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The deal signals a continued push to use automation, AI, and denser storage design to improve delivery speed, labor efficiency, and product availability. The Home Depot has acquired SIMPL Automation, a Massachusetts-based provider of warehouse automation and technology systems, as the retailer continues to invest in faster, more efficient fulfillment operations. The move follows a The post The Home Depot Buys SIMPL Automation to Speed Fulfillment and Tighten DC Performance appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Iran says commercial traffic can resume through the Strait of Hormuz during the 10-day Lebanon ceasefire, sending oil prices sharply lower. But with U.S. pressure on Iranian shipping still in place and shipowners seeking operational clarity, this is a partial reopening, not a return to normal. Iran said Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is The post Strait of Hormuz Reopens to Commercial Shipping, but Risk to Global Trade Remains appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Enterprise AI systems are not failing because of poor retrieval or weak models. They are failing because they cannot control what actually enters the model’s context window. The Pattern Is Becoming Familiar Enterprise teams are following a familiar path with AI. They build a retrieval-augmented generation pipeline, connect internal data, tune prompts, and get early The post Why Enterprise AI Systems Fail: It’s Not RAG – It’s Context Control appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

This week in supply chain and logistics brought headlines on major partnerships, announcements, and warehousing. Jim Frazer shared his views on the top five transportation technology trends reshaping supply chains, and the Logistics Viewpoints Podcast released a new episode on the Future of Warehousing. Lastly, the Home Depot acquired warehouse automation company Simpl Automation, and The post Supply Chain and Logistics News April 13th-16th 2026 appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

Stellantis and Microsoft have announced a broad five-year collaboration spanning AI, cybersecurity, cloud modernization, and engineering. For supply chain leaders, the more important question is where measurable operational value will show up first. Stellantis and Microsoft say they will co-develop more than 100 AI initiatives across customer care, product development, and operations as part of The post Stellantis and Microsoft Expand AI Collaboration Across Operations appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.