Ben Ames

Massachusetts

Editor-at-Large at Supply Chain Quarterly

Technology reporter at @DCVelocity, covering all things logistics. Can be found paddling boats, bickering with Alexa. On Mastodon at @[email protected]

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Articles

Are new employees at your company at a higher risk for workplace injuries?

2 days ago | thescxchange.com | Ben Ames

The number of workplace injuries overall continues to decline, although the costs associated with them are climbing, according to a study from workers compensation insurance firm The Travelers Companies, Inc. In its “2025 Injury Impact Report,” the company compared workers compensation data from the five years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic with the next five years, analyzing more than 2.6 million claims submitted during that time.
Boost Efficiency with WMS Vendor's Video Analysis Integration

2 days ago | dcvelocity.com | Ben Ames

Software provider Made4Net is adding computer vision to its warehouse management system (WMS) product through a partnership with Flymingo, creating a system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze video feeds from existing security cameras and identify potential hiccups in warehouse operations.
81% of manufacturers are speeding up their digital transformations

3 days ago | thescxchange.com | Ben Ames

As manufacturers continue to face uncertainty driven by economic shifts, 81% of respondents say both external and internal pressures are accelerating their digital transformation and increasing their investments in smart manufacturing technologies like cloud/SaaS, AI, cybersecurity, and quality management.
How Can Voxel's $44 Million AI Funding Keep Workers Safe in Real-Time?

4 days ago | dcvelocity.com | Ben Ames

The California startup Voxel has raised $44 million in backing for its artificial intelligence (AI) technology that analyzes video feeds, helping organizations prevent accidents by identifying potential hazards and unsafe behaviors in real-time. Voxel’s platform integrates directly with existing security cameras to detect unsafe behaviors and operational inefficiencies autonomously, the firm said.
Are you fishing in the right labor pool?

5 days ago | dcvelocity.com | Ben Ames

Are you struggling to fill the shifts in your warehouse or find enough drivers for your trucks? If you’re like most industry employers, you probably are. And if you aren’t struggling now, chances are you will be in the very near future. Experienced logistics industry employers will tell you the labor market sees broad swings in trends from year to year.
Are Industry Trade Groups Winning the Battle Against Environmental Regulations in California?

1 week ago | dcvelocity.com | Ben Ames

The state of California says it will not enforce a proposed ban on propane-powered forklifts since it has not yet gotten a necessary approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and is unlikely to gain that allowance under the Trump Administration. The move marks a win for industry trade group the Western Propane Gas Association (WPGA), which had sued the state in 2024 to block the California Air Resources Board (CARB)’s Zero Emission Forklift (ZEF) regulation.
Are WiseTech Global and e2open creating a supply chain powerhouse?

1 week ago | dcvelocity.com | Ben Ames

The Australian logistics software vendor WiseTech Global has agreed to pay $2.1 billion to acquire the Texas-based connected supply chain platform provider e2open, in a move it says evolves WiseTech’s vision to be the operating system for global trade and logistics.
Are U.S. importers ready for the looming end of the tariff pause?

2 weeks ago | thescxchange.com | Ben Ames

U.S. importers face a busy summer season as they place orders to bring goods into the country in time for the Fall back to school season and the Winter holiday peak, even as the clock is ticking down on the Trump Administration’s tariff pause. Those deadlines are coming up fast, with the pause set to expire on July 9 for the White House’s “reciprocal” tariffs and on August 14 for the U.S.-China de-escalation, according to an analysis by Freightos.
Do Trump's Policies Spell Trouble for American Truckers and Ports?

2 weeks ago | dcvelocity.com | Ben Ames

Truckers from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) today notified Congressional leaders that they are opposed to the large-scale House spending package that President Trump calls a “Big Beautiful Bill,” saying it would hike taxes on their 150,000 small-business and professional drivers. In an open letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, OOIDA said it opposes the House’s reconciliation package in its current form.
Will a Canada Post strike crush Canadian e-commerce dreams on May 22?

3 weeks ago | dcvelocity.com | Ben Ames

Canadian e-commerce merchants are closely watching a May 22 deadline for signs of a possible strike by postal workers that could stall billions in online revenue, strain supply chains, and leave rural shoppers without supplies, reports say. A work stoppage would mark a second strike in recent months, following a 32-day walk-out that began in November, 2024, and ended only when the federal government ordered workers back on the job.