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Logistics Index Is Highest in Two Years
Inventory levels picked up in October, at the fastest rate of expansion since September of 2022, according to Logistics Manager's Index..
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Reshoring to Grow 25% in 2026
#50476916@Arne9001|Dreamstime
Manufacturing Expands Again in September
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Great Question Podcast

New Products

IFCO has launched Atlas, a reusable, next-generation hybrid pallet.
Nov. 5, 2026
BeRobox has introduced the 3D Dynamic Safety, a safety module for its PALTZ robotic palletizers.
Nov. 5, 2026
Element Fleet Management has launched Element Pay, a cardless payment solution from Element Mobility that helps fleets maximize fuel savings, prevent fraud and eliminate physical...
Nov. 3, 2026
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Signode AMR
Signode has expanded its portfolio of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that supports the movement of palletized loads throughout manufacturing and warehouse operations.
Nov. 3, 2026

Powered Vehicles and Forklifts

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Top 10 Forklifts 2026
Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast
Explore the top 10 forklift manufacturers in a countdown-style podcast, from number 10 to number 1.
Oct. 27, 2026
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Top 10 Forklift Manufacturers of 2026
MH&L presents its annual ranking of the 10 biggest global manufacturers of forklifts, ranked by sales.
Oct. 20, 2026
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forklifts in warehouse
Why America’s next 250 years depend on the skilled workforce behind material handling.
Sept. 22, 2026
Total cost of ownership includes not just purchase price but also fuel, maintenance, downtime, and operator costs, which can significantly impact overall expenses.
Aug. 18, 2026

Warehousing

#16413411@Peter Emmett|Dreamstime
Industrial Demand Accelerates in Q3
The year-to-date total is 237.8 million sq. ft., up sharply from 97.7 million sq. ft. last year, says CBRE.
Oct. 30, 2026
The warehouse can no longer operate as an isolated node. Instead, the solution is a symbiotic relationship, with systems so integrated issues are identified and dealt with as ...
Oct. 22, 2026
Sourcing, transportation, warehousing, and distribution have traditionally been managed as distinct functions. In a more volatile supply environment, the boundaries between them...
Oct. 1, 2026
#293816240@Aleksei Gorodenkov|Dreamstime
Warehouses Moving to Operational Deployment of AI
Labor pressure is one of the driving forces moving AI beyond experimentation says Gartner.
Sept. 25, 2026

Transportation & Distribution

#22164412@Dmitry Kalinovsk|Dreamstime
Q3 Shipping Rates Fall, but Operators See Little Relief
"Every margin conversation we’re having right now comes back to what actually shipped. That’s where the money went and where operators should focus," said Eric Lemus of Deposco...
Oct. 29, 2026
#140763610#Brainstormoff|Dreamstime
Supply Chain Pipeline Efficiency Fell 49% in Q2
Higher freight and fuel costs created budget pressure across shippers and carriers, slowing new buying decisions despite signs of market recovery.
Oct. 16, 2026
#105863390@Jirapatch Iamkate|Dreamstime
3PLs Moving AI into Operational Use
However, new study from CSCMP finds data quality and legacy integration are barriers to scaling AI.
Oct. 9, 2026
AI is now a strategic priority, given its ability to connect transportation networks, automate processes and create high-quality, real-time data, says Descartes Systems Group....
Oct. 5, 2026

Global Supply Chain

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spreadsheets
Every operations team eventually outgrows the spreadsheet that got them started. A look at how to transform your monthly logistics cycle.
Nov. 2, 2026
#282079969@toa555|Dreamstime
Super El Niño: Supply Chain Risks
Food and beverage market is most exposed, followed by fertilizers and chemicals says a new Everstream Analytics report.
Oct. 28, 2026
#62457128@Jjeka84|Dreamstime
Holiday Shopping Affected by Affordability
National Retail Federation survey says 56% of holiday shoppers say the state of the economy will affect their holiday spending plans.
Oct. 26, 2026
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Oct. 14, 2026

Technology & Automation

Only 5% of companies will make at least 10% of their supply chain decisions by 2030, says Gartner.
Oct. 12, 2026
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AMRs in warehouse
Implementing AMRs in diverse distribution environments demands careful consideration of data accuracy, physical layout, and operational variability.
Oct. 7, 2026
#92138985@Teerapol24|Dreamstime
Creating Value from AI in Logistics
McKinsey says 74% of shippers now rate themselves four-plus out of five in their AI readiness across people, processes, systems, and governance.
Sept. 23, 2026
#146171327@Kittipong Jirasukhanont0/Dreamstime
Robotics for Packaging to Double by 2031
Research from PMMI found humanoid robots will grow from 0.1% to 5% of the market by 2031.
Sept. 8, 2026

Labor Management

Just 29% of analyzed codes include scenario-based questions and answers, leaving employees with few opportunities to understand how ethical standards apply to real operational...
Oct. 23, 2026
#49290296@Wavebrakemedia Ltd.|Dreamstime
Only 25% of Companies Actively Manage Warehouse Labor
“The warehouse has become one of the largest drivers of operational cost, yet many organizations still lack the visibility needed to understand what it truly costs to serve customers...
Sept. 15, 2026
#272262402@Gaewchiangmai|Dreamstime
30% of AI Laid Off Employees Will be Rehired by 2029
While workforce cuts may deliver short-term financial gains, they deplete talent pipelines and erode institutional knowledge, says Gartner.
Sept. 14, 2026
#10335481@Edgars Semulis|Dreamstime
Test Your OSHA Knowledge
What recent changes to the National Emphasis Program for warehouses has OSHA made?
Sept. 9, 2026