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 […]
Electronic shelf labels (ESLs) are becoming more common in grocery stores, particularly in European markets like Norway, where some retailers now change prices dozens of times per day. The immediate value for retailers is clear: ESLs offer flexibility to adjust pricing in response to competition, demand, or product shelf life. But as this capability becomes […]
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 […]
This week’s Supply Chain and Logistics News featured headlines about a sharp decline in solar installations in the European Union, attributed to a drop in political support. BYD announces a major manufacturing site in Pakistan, set to begin in 2026. The U.S. administration announced a trade deal with Japan and an AI Action Plan. Lastly, […]
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 […]
Logistics Viewpoints is offering a free executive summary of its market research report on Transportation Management Systems (TMS), a core solution for managing today’s increasingly complex logistics and freight operations. As companies seek to reduce transportation costs, improve routing efficiency, and respond to market volatility, TMS platforms offer the visibility and control needed to succeed. […]
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 […]
