Topic: Technology

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

June 6 deadline set for submission of speaker abstracts, award applications for 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference.

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.”

These agents are expected to buy materials, respond to changing demand, and even suggest new strategies.

The company’s new logistics network aims to help companies of all sizes make smarter, faster decisions.

EY’s Al Mendoza says that data can help CSCOs prove their value, shifting the view of supply chains as a valuable member of an organization’s growth strategy.

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.

You've selected your transportation management system—now comes the critical step of implementation. This column outlines three key factors that can make or break the rollout and offers practical steps to keep your operation on track.

Maintaining accurate inventory counts is a constant challenge in the fast-paced logistics, warehousing and distribution environment. Traditional methods like doing physical counts and using manual scanners are time-consuming, error-prone and disruptive. They also require manpower that most logistics facilities simply can’t spare right now.

Today’s mobile robots have become more flexible and scalable, bringing the ability to adapt and collaborate with other systems and people.

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Doug Waggoner, CEO of Chicago-based Echo Global Logistics about various topics, including: the state of the freight economy, tariffs and the trade war, trucking capacity, and AI, among others.

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.

Companies are betting on AI to deal with inflation and trade issues, but many are running into the same roadblocks: insufficient talent, tight budgets, and bad data. That’s the main takeaway from RELEX Solutions’ new report, State of Supply Chain 2025: Balancing Inflation, Investment & Innovation.

Forget the latest shiny new humanoids for a second, the established vendors in warehouse robotics are by no means standing still, and they had the new systems and enhancements to prove it at ProMat 2025.

A new LeanDNA survey reveals differences in how execs and supply chain leaders view ROI and risks.

Descartes says the move will expand its carrier network and offer better tools for customers managing domestic freight.

Gartner has identified the top supply chain technology trends for 2025, focusing on connectivity and intelligence to help businesses stay competitive. These trends aim to improve logistics and warehousing efficiency, tracking, and automation.

A leading mobility manufacturer optimized logistics for large, sensitive items with a scalable strategy, enhancing efficiency, reducing damage, and ensuring timely deliveries.