3PLs Automate Smarter, Not Harder [Deep Dive]
Forget the generic automation hype. Today's smartest 3PLs are getting hyper-focused, matching technology not to trends, but to the very DNA of their clients' businesses.
The annual budget dance is upon us, and this year's tune features a significant nod to our perpetually beleaguered truck drivers. A House panel is set to debate the FY27 Transportation bill, earmarking a cool $200 million for much-needed truck parking.
Forget the generic automation hype. Today's smartest 3PLs are getting hyper-focused, matching technology not to trends, but to the very DNA of their clients' businesses.
The warehouse management system market isn't what it used to be. Suppliers are pushing capabilities that make it harder to tell systems apart, and frankly, harder to buy them.
The carefully cultivated gains Trump made with Latino voters in 2024 appear to be melting away, a new poll suggests. One in four Latino Trump voters are now saying they wouldn't back him again, throwing competitive GOP-held seats into uncertainty.
The Supreme Court just nuked IEEPA tariffs, potentially unlocking $160 billion in refunds. But who gets the cash, and what's the catch?
Your local equipment dealer isn't just selling machines anymore. They're quietly becoming the linchpin of operational continuity, a transformation that redefines their strategic value.
Electric heavy trucks are lagging far behind passenger EVs, despite a European push. The problem isn't just charging speed; it's the whole operational puzzle that software aims to solve.
Honeywell is offloading its warehouse scanning and mobile computing business to Brady for a cool $1.4 billion. It's a big money move that tells us something about where supply chain tech is heading.
Did Freightos deliver on its promises this quarter? The numbers suggest a bumpy ride, even as the industry sails through choppy waters.
The Strait of Hormuz is poised to reopen, but don't expect smooth sailing just yet. Prepare for shipping chaos and climbing freight rates across the board.
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Russia's considering a diesel and jet fuel export ban. Expect prices to jump.
The race for agentic AI in supply chain planning is already showing cracks. Gartner is sounding the alarm about 'agent washing,' where basic automation is being rebranded as the future, leading to serious risks for businesses.