Manufacturing Grows As Services Sector Struggles ISM Report

Manufacturing Grows As Services Sector Struggles ISM Report

ISM's latest supply chain forecast indicates a steady recovery for US manufacturing in 2025, with projected revenue and capital expenditure growth, and increased confidence. While the service sector maintains overall growth, it faces challenges like rising costs and shrinking profit margins, leading to a slowdown in momentum. The report highlights the divergent recovery paths of these two key industries, providing crucial market insights for businesses. This divergence underscores the need for tailored strategies to navigate the evolving economic landscape.

01/30/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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US Manufacturing Activity Holds Steady Amid Minor Decline

US Manufacturing Activity Holds Steady Amid Minor Decline

Although the US ISM Manufacturing PMI edged down slightly in February, it remained above the 50 threshold, indicating continued expansion in the manufacturing sector. Key indicators such as new orders, production, and employment all maintained growth. Rising prices and faster delivery speeds reflect adjustments in supply and demand. Analysis suggests the manufacturing industry is developing steadily. Businesses should adapt flexibly to market changes, and the government needs to provide continuous support.

01/30/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Ottawa Logistics Booms with Ecommerce Shift

Ottawa Logistics Booms with Ecommerce Shift

Ottawa Logistics successfully transformed from a traditional warehouse to an e-commerce fulfillment center by optimizing picking and packing processes, implementing a WMS system, and collaborating with technology experts. This resulted in a nearly 190% increase in e-commerce orders within a year. Their experience demonstrates that embracing change and paying attention to detail are crucial for traditional 3PL providers to survive and thrive in the e-commerce era. This transformation highlights the importance of adapting to new technologies and streamlining operations to meet the demands of online retail.

01/28/2026 Warehousing
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Beijing Declaration Signals Global Ecommerce Shift

Beijing Declaration Signals Global Ecommerce Shift

The 2018 Global Cross-border E-commerce Conference's 'Beijing Declaration' provides a roadmap for global cross-border e-commerce development, emphasizing embracing opportunities, win-win cooperation, innovation-driven growth, and inclusive development. By promoting trade facilitation, optimizing tax administration, and ensuring security, it aims to build an open and sustainable cross-border e-commerce ecosystem, fostering global trade development. The declaration highlights the importance of collaboration and innovation in navigating the evolving landscape of international online commerce.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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AI Drives Supply Chain Regionalization Shift

AI Drives Supply Chain Regionalization Shift

GLP's latest report reveals that global supply chain leaders are undergoing a significant 'reshaping' through AI, regionalization, and energy resilience to address future challenges. The report emphasizes that companies need to embrace AI to improve efficiency, promote regionalization to build resilient networks, and strengthen energy resilience to ensure stable operations. Only by doing so can businesses maintain a competitive edge amidst uncertainty. This strategic shift is crucial for navigating the evolving global landscape and ensuring long-term success.

02/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazons Logistics Shift Challenges 3PL Providers

Amazons Logistics Shift Challenges 3PL Providers

Amazon plans to launch its own logistics service, SWA, challenging traditional 3PL giants. This move will increase seller dependency, accelerate technological innovation, and potentially lead to industry reshuffling. 3PL companies should embrace digital transformation, cultivate vertical specialization, strengthen collaboration, enhance customer experience, and actively participate in industry standard setting to remain competitive. These strategies are crucial for 3PLs to navigate the evolving landscape and maintain a strong position in the face of Amazon's growing logistics ambitions.

01/29/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Kate Magill on Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges in Manufacturing

Kate Magill on Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges in Manufacturing

Manufacturing Dive, edited by supply chain expert Kate Magill, focuses on technology, sustainability, risk, and talent to help manufacturing companies navigate challenges and achieve growth. The publication provides valuable industry insights and covers key trends impacting the manufacturing sector, assisting companies in their manufacturing transformation journey and enabling effective supply chain management.

01/07/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Rootstock ERP Tops SMB Manufacturing Tech for Fourth Year

Rootstock ERP Tops SMB Manufacturing Tech for Fourth Year

Rootstock ERP has been recognized as an SMB ERP leader for four consecutive years. Built specifically for product-centric companies and based on Salesforce, Rootstock integrates AI to streamline operations and drive growth. It enables manufacturers to connect their sales, operations, and financial data, providing a single source of truth for better decision-making. By leveraging the power of the Salesforce platform, Rootstock offers unparalleled flexibility and scalability, helping businesses adapt to evolving market demands and achieve digital transformation.

01/06/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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World Cup Spurs Chinas Manufacturing Surge Key Trends Emerge

World Cup Spurs Chinas Manufacturing Surge Key Trends Emerge

This article focuses on the World Cup Economy, analyzing the significant role of 'Made in China' in global sporting events. It provides a list of potential best-selling products and offers inventory preparation advice. Simultaneously, it reminds sellers to be mindful of cultural taboos and copyright issues in the Middle Eastern market, while also seizing the sales opportunities boosted by Black Friday. The piece aims to equip cross-border e-commerce businesses with the knowledge to capitalize on the World Cup's economic impact.

01/06/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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