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Warehouse Automation ROI: Why Delaying Robotics Is Costing You More

1 week ago | supplychain247.com | Carlos Espinosa

As warehouse fulfillment demands surge, labor shortages persist, and customer expectations rise, warehouse decision-makers must evaluate automation through a financial lens. Understanding robotics’ return on investment (ROI) is critical for CFOs, operations leaders, and logistics professionals who want to make informed decisions. However, assessing ROI is more than just calculating upfront costs versus savings.
Mobile Robots Are Growing Up Fast—and Changing Warehouses

2 weeks ago | supplychain247.com | Amy Wunderlin

Mobile robots aimed to enhance human efficiency and productivity have become more attainable over the last decade as technology has improved allowing for larger-scale automation and better cost efficiency. Their ability to adapt and collaborate with other people and systems is further driving demand at a time when companies are no longer willing to sacrifice flexibility for performance.
Five Takeaways from the Gartner Keynote on Supply Chain Strategy

1 month ago | supplychain247.com | Andy Gray

In his opening keynote, Ken Chadwick, Vice President and Distinguished Advisor at Gartner, tackled one of the biggest challenges facing supply chain leaders today: making decisions in a world defined by divergence. From AI disruption to geopolitical uncertainty, Chadwick laid out a roadmap for how supply chains can turn complexity into competitive advantage. 1.
Unlock 10% Revenue Savings with AI-Powered Transportation Spend Management

1 month ago | supplychain247.com | George Kokoris

Transportation Spend intelligence: The AI-powered TransformationDespite decades of digital investment, supply chains remain plagued by fragmented, inconsistent, and reactive data environments. Now, with the rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI, leaders stand at a pivotal inflection point. These technologies offer unprecedented capabilities—but unlocking their potential requires more than simply layering AI on top of broken systems.
Five Steps to Build a Smarter, More Data-Driven Supply Chain

1 month ago | supplychain247.com | Amber Salley

Imagine you’re at the helm of a supply chain operation, responsible for millions (or billions) of dollars in inventory. A sudden market shift sends demand soaring for one product while another sits gathering dust in a warehouse, tying up capital. Do you act on instinct? Or do you have the real-time data necessary to pivot immediately, keeping costs low and customers happy?
e2open executive provides insights on FMC’s international maritime chokepoints investigation

1 month ago | supplychain247.com | Jeff Berman

Last month, the United States Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced in a Federal Register that it launched an investigation, entitled “Order of Investigation into Transit Constraints at International Maritime Chokepoints.” “The Federal Maritime Commission (Commission) has exercised its statutory authority to initiate a nonadjudicatory investigation into transit constraints at international maritime chokepoints, particularly concerning the effects of the laws, regulations or practices of...
NYC Targets Large Last-Mile Warehouses with New Zoning Amendment

1 month ago | supplychain247.com | Andy Gray

New York City is proposing new zoning regulations that could reshape how last-mile delivery hubs are developed, particularly in areas close to residential neighborhoods. The proposed amendment would require a special permit for any new parcel delivery facility larger than 50,000 square feet in manufacturing, mixed-use, or commercial zoning districts that are near housing.
Where iPhones Really Come From: A Look at Apple’s Global Supply Chain

1 month ago | supplychain247.com | Andy Gray

Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, the Mac and Apple Watch. Apple’s three software platforms - iOS, OS X and watchOS - provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay and iCloud.
How Technology Can Help Your Supply Chain Stay Ahead of Tariff Chaos

2 months ago | supplychain247.com | Kevin Bell

From March to April, the U.S. imposed tariffs on nearly every nation. In mid-March, the U.S. enacted a 25% tariff on many imports from Canada and Mexico, a 20% tariff on all Chinese imports, and a global 25% tariff on aluminum and steel. On April 3, a 25% duty began applying to imports of all autos and auto parts, with some exceptions for cars made in Mexico and Canada that fall under existing free trade agreements.
Uncertainty Deepens as Trump Tariffs Disrupt U.S. Imports

2 months ago | supplychain247.com | John Schulz

The freight world was thrust into turmoil over President Donald Trump’s 10% tariffs on freight transportation across both the Canadian and Mexican borders and as high as 35% on China and other countries. What’s RelatedIt’s 10%, that is, except for auto parts, which got a 25% tariff. And then there are entire industries employing small armies of lobbyists who will formally petition the Trump administration for exemptions, changes, reductions and other fine-print alterations. Confusion reigns.