Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Robotics Industry Signals Steady Automation Investment in 2025

Association for Advancing Automation (A3)

North American companies ordered 17,635 robots valued at $1.094 billion in the first six months of 2025.

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Material Handling Equipment

Swisslog Introduces AMR Series for Flexible Horizontal Pallet Transport

Swisslog Americas

Swisslog's IntraMove AMR robots are available in different payload versions for a wide range of applications, such as food and beverage, fashion and general merchandise, as well as inter-industrial applications.

Red Swisslog autonomous mobile robot transporting wooden pallet with cardboard boxes in warehouse

Software Solutions

John Galt Solutions Expands Optimization Capabilities

John Galt Solutions Inc.

This innovation bridges the gap from traditional rough-cut capacity planning to full scheduling, meaning fewer requirements for implementation, data and configuration.

RFID technology chip with digital circuit design in blue tones

Software Solutions

DGeo Upgrades Dangerous Goods Software

The new automated guidance and real-time validation capabilities help businesses optimize shipping operations and costs.

Digital interface displaying hazard warning symbols and safety signs

Rail & Intermodal

TRAC Intermodal Introduces Tech-Enabled Private Chassis Fleet Solution

TRAC Intermodal

TRAC GeoFleet is a smart chassis solution that provides guaranteed chassis availability.

Orange semi-truck with blue TPAC Intermodal trailer parked in urban setting

Fleet Management

Car IQ, BlueArrow Telematics to Launch Card-Free Payment Platform for Fleets

BlueArrow Pay authenticates each transaction using real-time telematics data rather than driver credentials.

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Material Handling Equipment

Raymond Introduces Lithium-Ion Batteries for Peak Energy Demands

The Raymond Corporation

Powered by lithium iron phosphate, the batteries are easily deployable with a drop-in design for Raymond fleet and compatible with high-frequency lithium-ion battery chargers.

Red Raymond forklifts lined up in a warehouse storage facility

State of Air Cargo: Elimination of De Minimis Exception and Increased Tariffs Send Air Cargo Volumes Plummeting

Cassel Salpeter & Co.

The air cargo sector faces major headwinds within this evolving tariff environment.

Cargo aircraft being loaded at airport during golden hour sunset

Procurement Software

How Procurement Leaders Navigate the AI Revolution

CPOs will continue to turn their focus to advanced analytics, contracting automation, and supplier intelligence while legacy system challenges persist.

Designer examining wall of project sketches and design concepts

Ocean Ports & Carriers

July U.S. Container Imports Hit Record

Descartes Systems Group

Overall, port transit time delays increased only modestly at top U.S. ports in July, indicating that infrastructure performed well despite elevated volumes.

Colorful shipping containers stacked on cargo vessel at industrial port dock

U.S. Consumers Less Swayed by “Made in USA”: Study

The Conference Board

“Made in USA” appeal dropped 18%.

Risk/Compliance

Disaster-proofing the Supply Chain

Using supply chain solutions to prepare for the next "Big One"

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