The History of the Supply Chain

In celebration of SDCE's 20th anniversary, we've taken a look back at major events throughout history in a fun timeline to explore.

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Retailers, 3PLs, Distributors and Logistics Companies Experience Y-o-Y Changes in Demand Amid Tariff Woes
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Robotics Industry Signals Steady Automation Investment in 2025
August 12, 2025
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Swisslog Introduces AMR Series for Flexible Horizontal Pallet Transport
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Raymond Introduces Lithium-Ion Batteries for Peak Energy Demands
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This year's demand analysis reveals year-over-year changes in traditional retailer and 3PL, logistics and distribution demand.
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Robotics Industry Signals Steady Automation Investment in 2025
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North American companies ordered 17,635 robots valued at $1.094 billion in the first six months of 2025.
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Swisslog Introduces AMR Series for Flexible Horizontal Pallet Transport
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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.
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Raymond Introduces Lithium-Ion Batteries for Peak Energy Demands
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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.
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Breaking Barriers: Challenging Stereotypes and Empowering Women
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TGW Logistics' Meagan Gauthier and Alessandra Caminati will explore the hurdles women encounter in the corporate landscape and share how we can collectively pave the way for change.
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How New Tariffs Impact Transportation, Warehousing and Inventory Capacity
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Markets were down sharply on Aug. 1 as a result of the tariff announcements. The dip may have been somewhat tempered however by the weaker-than-expected job report.
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Raymond Debuts Lithium-Ion-Powered Electric Walkies
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Key features include Lithium-ion PSI, PSL; Power-assist steering; sideshift carriage; and iWAREHOUSE capabilities.
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SYSPRO Acquires DATASCOPE, Deepens Warehouse Management Capabilities
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DATASCOPE expands SYSPRO’s capabilities in warehouse and inventory management.
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HCUK Debuts Entry-Level Electric Forklift Trucks
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The Breeze range of trucks is optimized for shorter shifts or intermittent use, with a high-performing EVE lithium battery.
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Unemployment in Transportation Sector Falls Below Last Year’s Levels: Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Unemployment in the transportation sector reached its highest level during the COVID-19 pandemic (15.7%) in May 2020 and July 2020.
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