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Meet Titan: Amazon’s Newest Robotic Powerhouse in Warehousing Amazon is elevating its fulfillment center capabilities with the introduction of Titan, a powerful new mobile robot designed to transport heavy items with ease. Already in action at a San Antonio, Texas,...

J.B. Hunt's President Simpson Celebrated as Trucking's Leading Lady Shelley Simpson, a trailblazer in the transportation industry, has been honored with the Women in Trucking Association's (WIT) 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking award. Recognized for her remarkable...

Bill Gates-Backed KoBold Metals Targets Congo's Resources KoBold Metals, an innovative mining startup supported by Bill Gates, is looking to make a positive impact on the green energy transition by expanding its search for essential metals into the Democratic Republic...

Healthcare Heroes: 4 Execs Rethink Supply Chains The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the crucial role of healthcare supply chains. While challenges emerged, such as equipment shortages, it paved the way for innovation and strengthened the importance of preparedness. The...

Bridging Continents: India Welcomes Brazilian Industries India warmly invites Brazilian industries to join its booming supply chain, marking a new chapter in strengthening their bilateral economic relationship. In a recent visit to Brazil, Commerce Secretary Sunil...

Analyzing 2023’s Heaviest Shopping in the U.S. and Canada Shoppers, mark your calendars! North America is gearing up for a bustling holiday shopping season, with Black Friday (November 24, 2023) and Boxing Day (December 26, 2023) anticipated to be the high points in...

Revving Up Resilience | BMW’s Strategic Shift to Insourcing BMW Spartanburg is boosting flexibility by adopting insourcing and localization, reveals Oliver Bilstein, VP of Logistics and Production Control at BMW Manufacturing. Part of a $1.7 billion investment, BMW's...

FedEx’s Trailblazing AI Robots for Enhanced Trailer Loading FedEx is actively enhancing efficiency and future-proofing its operations by experimenting with AI-powered robots for loading trailers, in partnership with Dexterity AI. The autonomous robot, DexR, works...

Amazon and Maersk’s Renewed Biofuel Partnership Amazon and shipping giant A.P. Moller–Maersk are extending their sustainable shipping partnership into 2023 and 2024, marking four consecutive years of eco-friendly delivery solutions. This year's deal brings fresh...

RH Triumphs Over Supplier Setbacks Luxury furniture retailer RH remains confident and resilient despite supplier Mitchell Gold Co.'s recent bankruptcy filing. CEO Gary Friedman assures that RH can swiftly source the $30-$40 million demand, expecting no significant...