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Aug. 10, 2026 Powered Vehicles and Forklifts View More EndeavorB2B Forklift Safety Don't Depend on Technology to Keep Your Warehouse Safe: Podcast Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast In this special National Forklift Safety Day podcast, hear what OSHA's David Keeling and Logisnext Americas' Carl Modesette have to say about the need for situational awareness... June 16, 2026 51686980 © Chris Moncrieff | Dreamstime.com Forklift Safety Forklift Battery Certification Standards: What Matters Most for Safety?  Standardized testing is essential for safety, regulatory compliance, and building trust across global markets. June 9, 2026 421407746 | And © Wave Break Media Ltd | Dreamstime.com Powered Vehicles and Forklifts A Strategic Guide to Material Handling Fleet Management Learn how to optimize warehouse operations by focusing on data-driven utilization, safety innovations, and operator accountability. May 19, 2026 305383001 © Pojoslaw | Dreamstime.com Labor Management Bridging the Warehouse Labor Gap: Untapped Talent and Smarter Strategies Inclusive hiring practices, tailored onboarding, and supportive technologies improve retention, safety, and productivity in warehouses. March 16, 2026 Warehousing View More #96809146@Pressmaster|Dreamstime Global Supply Chain Logistics Index Shows Improvement While logistics activity remains below long-term norms, it has improved significantly from January's cycle low, says WOW Index. Aug. 4, 2026 #333396235@Trong Nguyen|Dreamstime Warehousing New Supply Demand Push Vacancy Back Below 7% "After several quarters of market recalibration, the U.S. industrial sector is entering a new phase characterized by healthier fundamentals and more balanced growth," said Jason... July 21, 2026 #100144486 Anar Mammadov|Dreamstime Global Supply Chain Reshaping Third-Party Logistics International transport management (ITM) was 2025’s fastest growing 3PL segment. July 2, 2026 #129638501@Sompong Sriphet|Dreamstime Warehousing Warehouse Automation Driving RaaS Market More than 52,000 autonomous mobile robots are estimated to be deployed across warehouses and fulfillment centers in the country. June 30, 2026 Transportation & Distribution View More #115402579@Alan Stoddard|Dreamstime Transportation & Distribution Intermodal Association Offers Free Resources on Implementing AI The Intermodal Association of North America offers framework that emphasizes human oversight and practical guardrails. Aug. 7, 2026 @331239803@Aliaksandra Balbatunova|Dreamstime Transportation & Distribution Fuel Prices, Supply Constraints Drive up Freight Rates "Diesel prices rose about 51% compared to January and February levels, while jet fuel prices were up 90% compared to Q2 of last year,” says Andy Dyer, CEO, AFS Logistics. July 15, 2026 #137520342@Enanuchit|Dreamstime Members Only Energy Prices, Capacity Challenges Drive Record Transportation Costs Shippers relying on single-carrier strategies or static network designs are bearing the full impact of both carrier restructuring and tightening freight conditions. June 26, 2026 #120405498@Carolyn Franks|Dreamstime Transportation & Distribution Truck Tonnage Index Fell 2% in May After a total gain of 4.7% during the first three months of the year, tonnage fell a total of 2.9% during the last two months, said American Trucking Association. June 25, 2026 Global Supply Chain View More #260299360@PJ Joe|Dreamstime Global Supply Chain Manufacturing Grew at Fastest Rate in Four Years: ISM However, the Supplier Deliveries Index indicated slowing performance for the eighth month in a row after one month in 'faster' territory. Aug. 5, 2026 _#29586356@Kanison|Dreamstime Members Only How to Position Your Supply Chain Ahead of the Next Chokepoint McKinsey & Company offers ways to analyze current supply chain positions and plan for future. July 31, 2026 #181072969@Melitas|Dreamstime Global Supply Chain Reshoring Low Priority, So Supply Chains Diversify Investing in domestic production again ranks last among strategic priorities, says Accenture. July 30, 2026 #301075098# Paradee Paradee|Dreamstime Members Only How to Scale Circular Supply Chains Bain and Company survey found that 95% of companies said circularity will be important to their company within the next three years, July 28, 2026 Technology & Automation View More #152833949@Yota Nik|Dreamstime Technology & Automation Logistics Companies Not Quite Ready for AI New Adecco Group survey found 51% say their leadership team is not well-prepared to leverage AI tools in decision-making. Aug. 6, 2026 #302858162@Cherezoff|Dreamstime Global Supply Chain Gap Is Widening between Supply Chain Risk and Organizational Readiness The gap is causing operational delays or shutdowns, according to Avetta. Aug. 3, 2026 #210506936@Suriyan Buntia|Dreamstime Members Only Is Technology Making Truck Drivers Safer? Technology can improve driver behavior, but it depends on it is implemented and managed, says study from Walton College. July 29, 2026 # 293816240 © Aleksei Gorodenkov|Dreamstime Members Only Supply Chain Industry Launches Human-Centered AI Initiative National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors and AI Applied Consortium release AI Governance Architecture. July 22, 2026 Labor Management View More #99178319@Rgor Mojzes|Dreamstime Members Only Need Talent Development Ideas? Examining the Workforce Pell grants, the necessity of degrees, and how employees can audit their skills. July 17, 2026 #315635341@Paradee|Dreamstime Labor Management High Demand for AI Skills in Supply Chain Jobs Current demand is at mid-senior level, which accounts for 58% of roles requiring these capabilities. June 29, 2026 #212781079@@Biancoblue|Dreamstime Labor Management Half of Small Business Workers Use AI Technology is used to boost productivity, not automate jobs, says US Chamber of Commerce. June 23, 2026 #272262402@Gaewchiangmai|Dreamstime Labor Management 1.1 Million Supply Chain Worker Shortage by 2035 Companies can tackle this challenge with AI and other technologies, but only if they reshape their workflows and roles within it," said Tracey Countryman of Accenture. June 15, 2026 Material Handling & Logistics is the leading source of information for managers who oversee supply chain, transportation and warehousing across America's manufacturing, distribution and retail sectors. 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