Supply Chain
Source Logistics Expands Farm-to-Distribution Footprint in California and Midwest USDA-Certified Organic Farm Regions
Ambient, cold storage, and rail-access facilities in California and the Midwest position the 3PL to serve food, beverage, and agricultural manufacturers near USDA-certified organic farmland HOUSTON, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Source Logistics (“Source”), a leading provider of warehousing, distribution, fulfillment, and freight services, highlights farm-to-distribution capabilities in California and the Midwest, where its ambient, cold storage, and rail-access warehouse network serves food
Unilog.SC Publishes August 2026 Industry Research Report, Examining Why Premium Warranty Promises Are a Network Design Challenge
New research highlights how manufacturers can use specialized mission-critical logistics networks to offer premium service tiers without building and maintaining a dedicated infrastructure LYNBROOK, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unilog.SC , a global supply chain orchestration and execution company, today announced the release of its August 2026 Industry Research Report, The Golden Warranty Package: Your Best Service Tier Is a Map, Not a Document . The article examines the operational r
AMMI Cuts EASE Logistics Quote Times to Seconds, Automating 16,000+ Spot Bids a Month
– AMMI platform has processed 2.3 million actions since launch, a 13.4-fold jump in weekly activity – DUBLIN, Ohio, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EASE Logistics (EASE), a full-service 3PL and 4PL, today reported that AMMI , its proprietary AI platform, now handles roughly 61,700 quote requests a month. More than 16,200 of those are fully automated spot bids, cutting quote response time by up to eight minutes. AMMI launched a year ago as a new integration layer inside EASE's operations. It ha
TraceLink Wins Global AI Award for Advancing the Agentic Supply Chain Operating Model
Award honors TraceLink s leadership in advancing a new operating model for supply chain operations BOSTON , Aug. 26, 2026 -- TraceLink, the world s largest Agentic Business Network for the life sciences and healthcare supply chain, today announced it has been named a winner in the Global AI Awards in the AI in Supply Chain & Logistics category. The award recognizes TraceLink s leadership in defining the Agentic Supply Chain Operating Model, a transformative new way of working that enables agentic work elasticity with specialization combined with human oversight and built-in agent governance, transparency, and security. The no-code framework enables enterprises to deploy thousands of specialized agents across the end-to-end supply chain.
WOW Supply Chain Activity Index Falls to 36.4, Reversing the Spring Rebound
July reading fell 4.4 points from June, unwinding the spring rebound and signaling renewed weakness across the U.S. logistics and warehousing market CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Warehouse on Wheels (WOW), the largest independent storage trailer rental network in North America, today announced the July 2026 reading of the WOW Supply Chain Activity Index , a monthly composite indicator of U.S. supply chain activity. The July 2026 WOW Supply Chain Activity Index recorded
Experts Call for Intelligence-Led Action to Break Cross-Border Illicit Trade Networks at ASIA Security Conference 2026
Customs, Police, and Industry Leaders Advocate for Data-Driven Interventions, Proactive Right-Holder Collaboration, and Supply Chain Transparency MUMBAI, India , Aug. 25, 2026 -- Seizing illicit goods is no longer enough to win the war against illicit trade. Law enforcement and regulatory authorities must shift from simply intercepting shipments to actively identifying, tracking, and dismantling the organized criminal networks behind them, experts emphasized at the ASIA Security Conference & Exhibition 2026 in Mumbai.
Armada Collaborates with Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy on AI-Driven Capstone Projects
Three student-led capstone projects focused on improving food safety compliance, inventory optimization, and delivery accuracy PITTSBURGH, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Armada , a leading provider of supply chain solutions, today announced the successful completion of three artificial intelligence–focused capstone projects in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy . The projects reflect Armada’s continued investment in AI and ad
Saia Announces the Recipients of its 2026 Student Scholarship Program
The program supports the education goals of Saia employees and their dependents. JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Aug. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship program , awarding $75,000 to students pursuing higher education. The annual program provides financial assistance to eligible employees and their dependents. This year's recipients include employees and dependents from across Saia's nationwide network. Honorees were chosen for ach
TraceLink MINT Transaction Volume in 2026 Surpasses Full-Year 2025 Volume by 183% as Customers Expand Digital Supply Chain Collaboration
Rapid growth in transaction volume, live company adoption, and transaction types signals increasing use of the Integrate-Once Agentic Business Network for multienterprise supply chain operations BOSTON , Aug. 20, 2026 -- TraceLink, the world s largest Agentic Business Network for the life sciences and healthcare supply chain, today announced that Multienterprise Information Network Tower (MINT) transaction volume in 2026 through early August surpassed full-year 2025 volume by 183% as companies rapidly expand digital business transaction exchange on the Integrate-Once Agentic Business Network.
Bybit Launches AI Future City Campaign Connecting AI Market Themes With TradFi Perpetuals
DUBAI, UAE , Aug. 20, 2026 -- Bybit , the world s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched Build Your AI Future City , a gamified experience for global traders bullish on the AI revolution. From now until September 20, 2026 , eligible Bybit users can collect and swap AI-themed digital landmarks symbolizing six companies at the center of the AI supply chain, with a combined prize pool of up to 300,000 , including rewards of up to 2,500 per user . The six AI Future City landmarks map to SanDisk , NVIDIA , Marvell , Dell , Oracle and Adobe , all recognized as top players in the AI and semiconductor industry, and with scheduled earnings reports throughout August and September. Prizes for landmark collection and leaderboard rankings are paid out as position airdrops on the six companies TradFi Perpetual Contracts on Bybit.
Next Level Aviation® Appoints Mike Fleener as Senior Vice President of Global Sales
DANIA BEACH, Fla. , Aug. 19, 2026 -- Next Level Aviation (NLA) , a leader in the global distribution of used serviceable materials (USM) for all Boeing and Airbus commercial aircraft and associated jet engine platforms, has appointed Michael Fleener as Senior Vice President - Global Sales. As a United States Military Academy graduate, former Army officer and Apache attack helicopter pilot who also has 20+ years in the commercial aviation aftermarket, Mr. Fleener brings significant leadership, sales, operations and supply chain experience to Next Level Aviation . Throughout his career, Mr. Fleener has worked in various roles for many of the largest companies in the commercial aviation aftermarket, including an OEM.
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PRESSURES EASE IN JULY, BUT SHORTAGES PERSIST AHEAD OF RENEWED STRAIT OF HORMUZ DISRUPTION: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX
Demand for intermediate goods and raw materials stagnates in July as manufacturers reduced safety-stock building Supply shortages remained elevated, leaving production vulnerable to fresh geopolitical shocks Asia and North America continued to lead global manufacturing demand, while Europe continues to lag CLARK, N.J. , Aug. 12, 2026 -- GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and backlogs, based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses showed global supply chain pressures eased in July as manufacturers reduced precautionary stockpiling and transportation pressures moderated. However, supply shortages remained elevated and production backlogs continued to build, indicating supply chains had yet to fully recover before the renewed disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
Quantinuum Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Second-Quarter Revenue Grew 279% Year-Over-Year; Increased FY2026 Outlook Demonstrated Near Five-Nines Logical Fidelity on Helios, Extending Leadership in Fault Tolerance Announced Industry-First Partnership with Oracle to Deploy Helios as an Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Service Strengthened Supply Chain Through Strategic Collaboration with Major Global Electronics Manufacturer BROOMFIELD, Colo. , Aug. 11, 2026 -- Quantinuum Inc. (Nasdaq: QNT) (the Company ), a leading quantum computing company, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Octillion Power Systems Opens Third India Manufacturing Plant, Expanding EV Battery Capacity in Gujarat
New 13,000-square-meter facility built in under eight months adds more than 3 GWh of annual battery capacity, reinforcing India s electric mobility supply chain across passenger, commercial truck/LCV, and bus segments RICHMOND, Calif. , Aug. 11, 2026 -- Octillion Power Systems ( Octillion ), a global Tier 1 supplier of electric vehicle (EV) battery systems, today announced the opening of its third manufacturing plant in India, located in Halol, Gujarat. The facility, spanning more than 13,000 square meters, was transformed from an empty structure into a fully operational battery manufacturing plant in less than eight months further strengthening India s EV supply chain and expanding Octillion s global production footprint.
TraceLink Leads the Industry With the First Agentic Supply Chain Control Tower With Reasoning
TraceLink s Agentic Supply Chain Control Tower transforms operational data into trusted business understanding through reasoning, analytics, active monitoring, and observability, enabling people and governed OPUS Agents to collaborate on intelligent decisions BOSTON , August 6, 2026 -- TraceLink, the world s largest Agentic Business Network for the life sciences and healthcare supply chain, today introduced the first truly Agentic Supply Chain Control Tower, an operational intelligence platform that combines analytics, reasoning, active monitoring, and observability to power the Agentic Supply Chain Operating Model.
China and U.S. Business Communities Strengthen Ties, Explore New Opportunities for Supply Chain Cooperation
CHICAGO , Aug. 5, 2026 -- On July 30, 2026, the China-U.S. Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum and the 5th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) Roadshow was held in Chicago. More than 180 business and government representatives from both countries were brought together for discussions. In his remarks, Ren Hongbin, Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), said that the landmark meeting between the leaders of China and the United States in Beijing has provided greater stability and predictability for bilateral economic and trade relations, while creating new momentum for cooperation. The CCPIT stands ready to work with partners in the United States to create platforms for deeper business engagement and cooperation between businesses of the two countries. Ren welcomed more U.S. companies to participate in platforms such as CISCE and share in China s development opportunities.
TraceLink's No-Code Platform Enables Company-Specific Agentic Business Processes for the End-to-End Supply Network
Built on the Agentic Supply Chain Operating System, company-specific Agentic Business Processes enable organizations to orchestrate work across virtually any business process or business transaction at enterprise scale BOSTON , July 30, 2026 -- TraceLink, the world s largest Agentic Business Network for the life sciences and healthcare supply chain, today announced new OPUS Platform capabilities that enable organizations to create Agentic Business Processes across the end-to-end supply network.
SEMI Announces New Spring Schedule for SEMICON West Beginning March 30-April 1, 2027
Phoenix to Become the Long-term Home of North America s Premier Semiconductor Industry Event MILPITAS, Calif. , July 30, 2026 -- SEMI , the global industry association serving the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today announced a significant evolution for SEMICON West , establishing a new annual spring schedule beginning March 30 April 1, 2027, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Tredence Positioned as a 'Leader' in AIM Research's Top AI Service Providers for Life Sciences & Healthcare PeMa Quadrant 2026
The company has been recognized for helping leading healthcare and life sciences organizations transform data into improved patient outcomes, safer clinical workflows, and greater molecule-to-market value realization. SAN JOSE, Calif. and BENGALURU, India , July 29, 2026 -- Tredence, the world s leading data & AI services company, has been named a Leader in AIM Research s Top AI Service Providers for Life Sciences & Healthcare PeMa Quadrant 2026. This independent analyst validation reflects Tredence s rapid market expansion and category-defining ability to build and scale agentic systems across healthcare and life sciences enterprises. These capabilities span next-generation R&D and clinical innovation, autonomous enterprise operations, supply chain transformation, and patient-centric care delivery modernization.
Sonatype and Forrester Address the Growing AI-Era Software Supply Chain Risk Facing Indian Enterprises in the Guru Forum
Research from Sonatype and Forrester examines how AI is driving precision software supply chain attacks - and what this means for software governance, enterprise resilience, and responsible AI adoption across highly regulated industries. HYDERABAD, India , July 29, 2026 -- Sonatype , the company helping enterprises accelerate agentic software development with confidence, is bringing together technology, cybersecurity, and business leaders in India in association with Forrester to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping software supply chain risk - and what enterprises must do to respond.
Altimetrik Launches Industrial AI Service Line with Three New Solutions for Autonomous Manufacturing
Smart Machines, Smart Plants, and Smart Operations help manufacturers move from isolated AI pilots to production-scale industrial intelligence BENGALURU, India , July 28, 2026 -- Altimetrik , an AI-native engineering company, has introduced an industrial AI service line with three solutions designed to help manufacturers and other enterprises integrate AI directly into machines, factory floors, and supply chain operations.
TraceLink Unveils a Breakthrough Release of the OPUS AI Platform
No-Code AI Agents for the Supply Chain unlock 350 billion in productivity gains by enabling any organization to rapidly build custom OPUS Agents for all business transactions and processes across the end-to-end supply network. BOSTON , July 23, 2026 -- TraceLink, the world s largest Agentic Business Network for the life sciences and healthcare supply chain, today unveiled a milestone release of the OPUS Platform, delivering the no-code AI capabilities organizations need to build and scale the Agentic Supply Chain Operating Model across the end-to-end supply network.
BUSINESSES CONTINUE BUILDING BUFFER STOCKS IN ANTICIPATION OF FURTHER DISRUPTION AS SUPPLY SHORTAGES PERSIST: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX
Manufacturers reports of supply shortages among their highest since late 2022, signaling supply-chain bottlenecks will continue into at least the third quarter Businesses continued building buffer inventories, driving another month of strong demand for raw materials, commodities and intermediate goods Demand stayed strong in North America and Asia, but European manufacturers retrenched in June CLARK, N.J. , July 13, 2026 -- GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index a leading indicator of supply-chain conditions based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses showed global supply chain pressures remained elevated in June despite falling oil prices and lower transportation costs, reflecting uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire.
TraceLink Earns Fourth Consecutive Merit Award for Transforming Supply Chain Operations with the Agentic Supply Chain Operating Model
Recognition in the Supply Chain Excellence category affirms TraceLink s role in helping life sciences and healthcare companies improve productivity, resilience, and business performance Summary TraceLink earned its fourth consecutive Merit Award, receiving 2026 recognition in the Supply Chain Excellence category for advancing the Agentic Supply Chain Operating Model. The award underscores TraceLink s continued leadership in helping life sciences and healthcare companies improve productivity, resilience, and business performance.
4th China International Supply Chain Expo Concludes in Beijing
BEIJING , July 1, 2026 -- The fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) came to a close on June 26 in Beijing. Held under the banner Connecting the World for a Shared Future, the event drew 676 exhibitors from 85 countries and regions, including leading supply-chain companies, innovative SMEs, and research institutions. Overseas participants accounted for 36.5% of the total, while Fortune 500 companies and sector front-runners made up 65% of the exhibiting base. Organizers described the expo as an open, sustainability-focused, and results-driven platform for international trade and supply-chain cooperation.
4th CISCE Supply Chain Service Zone: Logistics, Finance and Global Connectivity Take Center Stage
BEIJING , June 26, 2026 -- The Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) has launched a dedicated Supply Chain Service zone, focusing on high-value, specialized business services that support every stage of the supply chain. The zone is built around four core pillars: Blue Channel, Integrated Logistics, Comprehensive Services, and Industrial Finance. The Blue Channel section brings together global shipping leaders China Merchants Group, Shandong Port Group, and international carriers Maersk, MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company), and FedEx. Their exhibits show how China s port infrastructure connects to six continents, underscoring the essential role of maritime logistics in global supply chains.
Clean Energy Chain Section at the 4th CISCE Highlights Low-Carbon Innovation Across the Energy Value Chain
BEIJING , June 26, 2026 -- The Clean Energy Chain section of the fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) showcased low-carbon innovation across the energy value chain and provided a platform for international energy cooperation. Reflecting priorities outlined in China s 15th Five-Year Plan for hydrogen energy, nuclear power and zero-carbon industrial parks, the section featured developments spanning energy production, power systems and end-use applications, with a particular focus on the integration of energy and computing infrastructure.
Smart Vehicle Chain at the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo: Making Travel More Convenient
CATL, XPeng, SERES and other industry leaders showcase full-chain smart mobility innovations BEIJING , June 26, 2026 -- The Smart Vehicle Chain section of the fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) opened in Hall E2 of the China International Exhibition Center (Shunyi Venue). Under the theme Making Travel More Convenient, the section brought together key players from across the smart vehicle ecosystem to showcase advances in electrification, intelligent driving and connected vehicle technologies, spanning every stage of the automotive value chain, from raw materials and core components to electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
Advanced Manufacturing Chain Section at CISCE Highlights Low-Altitude Economy, Aviation Value Chain and New Materials Innovations
BEIJING , June 26, 2026 -- With the theme of Making Production More Efficient, the Advanced Manufacturing Chain Section at the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) presents the manufacturing value chain, from R&D and design to advanced materials, critical components, intelligent manufacturing and high-end equipment. The exhibition underscores the role of advanced manufacturing in driving technology adoption and supporting international collaboration.
Green Agriculture Chain Section at the 4th CISCE: AI-Driven Innovation Across Global Agri-Food Supply Chains
BEIJING , June 25, 2026 -- The Green Agriculture Chain section of the fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) brought together more than 100 agribusinesses from around the world. Focused on the future of technology-enabled agriculture, the section showcased innovations spanning the agricultural value chain and provided an international exchange platform to safeguard global agri-food supply chain security. A coalition of global supply chain partners, including China State Railway Group, ICBC, China Telecom, SINOMACH, COSCO Shipping, Huafeng Meteorological Media Group, Cargill, Louis Dreyfus Company, CP Group, Syngenta, and McDonald s China, led by COFCO, released a Joint Initiative on Building a Secure and Resilient Global Agriculture and Food Supply Chain. The initiative calls on all stakeholders to share supply chain best practices, strengthen risk resilience, accelerate the adoption of new technologies across the agricultural value chain, and support agricultural modernization, digital transformation and sustainable development.
The 4th China International Supply Chain Expo: Digital Tech Chain Links Global Upstream and Downstream in the Intelligent Economy
BEIJING , June 25, 2026 -- The Digital Technology Chain exhibition area at the Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) features 58 booths and brings together 228 upstream and downstream companies from 11 countries across the global industrial chain. This year, the section has been upgraded from Digital Technology Chain to Intelligent Digital Technology Chain, with the debut of a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) Zone, reflecting the growing role of AI across industrial value chains.
The Future of Planning Isn't Another Chatbot: Board Introduces Supply Chain and Merchandiser Agents for Agentic Continuous Planning
New AI Agents deliver continuous, governed planning decisions intelligence connected to a continuous plan, not isolated answers BOSTON , June 24, 2026 -- Board , the AI continuous planning platform, today announced the availability of its new Supply Chain Agent and Merchandiser Agent , expanding its growing portfolio of domain-specific AI agents designed to help organizations continuously plan, adapt, and make more confident decisions. The announcement builds on Board s previously announced FP&A Agent and Controller Agent and advances the company s broader vision for Agentic Continuous Planning a future where specialized AI agents work alongside business teams to connect strategy, planning, and execution across the enterprise. Together, these agents form an intelligent network that helps organizations make more connected decisions across finance, operations, supply chain, and merchandising.
TraceLink Named Fortress Cybersecurity Awards Finalist for Enabling the Transformation to a Secure, Auditable Agentic Supply Chain Operating Model
OPUS Platform and OPUS Agents recognized for enabling no-code AI agents to operate as permissioned, traceable participants in regulated pharmaceutical supply chain operations Summary TraceLink has been named a finalist in the 2026 Fortress Cybersecurity Awards for OPUS and OPUS Agents. The recognition highlights TraceLink s ability to support agentic supply chain operations in one of the world s most compliance-intensive industries, where every product movement must be traceable, every system action must be auditable, and reliability can directly affect medicine availability and patient safety. OPUS Agents extend TraceLink s trusted operating environment by enabling AI agents to act as role-based, permissioned, and auditable participants within the same inspection-ready framework as human users.
Partly Closes Historic Series B Raise at $500M Valuation and Announces Immediate US Market Expansion
World s only AI foundation model purpose-built for the automotive repair supply chain redefines industry s repair future with backing of DST Global Partners AUSTIN, Texas , June 23, 2026 -- Partly, creators of the Interpreter AI model for the automotive repair supply chain, today announced its DST Global Partners-led 50M Series B raise, as well as the brand s US market launch positioning Partly as the leading AI infrastructure company for the automotive repair sector. Partly s Interpreter model is the world s only foundation model purpose-built for automotive parts. Interpreter is the result of five years of training on human feedback and synthetic data, more than fifty manufacturer agreements, and continuous training on live data.
CATL Debuts World's First Field-Validated Sodium-Ion BESS, Bringing Sodium Storage to Commercial Reality
MUNICH , June 23, 2026 -- On June 22, 2026, CATL officially unveiled the TENER Sodium Energy Storage System, the world s first real-world validated sodium-ion energy storage solution in Munich, Germany. The solution has reached full commercial maturity across technology, production capacity, and supply chain readiness. Cumulative shipments are expected to reach 1 GWh by the end of 2026, with global deliveries to begin in June 2027. CATL is committed to promoting energy independence around the world while delivering long term value for our customers. To achieve this we have made it our mission to develop a new battery chemistry based upon abundant resources available across all continents, one that can support the energy needs of all eight billion people, while offering longer cycle life and enhanced safety said William Wu, Director of CATL s Energy Storage Technology Center, at the launch event. We believe that sodium and lithium together will form the twin foundations of the future energy storage system.
DFSK Accelerates Global Expansion with Debut of the Right-Hand-Drive E5 PLUS in Hong Kong
HONG KONG , June 19, 2026 -- DFSK, the new energy vehicle brand under SERES Group (HKEX: 09927), today unveiled the right-hand-drive (RHD) version of the E5 PLUS at the 2026 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong), marking a major milestone in the brand s global expansion. The debut of the E5 PLUS RHD not only broadens DFSK s product portfolio, but also reflects the brand s continued evolution into a global provider of intelligent, green mobility solutions designed around the needs of local markets.
TraceLink Earns ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Certification for Responsible AI Governance
Certification validates TraceLink s AI governance and oversight as companies scale Agentic Business Processes and agent-enabled supply chain work with security, control, and compliance on the Integrate-Once Agentic Business Network. Summary : The ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification validates TraceLink s approach to responsible AI governance, giving customers greater assurance in the transparency, accountability, oversight, and trusted execution controls required to support agentic work across regulated life sciences and healthcare supply chains. The certification supports TraceLink s broader vision of enabling Agentic Business Processes where human teams and governed OPUS Agents perform work together using real-time business transactions, operational context, and defined execution controls.
Midea Launches "Agentic Factory Overseas Expansion Solution," Marking a New Stage for Chinese Enterprises Going Global
FOSHAN, China , June 15, 2026 -- On June 9, 2026, Midea Group launched its Agentic Factory Overseas Expansion Solution .Building on the transformation of its Jingzhou washing machine factory, which received the world s first WRCA Agentic Factory certification in August 2025, Midea has launched a modular, standardized, and field-validated solution. It includes cross-cultural employee training and cross-border supply chain traceability, and has been deconstructed into 12 rapidly replicable modules for global factory deployment.
From Waste to Value: How Jereh Builds the Circular Ecosystem for Batteries
YANTAI, China , June 15, 2026 -- As electric vehicles and energy storage systems scale globally, a critical challenge has emerged: how to manage millions of batteries at the end of their life cycle. The EU Battery Regulation and similar frameworks are imposing stricter mandates for recycled material content, carbon footprint disclosure, and end-of-life responsibility. Battery recycling has evolved from an environmental compliance duty to a strategic cornerstone of critical material security, supply chain resilience, and the energy transition.
SAFETY STOCKPILING HITS HIGHEST LEVEL IN OVER THREE YEARS AS BUSINESSES RUSH TO PROTECT AGAINST INFLATION AND SHORTAGES: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX
Global supply chains remain under significant strain as manufacturers front-load purchasing to guard against anticipated higher prices in the second-half of 2026 Safety stockpiling, shortages and transportation costs have all been elevated for three straight months, a rare signal outside the 2021-23 supply chain crisis North America supply chain pressures rise to their highest level since August 2022; Asia remains under the greatest strain globally CLARK, N.J. , June 10, 2026 -- GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index , based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses, signaled continued pressure on global supply chains in May as manufacturers increased purchases and built safety stocks to protect against rising inflation.