Supply Chain

Industrial real estate is back in the spotlight. Prologis and other large landlords are reporting renewed demand as retailers and brands stabilize volumes and prepare for the next phase of growth. After several volatile years, the instinct to lock in more warehouse space feels rational. But in 2026, that instinct is increasingly outdated. The most…

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to dominate conversations in business, finance, and technology. At the same time, organizations with transportation fleets face an economy now defined by prolonged volatility — rising equipment costs, exploding prices from trade wars, extended life cycles, labor shortages, inflationary pressures, and supply chain disruptions. In retail, this volatility now spans brick-and-mortar…

In today’s dynamic market, retailers have the unique opportunity to strengthen their operations while navigating challenges such as new economic policies and evolving consumer behavior. Earlier this year, Gartner found that 63 percent of supply chains are in a vulnerable state, underscoring the importance of building greater business resiliency through operational strategies. And while conditions…

Peak season always comes with complexity, but what retailers are currently dealing with in 2025 is something altogether different: a year defined by the constant drift of shifting rules. New tax regulations, documentation requirements, and carrier volatility have all forced meaningful operational adjustments. Together, they’ve rewritten the playbook for how to conquer this critical period.…

IKEA plans to source more products from factories in the United States, the Swedish furniture group's top supply chain executive told Reuters. The announcement comes as President Donald Trump's tariffs drive up the cost of importing bookcases, mattresses and sofas. This marks a significant shift for IKEA after the share of the company's U.S.-made products…

New consumer data reveals a change in consumer trust that should capture the attention of every fulfillment and operations leader heading into another demanding holiday season. Shoppers are placing overwhelming trust in Amazon.com to deliver their holiday purchases on time. According to Plus One Robotics’ annual holiday shopping survey, 75 percent of consumers trust Amazon…

Kroger said Tuesday it is closing three automated fulfillment centers in an attempt to improve its e-commerce profitability, according to a company press release. The grocery chain will incur a $2.6 billion charge related to the closures of the sites in Wisconsin, Maryland, and Florida in January. USA Today reported that the closures would result…

In today’s economic environment, the only certainty is uncertainty. That's doubly true for small businesses, which are often the first to feel the impact of economic shifts. Tariffs are a prime example. They can be introduced quickly, change frequently, and create ripple effects across supply chains, leaving these businesses scrambling to adapt. According to the…

Janice Burk, vice president of supply chain technology at Lowe's, discusses how evolving customer expectations have led the company to develop proprietary fulfillment solutions. These systems, which include artificial intelligence and machine learning models, enable efficient order routing and inventory positioning, as well as help employees focus on value-added tasks by automating repetitive ones. In…

Retailers and manufacturers are facing one of the most uncertain holiday shopping periods in recent memory. Tariff uncertainty, shifting global trade dynamics, rising logistics costs, stock keeping unit (SKU) rationalization, and soft consumer sentiment have combined to put intense pressure on supply chain, inventory and pricing strategies. Even though inventory levels have stabilized over the…