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At American Chain of Warehouses (ACWI), our strength lies in the diversity and expertise of our member companies. Each member brings unique capabilities and specialized services to our network, creating a dynamic community that drives innovation and…
As fireworks illuminate the night sky and Americans gather for barbecues across the nation, few consider the massive supply chain operations that make Independence Day celebrations possible. Behind every sparkler, hot dog, and flag-adorned decoration stands…
As we observe Memorial Day this year, we pause to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Behind every military operation that secured our nation's freedom was a sophisticated supply…
Warehousing Services: 7 Essential Services Every Business Should Consider Want your supply chain to hum like a well-tuned engine? Welcome aboard! In this quick tour of seven essential warehousing services—from inbound receiving to real-time tracking—you’ll…
The rapid digitization of warehousing and logistics , while boosting efficiency, has exposed supply chains to increased cyber threats. The infamous SolarWinds attack highlighted the vulnerability of interconnected systems, underscoring the need for robust…
Dear ACWI Members, In this issue of ACWI Advance we take a closer look at these stories: Technological advances and social changes are reshaping the grocery industry . July’s online grocery sales were down by 7% compared to last year. Retail spending growth…
Rapid technological advances and social changes are reshaping America’s retail grocery industry, according to a recent report from the computer software giant Oracle. “The grocery industry sees positive signs in 2023,” says Mark Jackley, content strategist…
Continuing and deepening a downward trend, the U.S. online grocery market posted $7.2 billion in total sales, down 7.0% compared to last year. This was according to the latest monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey, which was conducted at…
Consumer spending played a major role in economic expansion in the first half of the year, but year-over-year spending growth slipped from 4.2% in the first quarter to 1.6% in the second, the National Retail Federation reports. “Consumers are still spending…
The National Labor Relations Board has ordered two closed businesses to reopen because of alleged labor law violations, including a Starbucks café and a strippers’ club that was already in bankruptcy. Ordering closed businesses to reopen is a rare but not…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance reported at the end of July that its May International Roadcheck found 81% of commercial motor vehicles and 94.5% of professional drivers inspected did not have any out-of-service violations and were allowed to safely…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance reported at the end of July that its May International Roadcheck found 81% of commercial motor vehicles and 94.5% of professional drivers inspected did not have any out-of-service violations and were allowed to safely…