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A Big Bet on Scale and Tech: What the Echo-ITS Deal Means for Supply Chain Networks
Consolidation continues to reshape the third-party logistics sector as a major acquisition announced in January signals how scale and service specialization are becoming increasingly intertwined across U.S. supply chains. The transaction, announced Jan. 21, 2026, brings together Echo Global Logistics,...

New Capital Could Ease Cash-Flow Pressure for Dump Truck Haulers
For dump truck owners and bulk haulers, slow payment cycles remain one of the most persistent obstacles to growth. A new financing development aimed squarely at the construction transportation sector signals growing attention to that challenge and could provide relief...

Returns Fraud Costs Retailers more than $125 billion
The 2026 Returns Fraud Report from LiquiDonate reveals the rise of return-related fraud in e-commerce, outlining various fraudulent return mechanisms and their implications for retailers, along with strategies to mitigate such fraud. The report reveals that return-related fraud can cost more...

Research: Global Supply Chains Race to Modernize Amid Disruption
A new report from Loftware reveals that businesses worldwide are moving urgently to modernize their supply chains in the face of unprecedented disruption, geopolitical uncertainty, and increasing regulatory demands. Drawing on insights from more than 400 supply chain professionals across...

How a Texas Hauler Cut Days-to-Pay in Half by Fixing the Job Site Data Problem
On a peak day at one of Dirt Rocks’ LNG job sites, as many as 400 trucks move material across hundreds of acres. Every load matters. Every ticket matters even more. For Dirt Rocks, a leading aggregate logistics provider operating...

79% of Manufacturing Executives Say Skilled Labor Shortage is Greatest Challenge
New research reveals that 79% of manufacturing leaders say the skilled labor shortage remains their greatest challenge. In addition, 90% say manufacturing departments are the most impacted by the labor shortage, followed by operations (48%) and design and engineering (40%)....

Evolving Driver Regulations Remain a Growing Source of Uncertainty in 2026
The January edition of the ITS Logistics Port/Rail Ramp Index shows that inland transportation markets are facing separate and increasingly complex uncertainty tied to state-level enforcement actions of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and learner's permits (CLPs). California has extended...

Highway Launches Carrier Filter to Screen for Non-Domiciled or Limited Term CDL Drivers
Freight fraud mitigation and carrier identity company Highway has created an optional screening rule within its platform that alerts brokers when a carrier has a user with a non-domiciled or limited term government-issued ID. The rule is in reponse to...

Ongoing Roadside Driver Checks Signal a Major Refocus on Compliance
On November 10, a US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued an administrative stay on the FMCSA interim final rule tightening regulations on non-domiciled commercial licenses, citing failure to follow proper process and lack of evidence. With this...

When Supply Chain Disruptions Evolve into Customer Experience Problems
By Kevin Ledversis, Vice President, Newcastle Systems Retailers are feeling the impact of a new reality. The supply chain is no longer a backstage function that shoppers rarely notice. Recent data show that approximately 34% of retail businesses experienced shipment...

3 C-Suite Questions!: Melanie Hilton, SVP, GS1 US
3 C-Suite Questions! with Melanie Hilton, SVP, Customer Success, GS1 US: What should supply chain leaders be preparing for now that peak is well behind us? “The real pressure for the retail industry shows up when products start coming back....

Armada Names Todd LeBlanc President of Armada’s McDonald’s Business Unit and Sarah Wilkes as Chief Marketing Officer
Armada today announced three strategic executive appointments: Todd LeBlanc has been appointed President of Armada’s McDonald’s Business Unit, Sarah Wilkes has joined Armada as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), and Rick Rover has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO). Todd LeBlanc, President of McDonald's Business Unit,...

Circle Logistics Expands Visibility & Last-Mile Capabilities to Support Shipper Demands
Circle Logistics is expanding its investments in technology enabled shipment visibility and last-mile delivery infrastructure as shippers across industries push for tighter control, faster response times and more reliable final-mile execution. The Fort Wayne based third-party logistics provider said it...

If Your Warehouse Runs on Spreadsheets, Quality is at Risk
By Pauline Poissonnier, Head of Solutions, Hardis Supply Chain For decades, manufacturers and distributors have relied on established quality management tools like Lean methods, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement frameworks to improve efficiency, consistency, and customer satisfaction. These tools have...

Scandit and Hardis Help Cut Shipping Control Time by 85% With AI-Driven Warehouse Upgrade
Dior Cuts Shipping Control Time by 85% With AI-Driven Warehouse Upgrade Luxury fashion house Dior has overhauled its warehouse operations with a new smart data capture and warehouse management system (WMS) integration, reducing shipping control time by 85% and significantly...

Gartner Releases the First-Ever 4PL Magic Quadrant
Gartner has published its first Magic Quadrant for Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL), formally ranking providers that orchestrate end-to-end logistics networks for shippers, an industry step that effectively “institutionalizes” 4PL as a standalone category. Gartner defines a 4PL as a supply chain...

The Real Challenge with AI: It’s Not the Tech, It’s the Implementation
By Alfonso Quijano, Chief Technology Officer, Lean Solutions Group Artificial intelligence has moved beyond experimentation. Across transportation, logistics and nearly every adjacent industry, leaders have stopped asking if they should use AI and started asking how to use it effectively....

Rhenus and Avianca Cargo Complete Historic Helicopter Transport from U.S. to Brazil
Rhenus Logistics and Avianca Cargo have completed a landmark air freight operation, transporting crated civil helicopters from Miami International Airport to Vitória–Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport in Brazil, marking the first time a shipment of this type has arrived...

Roboworx Calls for Service Infrastructure to Ensure Success of Humanoid Robots
As the race to commercialize humanoid robots accelerates, one robotics service provider argues that the industry’s next major challenge won’t be hardware or artificial intelligence, it will be service. Roboworx, a nationwide robotics support company, says the long-term success of...

Nucleus Research: WMS Platforms Evolve Into Real-Time Orchestration Engines Amid Labor Strains
Warehouse management systems are moving into a new era of intelligence-driven orchestration as companies look for more predictive, integrated tools to counter rising labor costs, automation shortfalls, and supply-chain volatility. Modern WMS platforms are now expected not only to execute...
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