The idea of supporting local manufacturing is popular. Many people say they would pay extra for products made in the USA. But do they really? One entrepreneur decided to find out. He wanted to know if customers would actually spend more for a product made in the USA. So, he did an experiment. He tested this idea with a product he sells: a special filtered showe...
The buzz around Apple's Vision Pro 2 is growing. A Chinese website, IT Home, has dropped a hint that this next-generation device might already be in full production mode. This news comes from an unnamed source, who claims that crucial parts like screens, cases, and electronics are already rolling off the assembly lines. Suppliers are reportedly hustling to meet the d...
Nintendo is facing some serious hurdles with the upcoming release of the Nintendo Switch 2. The company has had to push back preorders due to new global tariffs. This delay is causing a lot of frustration among fans who were eagerly waiting to get their hands on the new console. The original plan was to start taking preorders on April 9, 2025, but now that date is of...
In the world of logistics, Eric Hémar stands out. He's the mastermind behind ID Logistics, a company that's become a giant in the industry. Hémar's journey began with a bold move into contract logistics two decades ago, and now his company is poised to benefit from the current economic turmoil. ID Logistics is a major player, managing the flow of goods for big names...
In Ethiopia, particularly in the Central Gondar Zone, maintaining a steady supply of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs is a big challenge. These drugs are crucial for treating HIV, but getting them to patients on time is not always easy. The problem is that supply chains often face interruptions, leading to stockouts. This is a major issue, especially in developing countrie...
We are now in the midst of a revolution. Not the kind that turns your dinner cold but one that is changing the way we think about the manufacturing world. Imagine a robot that isn't limited to just one task. They are all around us now, they are what scientists call artificial intelligence in supply chain management It's a hot topic in industry cycles these days cal...
The holiday season saw a rise in truckload carriers turning down shippers' requests. This is shown by the Outbound Tender Reject Index (OTRI) hitting over 10% for the first time since April 2022. Spot rates also jumped nearly 10% compared to 2023. While this is a sign that trucking capacity is tightening, it could have been much worse. The trucking market is known fo...
Portex, a new freight management platform, has snagged $6.25 million in seed funding to help small and midsize businesses (SMBs) navigate the complex world of shipping. Founded by Brittany Ennix, a former Flexport associate, Portex aims to simplify the process by integrating with existing workflows instead of demanding a complete overhaul. Many SMBs work with multi...