Rising diesel costs are eating into freight company budgets, as 52% of U.S. transport and shipping companies now spend 20% or more of their monthly operating budget on fuel costs, according to a report from tech consulting firm Tech.co. thescxchange.com/move/survey-ri…

Retail spending bounced back in July as consumers sought out summer sales promotions to buy goods before more tariffs take effect, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released by the National Retail Federation (NRF). thescxchange.com/finance-strate…

North American robot orders increased by 4.3% and revenue rose 7.5% in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024, a report from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) says. thescxchange.com/tech-infrastru…

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) increased their share of the 100 largest leases in the first half of the year, as large occupiers outsource more of their warehousing and supply chain operations, according to a CBRE report. thescxchange.com/move/store/3pl…

GE Appliances today announced a plan to invest more than $3 billion over the next five years in its U.S. operations, workforce, and communities, saying the strategy will create 1,000 jobs across five states. thescxchange.com/move/produce/g…

The global food system is breaking away from traditional operating models as companies are discovering that protecting margins requires rethinking operating models rather than incremental improvements, according to a report from consulting firm Kearney. thescxchange.com/move/produce/k…

Global supply chain activity fell in July as U.S. manufacturers sharply tapered their purchases of materials and components after building up inventories in June ahead of the end of the “tariff pause,” according to a market report from GEP. thescxchange.com/move/produce/g…

Many drugs have to be kept at strict temperatures to remain effective. Our guest this week is Joel Wayment, VP/GM at Cardinal Health Third Party Logistics and Packaging Solutions, who offers advice on keeping drugs safe while transiting summer heat. dcvelocity.com/podcasts

An industry poll from tax and advisory firm BDO shows that 61% of business leaders now prioritize resilience over growth, following years of geopolitical shocks, economic headwinds, and technology innovation. thescxchange.com/tech-infrastru…

Amidst a tide of economic uncertainty, American consumers plan to buy more gift cards this year, strategically using them to manage budgets, find deals, and control spending, according to research from branded payments provider Blackhawk Network. thescxchange.com/finance-strate…

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Ocean container carriers continue to make progress in keeping the boxes on the ships, as the number of containers lost at sea in 2024 was 576 units, up slightly from the record-low 221 containers lost in 2023, but well below the 10-year average. thescxchange.com/move/study-shi…

In this week's Supply Chain in the Fast Lane: With technology continuing to advance in the warehousing space, MIT research scientist Miguel Garcia explains key vulnerabilities facing automated warehouses today. Listen now, sponsored by HERE Technologies: ow.ly/zOCX50WqeWw

Global mergers and acquisitions activity rebounded with an 11% increase in total deal value year-over-year during Q2 of 2025, driven by three factors—falling interest rates, modest economic growth, and a renewed focus on supply chain resilience. thescxchange.com/finance-strate…

The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) has approved a draft convention on “negotiable cargo documents,” which are standard forms that can serve as a universal bill of lading for any mode of transport. thescxchange.com/move/un-board-…

As importers scrambled to get cargo into the U.S. ahead of the Aug. 1 tariff deadline, the Port of Oakland saw its highest monthly import total for 2025 in July. thescxchange.com/move/july-port…

The truckload market remained stable in the second quarter, but coming peak-season activity will test that stability, according to the latest Curve report from freight brokerage RXO, released earlier this month. thescxchange.com/move/report-re…

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By creating a dynamic and intelligent model of an organization’s entire supply chain network, a digital supply chain twin can enable better cross-enterprise collaboration, smarter and faster decisions, and streamlined operations. thescxchange.com/tech-infrastru…

Robot vendor Boston Dynamics said it had expanded the AI capabilities of its Atlas humanoid robot, teaming with Toyota Research Institute to enable the two-legged bot to learn new skills through demonstrations from humans, instead of software updates. thescxchange.com/tech-infrastru…