Brian Straight
Writer at Freelance
Editor in Chief at Supply Chain Management Review
Brian Straight covers logistics, procurement, tech and management issues in the supply chain as Editor in Chief of Supply Chain Management Review. Follow @SCMR
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3 days ago |
logisticsmgmt.com | Brian Straight
Data centers are at the heart of the AI revolution, and the U.S. is leaning heavily into their development. With investments expected to total more than $1 trillion over the next five years, the facilities are driving a new era in U.S. technological achievements. That centers, though, require a lot of infrastructure, including logistics support, to happen. DP World sees its expertise and global footprint as positioning it to support this next wave of infrastructure development.
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1 week ago |
scmr.com | Brian Straight
Shippers moving less-than-truckload goods must comply with new National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) rules regarding freight classifications. As outlined in National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) Docket 2025-1, the new rules, which will go into effect on July 19, shift from commodity-based to density-based freight. The change means shippers need to comply with weight and dimensions requirements when determining the freight classification of their shipments.
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1 week ago |
scmr.com | Brian Straight
Danone U.S. has announced a major expansion at its longtime manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Florida, opening a $65 million production line dedicated to its growing coffee and creamer portfolio. The investment supports demand for popular brands such as International Delight and STōK Cold Brew Coffee and reflects a broader trend of global food and beverage companies expanding their U.S. manufacturing presence in 2025.
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3 weeks ago |
scmr.com | Brian Straight
The life sciences and healthcare supply chain is experiencing both extraordinary growth and intensifying complexity. From rising investments in pharmaceutical manufacturing to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, the sector faces pressures—and opportunities—that demand operational precision and scale. For DHL Supply Chain, which manages more than 100 million square feet across 550 sites in North America, these challenges are defining a new era of strategic logistics.
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3 weeks ago |
scmr.com | Brian Straight
Data centers are at the heart of the AI revolution, and the U.S. is leaning heavily into their development. With investments expected to total more than $1 trillion over the next five years, the facilities are driving a new era in U.S. technological achievements. That centers, though, require a lot of infrastructure, including logistics support, to happen. DP World sees its expertise and global footprint as positioning it to support this next wave of infrastructure development.
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