#10245630@Kittipong|Dreamstime
Half of New Warehouses Will Be Human-Optional by 2030
Gartner says companies are accelerating adoption of intralogistics smart robotics to scale operations as manual labor warehouse models become increasingly obsolete..
#177137895@Mustsansar Syed|Dreamstime
Supply Chain Problem Costing Manufacturers 10% of Revenue
#24690690@Vilaimages|Dreamstime
International Transportation Update: Freightos
#117091151@Leowolfert@Dreamstime
Closing the Supply Chain Planning Value Gap.
#390255864@Aree Sarak|Dreamstime
Agentic AI Supply Chain Software to Hit $53 Billion by 2030
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Learning Resources

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This ebook explores the profound impact of Middle East conflicts on global supply chains, highlighting disruptions in air and sea transportation, rising costs, and strategic considerati...
March 16, 2026
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Geopolitical shocks, shifting trade alliances and volatile tariffs are reshaping global supply chains. Join our webinar on March 31, 12 pm EDT, to learn how leaders are redesigning...
March 31, 2026
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CNH advanced its sustainability goals through efficient resource use and cleaning automation
Sept. 5, 2025
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As one of the world’s largest Cat® dealers, WesTrac manages massive amounts of parts orders every day. Watch their DC upgrade from fully manual to an automated AutoStore™ solution...
April 29, 2025

Great Question Podcast

New Products

INFORM
INFORM YMSlite
INFORM has launched YMSlite, an entry-level yard, dock and gate management solution for small to mid-sized warehouses and distribution centers.
April 16, 2026
Attabotics
Attabotics metal bin
Attabotics has launched the Guardian bin, a next-generation formed metal bin engineered to help mitigate fire risks without compromising throughput or performance of AS/RS.
April 16, 2026
Ocado Intelligent Automation
Ocado Intelligent Automation Ocado I!
Ocado Intelligent Automation has introduced Ocado IQ, an enhanced cloud-based, AI-powered fulfillment execution software with multiple pick modes that can run concurrently across...
April 16, 2026
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric ATV350
Schneider Electric has introduced the Altivar Machine ATV350, a high-protection on-machine variable frequency drive (VFD) designed to mount directly on conveyor and material handling...
April 16, 2026

Powered Vehicles and Forklifts

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Inclusive hiring practices, tailored onboarding, and supportive technologies improve retention, safety, and productivity in warehouses.
March 16, 2026
Logisnext Americas
Logisnext Americas logo
The company will adopt the new name, Logisnext Americas, starting April 30, aligning with its Vision 2035 strategy.
March 12, 2026
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MH&L presents its annual list of the 10 largest global manufacturers of forklifts, ranked by sales.
Sept. 26, 2025
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A warehouse safety training program can be the most effective means of reducing forklift accidents.
Sept. 22, 2025

Warehousing

#114445688@Dymax|Dreamstime
The Warehouse Safety Audit: 5 Common Fire Risks You’re Probably Missing
Concerns include blocked flue spaces, inaccurate storage heights and misclassified commodities.
April 8, 2026
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Agentic AI
Agentic AI perceives, decides and acts independently to optimize warehouse operations amid changing conditions.
March 26, 2026
#89739705@Sorapol Ujjin|Dreamstime
Industrial Real Estate Shifts Inland Due to New Trade Patterns
“Building quality, infrastructure access, and proximity to population centers increasingly matter more than simply being located near a port,” said Cushman & Wakefield.
March 25, 2026
#129638501@Sompong Sriphet|Dreamstime
Collaborative Robots Use Increases in Warehouses
AI is enabling robots to act with purpose.
March 20, 2026

Transportation & Distribution

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Discover how advancements like humanoid robots, real-time route optimization, and sustainability metrics are transforming warehousing and transportation.
March 23, 2026
#115402579 Alan Stoddard|Dreamstime
Intermodal Downshifts in Q4
"While aggregate intermodal volume weakened by 2%. year-over-year for Q4 2025, the domestic market actually decoupled from this trend, showing 2.2 % growth,” said Intermodal Association...
Feb. 19, 2026
#105863390@Jirapatch Iamkate|Dreamstime
Transportation Showing Signs of Capacity Challenges
The market is being affected by end-of-year port performance and evolving warehouse trends driven by new inventory strategies, said ITS Logistics.
Feb. 3, 2026
#78221307@Dmitry Kalinovsky|Dreamstime
Tentative Signs of Recovery in Truckload Freight
The common sentiment around the industry is that carriers who have weathered the rock-bottom rates of the past three years will be rewarded with a recovery in 2026.
Jan. 16, 2026

Global Supply Chain

#124239294@Piotr Adamowicz|Dreamstime
Consumer Prices Up 0.9% in March
The energy index rose by 10.9%.
April 10, 2026
#42963440@Anekoho|Dreamstime
Import Cargo Faces Headwinds From Tariffs, Fuel Prices
“Just because retailers don’t import a lot of merchandise from the Middle East doesn’t mean the U.S. supply chain isn’t affected by the turmoil there,” said Jonathan Gold of NRF...
April 9, 2026
#357394879@Skypixe|Dreamstime
Tariffs Causing Companies to Rethink Logistics Networks
"Supply chain managers are shifting from a reactive process to a strategic focus on flexibility, diversification and data-driven decision-making," said Geoff Anderman, CEO of ...
April 7, 2026
#329586356@Kanison|Dreamstime
Global Sourcing is Being Restructured
Retailers are shifting toward nearshoring and multi-hub sourcing models, with increased activity in Mexico, Southeast Asia, and South Asia, says survey from Trade Beyond.
April 3, 2026

Technology & Automation

US Department of Labor
DOL Launches New Tools to Strengthen Supply Chains
Members Only
The self-assessment tools are LaborShield, ImportWatch, SourcingStrong and a supply chain traceability portal.
April 10, 2026
#216959725@Melpomenem|Dreamstime
Scaled Adoption of AI Remains Limited
"The next challenge is less about access to technology and more about execution, integration, and building the capabilities to capture measurable value," says Boston Consulting...
April 6, 2026
MHI
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Here's a look at some of the new products that will be on display at the MODEX 2026 trade show in Atlanta.
March 30, 2026
#124449621@Pop Nukoonrat|Dreamstime
AI to Resolve 60% of Supply Chain Disruptions Without Humans
Gartner says this will happen by 2031.
March 24, 2026

Labor Management

#6481694@Bonita Cheshier|Dreamstime
DOL Proposes Independent Contractor Rule
Members Only
The proposed ruling would be a win for the 400,000 drayage drivers who choose to work as independent contractors," said IANA CEO Anne Reinke.
March 3, 2026
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On February 20, DOT said that all truckers will have to take license tests in English.
Feb. 23, 2026
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40% of Large Warehouses Will Adopt Gamification Tools by 2028
Gamification aids employee experiences by "combining engagement, skill-building and recognition in a practical way," says Federica Stufano of Gartner.
Feb. 17, 2026
#481694@Bonita Cheshier|Dreamstime
Truckers Experiencing Mental Health Stress
77% of drivers in a new survey said mental fatigue made them more prone to errors on the road.
Feb. 9, 2026