Procurement Leaders
- CPO Crunch: Lessons in leadership, from an outgoing CPO May 11, 2026P&G’s Ana Elena Marziano shares the wisdom of her 37-year careerDavid Rae
- CPO Crunch: It’s all about the data May 5, 2026Love it or loathe it, getting clean, timely data is crucial to unlocking procurement’s potentialDavid Rae
- CPO Crunch: Making sustainability ‘economically bombproof’ April 27, 2026CPOs must lead a mindset shift to progress successful, sustainable strategiesDavid Rae
- CPO Crunch: Oil and trouble as Pacific fuel supplies tighten April 20, 2026As leaders in Australia and New Zealand manage the risk of fuel shortages, there are lessons for CPOs elsewhereDavid Rae
- CPO Crunch: CPOs demonstrate their adaptability, switching from crises to prizes April 13, 2026Leaders show their ability to switch between thoughtful planning and emergency response modeDavid Rae
- CPO Crunch: Managing the complexity of ‘mega deals’ April 6, 2026With M&A activity reaching new highs, CPOs must become comfortable managing uncertaintyDavid Rae
- CPO Crunch: Fresh talent, fresh vision March 30, 2026Future leaders are showing the passion to ensure procurement thrives amid disruptionDavid Rae
- New research – AI-powered procurement: building the agentic future March 25, 2026In partnership with Ivalua: Discover how leading functions are leveraging advances in AI to unlock new sources of valuePL Staff
- CPO Crunch: Unleash the best in your team March 23, 2026Developing business leaders with procurement skill sets is driving progress at Vertex PharmaceuticalsDavid Rae
- CPO Crunch: Stoking procurement’s creative fire March 16, 2026Right-brained thinking could become an important asset for tomorrow’s CPODavid Rae
Supply Chain 24/7
- Hiring Slows As Tariffs And Costs Weigh On Manufacturers March 26, 2026Fictiv's Vinny Licata and Andy Sherman explain what’s behind the slowdown in U.S. manufacturing and what companies can do to stay competitive.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Southern Glazer, Corvus Expand Inventory Drones To Nine Facilities March 26, 2026Southern Glazer’s and Corvus Robotics are scaling inventory drones across nine facilities to improve accuracy and speed up warehouse operations.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Elon Musk Announces Plans For $25 Billion Chip Project in Austin, Texas March 25, 2026Elon Musk has unveiled plans for Terafab, a major chip facility aimed at securing AI supply for his companies.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Eight Teams Look to Turn Waste Into Critical Supply Chain Materials March 25, 2026Eight teams are working to recover critical minerals from waste, offering a potential new domestic supply source for manufacturers.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Aurora Study Finds Autonomous Trucks Could Save $9 Billion Annually March 25, 2026A new Aurora-backed study says autonomous trucking could deliver billions in savings and economic impact by 2035.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- FedEx SameDay Local Launches With OneRail Delivery Network March 25, 2026FedEx has launched FedEx SameDay Local, a same-day local delivery service to give retailers more flexible and faster last-mile options.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Toyota Invests $1 Bilion in Kentucky and Indiana Plants March 24, 2026Toyota is investing $1 billion to expand production and upgrade its Kentucky and Indiana plants.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Prologis and GIC Launch $1.6 Bilion U.S. Logistics Venture March 24, 2026Prologis and GIC are investing $1.6 billion in new U.S. logistics facilities tied to e-commerce demand.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Eight Ways AI is Transforming the Modern Warehouse March 24, 2026AI is giving warehouses a better way to manage demand, assign work and keep orders moving in real time.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- EQT Buys 2 Million Square Feet of Logistics Space in Southern New Jersey March 24, 2026EQT has acquired a 2 million square foot logistics portfolio in Southern New Jersey near key East Coast markets.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- 50% of Workers are Turning to AI Instead of Their Managers March 23, 2026A new Randstad survey shows that half of workers now use AI for job advice rather than managers, signaling a shift in how workplace decisions are made.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Amazon Acquires Rivr to Improve Last-Mile Delivery Efficiency March 23, 2026Amazon has acquired Rivr to help automate the final steps of delivery and improve last-mile efficiency.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Jeff Bezos Seeks $100 Billion To Bring AI Into Manufacturing March 23, 2026Jeff Bezos is planning a $100 billion fund to buy and modernize manufacturers using AI, according to a Wall Street Journal report.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
- Retail Spending Expected To Grow 4.4% In 2026, NRF Says March 23, 2026NRF forecasts retail sales will grow 4.4% to $5.6 trillion in 2026, even as tariffs, global tensions, and mixed economic signals continue to create uncertainty.peerless@peerlessmedia.com
Supply Chain Management Review
- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere—and everywhere they sell May 12, 2026Supply chain complexity is a reality every business faces — but it doesn't have to be a barrier to growth. In this webinar, Amazon's Mike Schaffer, Principal Tech BD on the Multichannel Commerce & Fulfillment team, introduces Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS): an end-to-end logistics solution built on the same network and technology powering Amazon's […]Steve Paul
- White House proposal to suspend federal gasoline tax is not well-received by industry groups May 12, 2026Earlier this week, with an eye on lowering fuel costs, due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, President Trump proposed suspending the federal gasoline tax, which is currently at 18.4 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24.4 cents for diesel. These taxes collectively account for 90% of Highway Trust Fund net revenues and […]Jeff Berman
- National diesel average sees gains, for week of May 11, reports EIA May 12, 2026The national price per gallon, for the week of May 11, at $5.639, was essentially flat, posting a $0.001-cent sequential gain, following a 28.9-cent sequential gain, for the week of May 4, when it came in at $5.640.LM Staff
- Port of Los Angeles April volumes post 5% annual gain May 12, 2026Total April volume, at 890,861 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), increased 5.7% annually, POLA stated, with the port citing strong import demand amid ongoing uncertainty regarding tariffs and trade policy.Jeff Berman
- Descartes points to U.S. import decline amid tariff pressure and global supply chain volatility May 11, 2026April U.S.-bound container imports—at 2,277,965 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units—fell 3.2% sequentially, compared to March’s 2,353,611 TEU, its fourth-highest monthly tally on record, and were off 5.5% annually, with the firm observing that trade uncertainty and ongoing disruptions in the Middle East continued to create headwinds.LM Staff
- Supply chains opting for faster decisions over more visibility, notes Gartner session May 11, 2026During a session at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo ,executives at Penske, Wawa, and Cardinal Health say the real goal is acting faster.Andy Gray
- USPS reports $2.0 billion fiscal second quarter net loss May 11, 2026Operating revenue, at $20.2 billion, was up $463 million, or 2.3%, annually, paced by price increases in Shipping and Packages, Marketing Mail, and First-Class Mail categories, which USPS said were partially offset by lower volumes for each category. And its net loss under generally accepted accounting principles came in at $2.0 billion, down from $3.3 […]Jeff Berman
- U.S. retail imports expected to lag into the fall despite short-term gains, notes Port Tracker report May 8, 2026For March, the most recent month for which data is available, U.S. imports, for the ports surveyed in the report came in at 2.16 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), for a 13.6% sequential decrease and a 0.6% annual decrease, with the report observing that February is traditionally the slowest month of the year, due to […]Jeff Berman
- Court of International Trade Court strikes down White House Section 122 tariffs May 8, 2026In its 2-1 decision, the CIT said that the tariffs are not lawful because Section 122 does not authorize tariffs under the economic conditions cited by the White House.Jeff Berman
- Aurora and McLane Launch Driverless Trucking Operations Between Dallas and Houston May 8, 2026Earlier this week, Pittsburgh-based Aurora Innovation Inc., a provider of self-driving technology, and Temple, Texas-based McLane Company Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and a distributor serving convenience stores, mass merchants, and chain restaurants, heralded a new agreement they reached focused on launching Texas-based driverless hauls.Jeff Berman
- GXO CEO Kelleher points to AI, automation, and organic growth as key drivers for strong Q1 results May 8, 2026LM Group News Editor spoke with GXO Chief Executive Officer Patrick Kelleher about the company's quarterly results, and other topics, including: the company's AI, robotics, and automation initiatives; this week's announcement about Amazon's formal entrance as a full-service supply chain provider, M&A, and future growth objectives.Jeff Berman
- FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index declines, following a four-year high May 8, 2026For March, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI reading came in at -1.11, a steep fall-off from February’s 10.2, which marked the highest reading in four years. FTR explained that the March decrease was expected, due to what it called “the unprecedented surge in diesel prices.”LM Staff
- U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes post annual gains, for week ending May 2, reports AAR May 8, 2026Rail carloads, a 235,049, increased 4.0% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers, at 283,724 units, rose 3.9% annually.LM Staff
- Gartner states that AI-Driven hiring freeze could backfire by 2030 May 7, 2026Companies that stop developing younger workers may struggle to find experienced talent later this decade.LM Staff
Logistics Management News
- Amazon Supply Chain 101: Enabling efficiency and growth for businesses everywhere—and everywhere they sell May 12, 2026 Steve Paul
- White House proposal to suspend federal gasoline tax is not well-received by industry groups May 12, 2026 Jeff Berman
- National diesel average sees gains, for week of May 11, reports EIA May 12, 2026 LM Staff
- Port of Los Angeles April volumes post 5% annual gain May 12, 2026 Jeff Berman
- Descartes points to U.S. import decline amid tariff pressure and global supply chain volatility May 11, 2026 LM Staff
- Supply chains opting for faster decisions over more visibility, notes Gartner session May 11, 2026 Andy Gray
- USPS reports $2.0 billion fiscal second quarter net loss May 11, 2026 Jeff Berman
- U.S. retail imports expected to lag into the fall despite short-term gains, notes Port Tracker report May 8, 2026 Jeff Berman
- Court of International Trade Court strikes down White House Section 122 tariffs May 8, 2026 Jeff Berman
- Aurora and McLane Launch Driverless Trucking Operations Between Dallas and Houston May 8, 2026 Jeff Berman
- GXO CEO Kelleher points to AI, automation, and organic growth as key drivers for strong Q1 results May 8, 2026 Jeff Berman
- FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index declines, following a four-year high May 8, 2026 LM Staff
- U.S. rail carload and intermodal volumes post annual gains, for week ending May 2, reports AAR May 8, 2026 LM Staff
- Gartner states that AI-Driven hiring freeze could backfire by 2030 May 7, 2026 LM Staff