North American manufacturers stockpile goods ahead of Trump …
Dec 16, 2024 · North American manufacturers have begun stockpiling goods to buffer against the impact of potential tariffs threatened by incoming Trump Administration, building up safety stocks to guard against higher imported costs, according to a report from New Jersey business software firm GEP. That surge in orders has sparked a jump in production, shrinking the level of spare capacity in global supply ...
E-com retailers produce fastest delivery times since COVID-19
Dec 3, 2024 · Retailers are deploying multiple carriers to deliver their packages, delivering lightning-fast delivery times this winter as peak season 2024 is off to the strongest start for e-commerce parcel handling since Covid-19, according to industry statistics from supply chain visibility platform provider Project44.. That success comes as the last mile peak season ramps up, spanning November to ...
HappyRobot lands $15.6 million backing for its agentic AI
Dec 4, 2024 · San Francisco startup HappyRobot has gained $15.6 million in venture funding for its AI platform that automates the communication needs of freight brokerages and other logistics users such as third-party logistics providers and warehouses.. The “series A” round was led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), with participation from Y Combinator and strategic industry investors, including RyderVentures.
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Google matched Open AI’s generative AI market share in 2024
Nov 27, 2024 · Google’s Meta AI caught up to reigning champ Open AI’s ChatGPT market share in the generative AI sector in 2024, according to data from AltIndex, a San Francisco-based investment data provider. The change comes as the past two years have seen an explosion in GenAI tools, with new players entering the market almost daily, fueling a highly competitive landscape, the firm said.
2025 Logistics Outlook: Cautious optimism tempered by tough …
Nov 22, 2024 · To celebrate its 58th year in business, the North Carolina-based intralogistics company Carolina Handling has awarded 58 motorized pallet jacks to hunger relief organizations throughout the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama. Combined, the organizations receiving the pallet jacks serve 11.2 million individuals and distribute an average of 290 million pounds of food a year.
Global air cargo rates reached 2024 high point in November
Dec 6, 2024 · Worldwide air cargo rates rose to a 2024 high in November of $2.76 per kilo, despite a slight (-2%) drop in flown tonnages compared with October, according to analysis by WorldACD Market data. The healthy rate comes as demand and pricing both remain significantly above their already elevated levels last November, the Dutch firm said.
2024 Supply Chain Predictions Report - DC Velocity
Jan 31, 2024 · Within this year's 2024 Supply Chain Predictions report, we aim to empower brands, retailers, and logistics partners with insights to drive cost effiency, enhance productivity, and pave the path to operational success.
David Maloney - Author - DC Velocity
David Maloney has been a journalist for more than 35 years and is currently the group editorial director for DC Velocity and Supply Chain Quarterly magazines. In this role, he is responsible for the editorial content of both brands of Agile Business Media. Dave joined DC Velocity in April of 2004. Prior to that, he was a senior editor for Modern Materials Handling magazine.
OneRail raises $42 million backing for fulfillment orchestration tech
Nov 21, 2024 · The Florida logistics technology startup OneRail has raised $42 million in venture backing to lift the fulfillment software company its next level of growth, the company said today.. The “series C” round was led by Los Angeles-based Aliment Capital, with additional participation from new investors eGateway Capital and Florida Opportunity Fund, as well as current investors Arsenal Growth ...