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Werner Enterprises employs AI to combat cargo theft
The technology is “playing a pretty hefty role” in protecting shipped goods, per Jordan Strawn, the carrier's SVP of logistics.
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Velocity to market: The new benchmark for supply chain success
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Trump tariffs
Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions
The U.S. has rolled out a deluge of tariffs, sparking responses from trading partners. Here's where each tariff – threatened or realized – currently stands.
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Mercedes-Benz, LG strike $11B EV battery supply deal
The deal covers the U.S. and EU markets, with the stateside contract set to begin in 2029.
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FedEx Network 2.0: Tracking closures, layoffs across the US
The logistics giant is shutting down ship centers as part of its plan to streamline operations. Here's how the overhaul is progressing.
Updated Aug. 6, 2025 -
How a transcontinental railroad could speed up intermodal transfers
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say their $85 billion combination would reduce crosstown truck transfers in Chicago that add cost, complexity and transit time.
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Starbucks deploys inventory-taking AI tool
The computer vision technology helps the chain track its in-store stock and may soon be able to automate some ordering.
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Universal Postal Union deploys post-de minimis tool
The agency's landed cost calculator aims to help mail carriers resume U.S.-bound shipments after the exemption's elimination.
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Supreme Court to hear Trump’s tariff legality case in November
The high court granted an expedited review of an appellate court finding that the president's sweeping tariffs were illegal.
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Walmart opens perishable distribution center in South Carolina
The facility is the third of five automation-focused locations the retailer plans to launch for a stronger grocery supply chain.
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Falling air cargo spot rates signal market uncertainty
Despite the downward pressure, demand for air cargo increased 5% YoY in August.
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Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads
This dashboard shows the average speed, dwell time and cars online for all of the Class I railroads operating in the U.S.
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Supply chain management education boosts focus on resilience
Universities are reevaluating their curriculums to prepare future supply chain leaders to go beyond traditional concepts to navigate disruption.
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OnTrac readies express, deferred ground delivery services
Some shippers are piloting the offerings ahead of formal launches next year as the parcel carrier seeks to capitalize on underserved parts of the market.
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How to keep the ‘off’ in ‘off price’ in the tariff era
In order to make good on their value promise, retailers like TJX, Ross and Burlington are being hypervigilant about pricing across the industry.
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Retrieved from Werner Enterprises on August 28, 2025
Werner expects cross-border benefits as manufacturers invest more in Mexico
The carrier says companies’ moves to expand shifts, equipment and facilities in the country could ultimately translate into more northbound traffic.
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Cummins’ distribution shift impacts 611 FedEx Supply Chain workers
The engine-maker is moving work from its Tennessee-based aftermarket parts distribution operations to Indianapolis in a bid to improve efficiency.
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La-Z-Boy opens its first distribution hub in network revamp
The home furnishing company plans to reduce the number of large distribution centers from 15 to three centralized hubs.
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Best Buy, Uber Eats partner on same-day delivery, scheduled drop-offs
Through the collaboration, the electronics retailer will offer delivery from over 800 of its store locations.
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FedEx named Best Buy’s primary parcel carrier
The retailer's CEO said FedEx's Sunday delivery capabilities and real-time tracking data will strengthen the customer experience.
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US enacts Japan tariff deal
President Donald Trump clarified the 15% rate will generally not stack, and that some aircraft, mineral and pharmaceutical products may soon qualify for exclusions.
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Tyson supply chain officer dismissed for breaching code of conduct
Brady Stewart oversaw a consolidation of the meat giant's logistics and manufacturing operations prior to his departure.
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Trump administration calls on SCOTUS to decide tariffs’ legality
The Solicitor General asked the court to decide by Sept. 10 whether to grant a review of an appellate court ruling that found President Donald Trump's global tariffs illegal.
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Energy Department allocates $60M for two critical mineral programs
The Trump administration’s latest funding plans target rare earth magnet development and evaluation of domestic ore deposits.
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Trucking execs have mixed projections for back half of 2025
In recent earnings calls, some executives suggested favorable conditions are in store for the rest of 2025. Other outlooks were more tempered.
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Stellantis to build Mopar parts distribution center in Georgia
The 422,000-square-foot facility will feature automated storage and retrieval to cut order wait times.