Topic: News - Supply Chain 24/7 https://www.supplychain247.com/rss/category/news SupplyChain247 en peerless@peerlessmedia.com Copyright 2026 2026-08-31T15:06:00+00:00 40,000 Pounds of Pabst Beer Stolen in Cargo Fraud Scheme https://www.supplychain247.com/article/40000-pounds-of-pabst-beer-stolen-in-cargo-fraud-scheme
Fraudulent pickup documents were allegedly used to steal 40,000 pounds of Pabst beer from a California distribution center.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/40000-pounds-of-pabst-beer-stolen-in-cargo-fraud-scheme Transportation, Motor, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Business, Workforce Management, Other, Fleet Management, News 2026-08-31T15:06:00+00:00 Walmart Plans $1.3 Billion Fulfillment Center in Carnesville, Georgia https://www.supplychain247.com/article/walmart-georgia-automated-fulfillment-center
Walmart plans a $1.3 billion automated fulfillment center in Georgia that will create 1,000 jobs and expand faster shipping.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/walmart-georgia-automated-fulfillment-center Warehouse|DC, Automation, Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Supply Chain Optimization, Business, E-commerce, Retail, Workforce Management, Other, Ecommerce, News 2026-08-31T14:36:00+00:00 $750 Million CANXPORT Facility Opens in British Columbia https://www.supplychain247.com/article/prince-rupert-canxport-export-facility-opens
The $750 million CANXPORT facility adds capacity to move up to 400,000 containers a year from railcars to ships at Prince Rupert.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/prince-rupert-canxport-export-facility-opens Transportation, Rail, Intermodal, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Sourcing & Procurement, Supply Chain Optimization, Business, Government, Workforce Management, News 2026-08-31T14:10:00+00:00 Deposco Adds Inventory Management Tools to Shopify POS https://www.supplychain247.com/article/deposco-adds-inventory-management-tools-to-shopify-pos
Deposco’s Shopify POS extension lets store workers check inventory, route orders, receive goods, and manage pickup and shipping in one place.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/deposco-adds-inventory-management-tools-to-shopify-pos Warehouse|DC, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Sales & Operations Planning, Technology, Software, Business, Retail, News 2026-08-31T13:19:00+00:00 Solstice and Element Scrap $14.5 Billion Manufacturing Deal https://www.supplychain247.com/article/solstice-element-cancel-14-billion-materials-merger
Solstice and Element canceled their $14.5 billion merger after investors pushed for the materials companies to remain independent.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/solstice-element-cancel-14-billion-materials-merger Supply Chain, Enterprise Resource Planning, Sales & Operations Planning, Technology, Business, Manufacturing, Workforce Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, News 2026-08-28T14:44:00+00:00 Higher Fuel Surcharges Are Putting More Money in Carrier Pockets https://www.supplychain247.com/article/carrier-fuel-surcharges-profits-union-pacific-ups-fedex
Fuel surcharges are rising faster than carrier costs, adding millions to profits while retailers and manufacturers face higher shipping bills.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/carrier-fuel-surcharges-profits-union-pacific-ups-fedex Transportation, Ocean, Freight Rates, Third Party Logistics, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Sales & Operations Planning, Business, Workforce Management, Other, Fleet Management, Oil & Fuel, News 2026-08-28T14:31:00+00:00 What a $2 Million Nike Theft Reveals About Cargo Security https://www.supplychain247.com/article/cargo-theft-item-level-tracking-supply-chain-visibility
Wiliot’s Amir Khoshniyati explains how item-level tracking could help shippers detect cargo theft before products disappear.]]> https://www.supplychain247.com/article/cargo-theft-item-level-tracking-supply-chain-visibility Transportation, Motor, Transportation Management, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Sourcing & Procurement, Technology, Security, Business, Other, Fleet Management, News 2026-08-28T14:11:00+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