Topic: Software

Echo said the new Roadtex facilities are based in Greenville, South Carolina and also outside of Nashville, adding that these locations provide customers with various benefits, including improved technology, increased square footage, expanded transportation, and warehousing capabilities, and additional capacity.

Gartner® has recently released the much-anticipated 2025 Magic Quadrant™ for Warehouse Management Systems. We believe this comprehensive report evaluates recognized vendors in the WMS industry for their innovative solutions and technologies shaping the future of supply chain.

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Red Sea attacks, global conflicts, and new U.S. tariffs are upending container shipping networks and driving up costs. With carriers rerouting around Africa and instability set to persist into 2026, ocean freight faces sustained pressure despite softening rates from Asia. Experts warn the storm is far from over.

Ongoing U.S. trade policy shifts—including new de minimis rules for Chinese shipments—are reshaping global logistics. With rising tariffs and reduced exemptions impacting cross-border e-commerce, Armstrong & Associates projects 2025 third-party logistics (3PL) revenue to hit $316.2 billion, up 4.5%, fueled by early-year growth despite increased uncertainty.

Thanks to major advances, you can expect a lot more from modern labor management systems.

C.H. Robinson announced today it has rolled out a new offering focused on helping shippers address tariff-related pressures and better control supply chain costs. The company said its new U.S. Tariff Impact Analysis Tool provides shippers with real-time visibility related to how tariffs are impacting the bottom line, down to the SKU level for precise cost analysis.

WiseTech said that the purchase agreement was $3.30 per share in cash, for a total of $2.1 billion. The company added that bringing e2open into the fold helps it strategically on various fronts, like adding adjacent markets, customer bases, and product capabilities, enabling WiseTech to “create a global, multi-sided, trade, and logistics marketplace.”

Standing at the intersection of interconnected physical assets and automated processes is supply chain management (SCM) software, which serves as the connective tissue in today’s ever-evolving landscape. These sophisticated systems are integrating not only with one another, but also with equipment and other assets to create synchronized, responsive networks.

From AI-powered transportation management systems (TMS) to warehouse robotics and end-to-end automation, this expert roundtable explores how logistics and supply chain operations are being transformed by technology. Four leading analysts share insights on the current state of tech adoption—and where innovation is heading next.

When each customer and workflow has its own set of costs, managing to averages leaves you blind. Operations need Cost to Serve to control performance and protect margin—at scale.

The busy e-commerce fulfillment arena is especially fertile ground for a modern WMS. Here are five trends that support the notion WMS is—and will continue to be—a critical part of any supply chain operation’s technology portfolio.

As global supply chains grow more complex, supply chain management (SCM) software developers are rising to the challenge. With innovations like AI and generative AI, they’re creating tools to streamline operations and address mounting logistics challenges.

Changing customer expectations, increased competition, and a focus on sustainability are all driving shippers to rethink their transportation strategies. Transportation management systems are helping shippers streamline their logistics operations and manage this still highly uncertain logistics environment.

To address evolving cybersecurity threats, companies must adopt continuous monitoring, leverage AI technologies, and strengthen partnerships with suppliers to enhance supply chain risk management and resilience.

Unlock Supply Chain Agility: The Power of Advanced TMS & Freight Audit, a conversation with Stewart Dunsmore, SVP, supply chain services at nVision Global

Apparel company Cutter & Buck’s deployment of a robotic cube storage and order picking solution delivered labor efficiencies and faster picking cycle times, while improving the flow of product for its custom items, and ultimately, supporting and enhancing service levels.

Two of our top consulting sources take a look at where AI can help simplify and streamline the sourcing process by reviewing how it affects each portion of the transportation bid process.

The 2024 Supply Chain Outlook Virtual Summit on December 12 will feature expert-led sessions covering AI in supply chains, TMS advancements, warehouse automation trends, and evolving shipper/3PL partnerships to help industry professionals navigate current supply chain complexities.

This white paper addresses the urgency of closing the Visibility Gap™ in supply chains to reduce inefficiencies, costs, and operational blind spots through improved visibility and technology.