Using Weather Forecasts to Sharpen Regional Demand Planning
Last year, one national plan met four different summers across the United States. What consumers were “supposed” to buy didn’t...
Rethinking Owned Warehouses as a Capital Allocation Decision
Warehouses and distribution centers are critical components of any supply chain. They can also be a critical source of capital. ...
John Deere to Close Pair of Iowa Factories
Farm equipment manufacturer John Deere has announced plans to close two of its Iowa factories over the next two years....
Autonomous Trucks Could Be Cheaper Than Human Drivers in U.S. by 2028
The per-mile cost to operate autonomous trucks in the U.S. could match that of trucks with human drivers as soon...
China Trade Surplus Crests $1T Mark in 2026
China's trade surplus crested the $1 trillion mark in the first 10 months of 2026, with the country on pace...
Ocean Traffic Returns to Near-Normal through Red Sea
Almost all major carriers have resumed Asia-Europe routes through the Red Sea, and traffic via the Suez Canal is back...
Germany’s Onshore Wind Boom Faces Logistical Hurdles as Turbine Orders Surge
Germany's onshore wind turbine makers have the orders and factory capacity for a construction boom, but the country's roads and...
When AI Invents Facts, Whose Fault Is It?
In February, 2024, Air Canada made an unusual argument before a Canadian tribunal: Its website chatbot, which gave a grieving...
How Supply Chain Leaders Can Turn Fast Decision-Making Into Competitive Advantage
After a decade of supply chain disruption, building resilience has become table stakes for U.S. manufacturers, with more OEMs looking...
Wing to Invest $125M in U.S. Manufacturing Footprint
Delivery drone company Wing says that it's investing $125 million in manufacturing in the United States over the next two...