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Economic activity in the logistics industry expanded in August—but only marginally and marked by conflicting activity in warehousing and transportation metrics.That’s according to the latest Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) report,…
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The U.S. manufacturing sector marked its sixth consecutive month of contraction in August, but it shrank at a slightly slower rate than last month, according to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).Specifically, the group’s “ISM…
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A: The industry experienced a slowdown in 2024 and into 2025, primarily due to cooling investment levels and supply chain capacity recalibrations. We are now seeing signs of a V-shaped recovery and interest in AI-driven automation,…
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North American truck orders were up 4% in August month-over-month (m/m) but down 14% year-over-year (y/y), marking the eighth straight month of annual decline, according to Bloomington, Indiana-based FTR.By the numbers, preliminary net…
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Supply chain experts across different industries vary in the ways they use key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and leverage their transportation data, according to a study from transportation service provider RXO.The report…
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The U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market is maturing despite economic headwinds and persistent concerns about charging infrastructure, according to recent EV industry research.This week, location and data technology platform Here…
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According to Gold, small businesses especially are grappling with the ability to stay in business. “We need binding trade agreements that open markets by lowering tariffs, not raising them. Tariffs are taxes paid by U.S. importers that…
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Canadian battery producer UgoWork has opened an assembly plant in the United States, expanding its capacity and making it easier for the company to respond to shifting trade conditions.UgoWork specializes in lithium-ion energy solutions…
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According to Gold, small businesses especially are grappling with the ability to stay in business. “We need binding trade agreements that open markets by lowering tariffs, not raising them. Tariffs are taxes paid by U.S. importers that…
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Amid continuing consumer caution, U.S. holiday retail sales in November and December are predicted to rise 4% year-over-year (YoY), falling shy of the 10-year average boost of 5.2%, according to an annual forecast from Bain &…
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