Topic: News - Supply Chain 24/7 https://www.supplychain247.com/rss/category/news SupplyChain247 en agray@peerlessmedia.com Copyright 2026 2026-08-27T14:05:00+00:00 Leadership Lessons: TVN Reddy, CEO of Aptean https://www.supplychain247.com/article/leadership-lessons-tvn-reddy-aptean
Aptean CEO TVN Reddy shares how books, career risks, a failed startup, and years of preparation shaped his approach to leadership.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/leadership-lessons-tvn-reddy-aptean Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Business, Industry Association, Education, Associations, University/College, Academia, Training, Leadership, Workforce Management, News 2026-08-27T15:16:00+00:00 USPS Plans Peak Rate Hikes for Heavy, Long-Distance Packages https://www.supplychain247.com/article/usps-2026-peak-season-package-rate-increases
USPS wants to raise peak season package rates by as much as $20.80, with heavy and long-distance shipments facing the biggest increases.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/usps-2026-peak-season-package-rate-increases Transportation, Freight Forwarding, Freight Rates, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Technology, Business, Workforce Management, Other, Fleet Management, News 2026-08-27T15:15:00+00:00 Mubadala Capital Takes Majority Stake in Arrive Logistics https://www.supplychain247.com/article/mubadala-capital-takes-majority-stake-in-arrive-logistics
Mubadala Capital is acquiring a majority stake in Arrive Logistics, giving the freight broker new backing for hiring, growth, and technology.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/mubadala-capital-takes-majority-stake-in-arrive-logistics Transportation, Freight Forwarding, Freight Rates, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Technology, Business, Workforce Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, News 2026-08-27T15:10:00+00:00 Inside DHL’s System for Protecting Medical Shipments https://www.supplychain247.com/article/inside-dhls-system-for-protecting-medical-shipments
DHL explains how sensors, real-time data, and 24/7 monitoring help protect sensitive medical shipments throughout their journey.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/inside-dhls-system-for-protecting-medical-shipments Transportation, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Sourcing & Procurement, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Business, Other, Materials Handling, News 2026-08-27T14:05:00+00:00 Hospitals Could Soon Let AI Count and Reorder Their Supplies https://www.supplychain247.com/article/ai-hospital-supply-room-inventory-counting
A new Gartner report says AI and computer vision could replace manual hospital inventory counts and trigger replenishment with little employee involvement.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/ai-hospital-supply-room-inventory-counting Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Sourcing & Procurement, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Business, Workforce Management, News 2026-08-26T13:37:00+00:00 Old Dominion Plans $10 Million Freight Facility in Baton Rouge https://www.supplychain247.com/article/old-dominion-baton-rouge-louisiana-freight-facility
Old Dominion plans a $10 million, 40-door freight facility on a 19-acre Baton Rouge property near several shipping and distribution operations.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/old-dominion-baton-rouge-louisiana-freight-facility Transportation, Motor, Freight Forwarding, Freight Rates, Transportation Management, Warehouse|DC, Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Business, Workforce Management, Other, Fleet Management, News 2026-08-25T13:50:00+00:00 How Classroom Math Kits Became a Serious Supply Chain Challenge https://www.supplychain247.com/article/classroom-math-materials-school-supply-chain-challenges
School supply chains face strict safety rules, unpredictable demand, and tight deadlines when delivering hands-on math materials to classrooms.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/classroom-math-materials-school-supply-chain-challenges Transportation, Freight Forwarding, Freight Rates, Third Party Logistics, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Risk Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Sourcing & Procurement, Business, Education, Academia, Manufacturing, News 2026-08-25T13:32:00+00:00 LG Energy Starts Production at $2 Billion Michigan Battery Plant https://www.supplychain247.com/article/lg-energy-solution-michigan-battery-plant-toyota-ev-production
LG Energy Solution has begun production at a $2 billion battery plant in Lansing, Michigan, to supply Toyota electric vehicles and energy storage projects.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/lg-energy-solution-michigan-battery-plant-toyota-ev-production Transportation, Motor, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Business, Manufacturing, Workforce Management, Other, Electronics, News 2026-08-25T13:16:00+00:00 Descartes Buys Freight Brokerage Software Provider Tai for $100 Million https://www.supplychain247.com/article/descartes-acquires-tai-freight-brokerage-software-100-million
Descartes acquired Tai Software for approximately $100 million, adding AI-powered freight brokerage tools and shipment data to its logistics network.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/descartes-acquires-tai-freight-brokerage-software-100-million Transportation, Freight Forwarding, Freight Rates, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Sourcing & Procurement, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Software, Business, Mergers & Acquisitions, Other, News 2026-08-25T13:09:00+00:00 ATA CEO Chris Spear Steps Down Three Years Before Contract Ends https://www.supplychain247.com/article/ata-ceo-chris-spear-steps-down-contract-2029
ATA CEO Chris Spear stepped down immediately, three years before his contract expired, leaving the trucking group searching for a new leader.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/ata-ceo-chris-spear-steps-down-contract-2029 Transportation, Motor, Transportation Management, Business, Leadership, Workforce Management, News 2026-08-24T15:27:00+00:00 How AI Is Changing the Transportation Outsourcing Decision https://www.supplychain247.com/article/how-ai-is-changing-transportation-outsourcing-decisions
AI and real-time data are pushing shippers to rethink transportation outsourcing, private fleets, carrier partnerships, and hidden freight costs.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/how-ai-is-changing-transportation-outsourcing-decisions Transportation, Motor, Freight Forwarding, Freight Rates, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Business, Leadership, Workforce Management, News 2026-08-24T13:52:00+00:00 U.S.-Canada Tariffs: Which Products Are Affected on Both Sides https://www.supplychain247.com/article/trump-canada-tariffs-products-affected
Donald Trump’s new 50% Canada tariffs cover machinery, electrical equipment and other goods, while energy and critical minerals are exempt.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/trump-canada-tariffs-products-affected Supply Chain, Global Trade, Sales & Operations Planning, Trade, Business, Government, Leadership, Other, Electronics, News 2026-08-24T13:19:00+00:00 New Orleans Port Gets Federal Approval for $1.8 Billion Terminal https://www.supplychain247.com/article/new-orleans-port-louisiana-container-terminal-federal-permit
The Port of New Orleans received federal approval to build a $1.8 billion container terminal for larger cargo ships in Violet, Louisiana.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/new-orleans-port-louisiana-container-terminal-federal-permit Transportation, Ocean, Freight Forwarding, Freight Rates, Third Party Logistics, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Global Trade, Sales & Operations Planning, Business, Other, Fleet Management, News 2026-08-24T12:43:00+00:00 U.S. Diesel Prices Climb 31% Year Over Year to $4.96 a Gallon https://www.supplychain247.com/article/diesel-prices-july-2026-year-over-year-trucking-fuel-costs
Diesel prices climbed 31% year over year in July, adding about $177 to a 150-gallon fill-up, according to new data from Magnus Technologies.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/diesel-prices-july-2026-year-over-year-trucking-fuel-costs Transportation, Motor, Freight Rates, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Business, Other, Fleet Management, News 2026-08-24T11:31:00+00:00 Eight Ways to Build a More Resilient Supply Chain With AI https://www.supplychain247.com/article/eight-steps-ai-supply-chain-resilience
Eight steps to help companies prepare their data, processes, and people to use AI for faster, more informed supply chain decisions.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/eight-steps-ai-supply-chain-resilience Warehouse|DC, Automation, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Enterprise Resource Planning, Risk Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Analytics, Business, Leadership, Professional Services, Workforce Management, News 2026-08-21T15:08:00+00:00 Amazon Plans Multibillion-Dollar Robotics Plant in Austin https://www.supplychain247.com/article/amazon-austin-texas-robotics-manufacturing-plant
Amazon will build a multibillion-dollar robotics plant in Austin that is expected to create between 300 and 500 jobs.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/amazon-austin-texas-robotics-manufacturing-plant Warehouse|DC, Automation, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Sourcing & Procurement, Technology, Robotics, Business, E-commerce, Manufacturing, Retail, Workforce Management, Other, Ecommerce, News 2026-08-21T14:02:00+00:00 Crowley Adds Weekly Service Between Houston and Central America https://www.supplychain247.com/article/crowley-houston-central-america-weekly-container-service
Crowley will launch weekly container service connecting Houston with Guatemala and Honduras, beginning with a Sept. 10 Houston arrival.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/crowley-houston-central-america-weekly-container-service Transportation, Ocean, Intermodal, Freight Forwarding, Freight Rates, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Optimization, Business, Other, Fleet Management, News 2026-08-21T13:47:00+00:00 Amazon Prime Air Expands Drone Delivery to Nearly 500 Cities https://www.supplychain247.com/article/amazon-prime-air-expands-drone-delivery-to-nearly-500-cities
Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone delivery sixfold, reaching nearly 500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/amazon-prime-air-expands-drone-delivery-to-nearly-500-cities Transportation, Air, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Risk Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Sustainability, Technology, Business, E-commerce, Retail, Workforce Management, Other, Ecommerce, Materials Handling, News 2026-08-20T12:43:00+00:00 Home Depot Rolls Out Three-Hour Delivery Across the U.S. https://www.supplychain247.com/article/home-depot-three-hour-delivery-nationwide
Home Depot is rolling out three-hour delivery nationwide, using more than 2,000 U.S. stores to fill orders for contractors and homeowners.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/home-depot-three-hour-delivery-nationwide Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Business, E-commerce, Retail, Workforce Management, Other, Ecommerce, News 2026-08-20T12:34:00+00:00 INNIO Announces Plans to Invest $300M in Wisconsin Engine Plant https://www.supplychain247.com/article/innio-wisconsin-engine-plant-expansion
INNIO plans a $300 million expansion of its Wisconsin engine plant, adding testing and assembly work and creating more than 500 jobs.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/innio-wisconsin-engine-plant-expansion Warehouse|DC, Order Management Systems, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Optimization, Technology, Robotics, Business, Manufacturing, Workforce Management, Other, Materials Handling, News 2026-08-20T10:35:00+00:00