Logistics refers to the planning, execution, and management of the movement and storage of goods, services, and information across the supply chain. It includes transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment to ensure efficient and timely delivery.
For distribution operations on sea or land, by far the biggest daily cost is fuel. Added to this is the pressure to go green for very many reasons, writes Richard Shepherd-Barron. The
In the future, warehouse managers will increasingly be able to rely on artificial intelligence (AI) when it comes to optimizing material flow processes, incluidng real-time contraol of industrial trucks. At its tech
Trump Doubles Down on Trade War With Canada: What It Means for Business and Consumers In a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, former President Donald Trump announced a sharp increase in tariffs
Starlinks, a global logistics technology leader, has strengthened its long-term automation strategy with the successful completion of its first large-scale robotics deployment in partnership with Geekplus. The project, driven by surging fulfilment
On August 19, 2025, Blue Yonder announced its acquisition of Optoro to revolutionize returns management across retail and logistics, integrating Optoro’s cloud-native platform to streamline warehouse and in-store returns, promote e-commerce, and
A cold store specialist is maximising uptime thanks to a new fleet of forklift trucks. Industry expert Cold Move has over 65 years of experience in temperature-controlled storage solutions. The family-owned organisation
Cross Point Business Park in Coventry, UK, is home to a new multi-user DC featuring a high degree of automation equipment. David Priestman took a look. Teenage girls go mad for the
As the Industrial Material Handling and Logistics Exhibition (IMHX) is just around the corner, from September 9-11th, one exhibitor, GenieGrips® is gearing up to showcase its innovative grip and safety solutions for
Coupa is an AI-powered spend management platform with big customer numbers – and even bigger ambitions. As the company targets Europe for further growth, Paul Hamblin meets its new international head. The
The Partnership aligns OPC UA Standardization and Cross-Industry Data Interoperabilityto Comply with Regional Regulations like the EU Digital Product Passport Scottsdale (AZ), USA / Berlin, Germany, August 19th, 2025 – The Catena-X
Updated January 2025: We’ve refreshed this list with three essential new reads that tackle supply chain challenges head-on—from COVID disruptions to the hidden mechanics of global trade. Because sometimes the best supply
A last mile conference hosted by FarEye revealed a growing appetite for AI and a waning one for carbon reduction, reports Peter MacLeod. I had the pleasure of attending the Last Mile