5 supply chain management trends to watch in 2026
Following a year jam-packed with uncertainty, retailers and manufacturers will prioritize cost optimization amid a fragmenting global economic picture.
Transpacific ocean rates spike to start 2026
Lunar New Year demand helped push prices from Asia to the U.S. West Coast up 22% week over week, Freightos…
UPS’ Happy Returns pilots AI tool to halt decoy returns fraud
The company’s Return Vision software compares returned products with images from the retailer, a capability being used by Everlane and…
Employees say they’re fuzzy on their employers’ AI strategy
Front-line workers in sectors such as retail, healthcare and manufacturing are less likely to use AI than those in “knowledge-based” jobs,…
CBP to cease paper-based refunds
The moves comes as importers continue to wait for a Supreme Court ruling on executive tariff powers that could lead…
Volvo to open $37.7M regional distribution hub in Washington state
The truck manufacturer aims to optimize parts delivery for dealers in the U.S. Northwest and Western Canada.
FedEx nabs more BMW business as part of B2B push
The carrier highlighted new programs and tools in its efforts to gain volume from shippers in automotive, healthcare and other…
Amazon expands rural delivery with Oklahoma last-mile station
The 30,000-square-foot facility in Weatherford is slated to break ground in early 2026, which the city said will improve delivery…
Jim Beam halts production at flagship Kentucky distillery
The bourbon maker is pausing operations for a year at its main manufacturing plant as it battles declining alcohol consumption…
US manufacturing activity drops to lowest point of 2025: PMI
Weak demand and tariff effects are weighing on companies as the U.S.’ recent military operation in Venezuela adds more uncertainty…