Press Releases
Sagepoint Logistics Closes Financing to Expand RNG-Fueled Logistics Platform | Supply Chain Dive
Sagepoint Logistics announced the closing of a senior secured financing with Power Sustainable Infrastructure Credit Manager L.P. to expand its renewable natural gas (RNG)-fueled logistics platform. The funding supports the acquisition of 60 Class 8 heavy-duty trucks and fueling infrastructure, extending Sagepoint's operations from RNG production into end-use transportation. The initiative aims to provide customers with cost stability, Scope 3 emissions reductions, and scalable capacity.
ZonPrep Ranks No. 225 on Inc. 5000, Launches Dedicated FBA Consolidation Center | Supply Chain Dive
ZonPrep was named to the Inc. 5000 for the second consecutive year, climbing from No. 1,251 in 2025 to No. 225 in 2026, with a three-year growth rate of 1,521%. The company also announced that, effective July 13, 2026, its second warehouse in McDonough, Georgia, will be dedicated exclusively to cross-border transshipment operations, while existing facilities will focus on expanding preprocessing capacity, with the goal of surpassing 1 million units processed daily by November 1, 2026.
New Research by Ardent Partners and Ivalua Reveals Gap between AI Ambition and Execution in Procurement | Supply Chain Dive
Ardent Partners and Ivalua jointly released the report "The Path to AI-First Procurement," revealing the gap between AI ambitions and execution in the procurement field. The report points out that although 90% of organizations are exploring or piloting AI, 67% fall into the "overextended" quadrant, with only 23% achieving successful scaling. Data quality, system integration, and governance frameworks are the main challenges.
YMX Logistics Wins Supply Chain AI Excellence Award | Supply Chain Dive
YMX Logistics announced that it has received the 2026 Supply Chain AI Excellence Award from FreightWaves, recognizing its outstanding achievements in operational AI integration. The award-winning technology is the digital twin decision engine in the Autonomous Yard Operating System (YOS), which leverages AI and predictive analytics to optimize yard operations.
70% of Businesses Have Faced Critical Supplier Failure – But Most Don't See It Coming | Supply Chain Dive
The latest Ivalua survey shows that 70% of enterprises experienced critical supplier failures in the past 12 months, and 41% were only one step away from a supply chain crisis. The report reveals significant gaps in supplier risk visibility among enterprises, as well as the critical role of AI applications and data foundations in enhancing resilience.
How Small and Midsize Trucking Companies Can Close the Profitability Gap | Supply Chain Dive
The freight industry is experiencing a breakthrough moment for artificial intelligence. A survey by Boston Consulting Group shows that nearly half of logistics service providers plan to deploy AI to improve efficiency and profitability. Small and mid-sized freight companies have long lacked technological support, but the emergence of Agentic AI enables them to gain advanced pricing capabilities at a lower cost. The case of Sherpa Auto Transport shows that an AI pricing engine can significantly improve EBITDA, net revenue per vehicle, and the share of online sales. RoxStart AI Logistics is committed to providing easy-to-use AI solutions for small and mid-sized freight companies, driving efficiency improvements across the industry.
Over 40% of Manufacturers See Transformational Potential of Industrial AI/Innovation | Supply Chain Dive
Corning Data's latest Manufacturing Sentiment Report reveals that 43% of surveyed manufacturers characterize the impact of industrial AI and innovation as 'transformative.' The report also notes that efficiency improvement is the primary driver, while cost and organizational culture are major challenges. NAM data confirms the growing importance of AI in the manufacturing sector.
EPG Recognized in the 2026 Gartner® Market Guide for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling for EPG’s Greenplan | Supply Chain Dive
EPG's Greenplan has been named a Representative Vendor in the 2026 Gartner Market Guide for Vehicle Routing and Scheduling. The recognition underscores Greenplan's capabilities in dynamic routing, predictive traffic intelligence, and optimization of cost, punctuality, and sustainability trade-offs.
NAFCO Expands Industrial Project Delivery Capabilities with Powell Construction Asset Purchase | Supply Chain Dive
On August 12, 2026, NAFCO announced the completion of its asset acquisition of Powell Construction Company, acquiring its operating assets and assuming related liabilities. This move brings Powell's expertise in project development, engineering support, project management, field coordination, and construction into the NAFCO system, working alongside Wolf Point Engineers to strengthen the group's comprehensive service capabilities in manufacturing, engineering, EPC, construction, and project delivery.
Maine Pointe and blueclip Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance AI-Enabled Supply Chain & Operations Performance | Supply Chain Dive
On August 19, 2026, Maine Pointe announced a strategic partnership with blueclip, combining the former's Total Value Optimization™ methodology with the latter's data execution platform to address data fragmentation and execution challenges in enterprise AI applications. The two parties will provide end-to-end services from assessment to implementation for operations-intensive industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and private equity.