Wireless connectivity is foundational to modern logistics. From handheld scanners to autonomous vehicles, most systems rely on Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular to keep information flowing. These radio-based networks work well in most environments, but not all. That’s where Li-Fi enters the picture. Li-Fi, or Light Fidelity, uses modulated LED light to transmit data. It operates […]
The shift toward zero-emission freight is underway, but it’s not moving in a straight line. It’s happening incrementally, route by route, fleet by fleet, guided less by ideology than by operational fit. Two technologies are starting to matter: battery-electric trucks and hydrogen fuel cell trucks. Each comes with trade-offs, and each is suited to different […]
The conversation around sustainability in supply chain management has shifted in recent years, from compliance to efficiency, and now increasingly toward circularity. While traditional supply chains move materials in a linear fashion, make, use, dispose, circular models seek to extend the life and value of resources by designing waste out of the system entirely. In […]
Modern logistics relies on more than trucks, containers, and warehouses. Increasingly, it depends on data, not just from central systems, but from the edges of the operation, where assets move across regions, idle in yards, or sit unattended for days or weeks. In this environment, LoRaWAN has quietly become one of the most practical technologies […]
Tesla Commits $16.5 Billion to Samsung for Advanced Chip Supply Tesla has entered into a $16.5 billion supply agreement with Samsung Electronics for the production of autonomous driving and AI chips. The multi-year deal will rely on Samsung’s 4-nanometer manufacturing process and will utilize fabrication facilities in both Taylor, Texas, and Hwaseong, South Korea. The […]
Yesterday, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a trade agreement between the United States and the European Union. The agreement introduces a standardized 15% tariff on most EU exports to the U.S., includes specific sectoral exemptions, and outlines a commitment by the EU to invest in U.S.-based industrial […]
The modern warehouse is no longer just a storage facility, it’s a living, intelligent ecosystem. Increasingly, logistics operations rely on connected devices, real-time analytics, and automation to reduce cost, increase throughput, and meet sustainability goals. Central to this evolution is the use of wireless sensor networks and IoT platforms. While early deployments often relied on […]
On July 22, the U.S. and Japan finalized a trade agreement that lowers tariffs on Japanese vehicles and parts imported into the U.S. from roughly 25% to 15%. The adjustment comes after months of negotiation and removes uncertainty for automakers that had been planning around steeper costs. Direct Implications for Supply Chains Japanese OEMs, most […]
On July 23, 2025, the White House issued a formal directive to implement the “AI Action Plan,” accompanied by three executive orders. The stated objective is to increase domestic capacity for artificial intelligence development and deployment. This policy shift includes adjustments to federal regulations, infrastructure planning, and export control frameworks—all of which have direct operational […]
Octave’s Mission: Building Systems That Don’t Break At Hexagon’s recent global leadership event Hexagon LIVE, Mattias Stenberg, who was appointed in October 2024 to lead Octave, a strategic spinout from Hexagon, delivered a keynote that was both grounded and far-reaching. His talk offered a clear-eyed assessment of the state of critical infrastructure today, and what […]
For years, supply chain professionals have talked about visibility, resilience, and efficiency. The tools we have used, ERP systems, spreadsheets, and siloed databases, have served us well, however as complexity increases, and the margin for error narrows, there has been a growing recognition that patchwork systems are no longer enough. What is needed is a […]
Supply chains do not just move products, they move promises. Promises of origin, safety, compliance, sustainability. And in 2025, keeping those promises has never been harder. Counterfeit goods still fill markets. Paper trails remain vulnerable. Disparate systems fail to communicate. Trust, the currency of global trade, is stretched thin. Blockchain, despite the early hype and […]
