Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

Two recently published studies identify the top disruptions that impacted industry, business and global supply chains during 2024 and our expected to be present in 2025. According to the releas e , overall disruptions to global supply chains increased 38 percent on a year-over-year basis.

Supply Chain Disruption

Freight Waves

JULY 1, 2025

Each had various types of fleets paired with a complex multi layered internal supply chain, requiring telematics and machine learning to improve efficiency. The company operates in environments where noise and hazardous materials pose constant risks, including handling hazardous materials or high-value cargo.

Optimization Software

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides perspectives relative to despite having a tentative back-to-work wage negotiation, the outstanding issue of port automation provides added concerns for global industry supply chain teams. Noted is that according to the World Bank’s Container Port Performance Index 2023 , no U.S.

Negotiating Skills

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Well, here are the experts from Cargo County to explain how a temperature-controlled warehouse can boost your supply chain. A temperature-controlled warehouse covers both bases at any time of the year to prevent supply chain disruption. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

Pharmaceutical

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2025

Supply chain software is a game-changing tool that offers immense opportunities for growth and success in the transportation services market. Nevertheless, the supply chain industry faces various challenges that can be effectively addressed through the utilization of high-performing software solutions.

Waste Reduction

Freight Waves

JUNE 4, 2025

Startup Mexican airline Awesome Cargo, which provides dedicated aircraft and flight service to logistics companies and other customers, has taken delivery of its first fully capable freighter aircraft after operating two light-duty freighters since its inception 18 months ago. which is leasing the plane to Awesome Cargo.

Cargo

Cathy Roberson

MARCH 17, 2025

🙂 Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. An estimated 26 million US small businesses, 84% of total small businesses, engage in online sales, according to a PYMNTS Intelligence survey in 2023. International cross-border e-commerce is typically transported by air cargo.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 15, 2025

Supply Chain Matters features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a compilation of funding, partnership and other noteworthy announcements related to supply chain technology providers. Our previous posting in this series was published on April 18 th.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Cathy Roberson

JULY 7, 2025

Postal Service (USPS) transitioned its primary air cargo contract from FedEx to UPS effective September 30, 2024. Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. Before the new contract, FedEx carried over 984 million pounds of air mail (71% of total air volume) from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.

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TransAudit

JANUARY 13, 2025

A 2023 survey by the International Trade Centre found that 73% of small and medium-sized enterprises identified regulatory compliance as a major barrier to international trade. Regulations such as the US Importer Security Filing (ISF) require companies to submit additional documentation to ensure cargo is safe for transport.

Shipping

Freight Waves

JUNE 19, 2025

Freight fraud has emerged as one of the most rapidly growing and financially devastating risks in today’s global supply chain landscape. This shift from reactive to preventive risk management marks a breakthrough in how the industry combats increasingly sophisticated cargo theft schemes. “It

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

They know the best ways to pack and ship different types of cargo, whether it’s a little or a lot, and they understand how to handle urgent shipments efficiently. Originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on November 22, 2023. appeared first on Supply Chain Game Changer™.

Negotiate Pricing

Freight Waves

JUNE 6, 2025

The National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB), designed initially to collect reports on bad actors in the supply chain, has been criticized for being clunky, outdated and ineffective. Now, in a low-profile move buried in the Federal Register , the FMCSA is proposing a sweeping overhaul of the NCCDB.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2025

Yet the complex supply chains behind those therapies are increasingly vulnerable. A System Under Strain The fragility of the medication supply chain isn’t theoretical; it’s happening in real time. billion in clinics in 2023, with continued increases projected. In a 2022 ASHP survey, 99.7% drug spending reached $37.1

Supply Chain Planning Software

Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 30, 2025

Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. The USPS, in 2023, also introduced a service that competes in this lower priced delivery services, USPS Ground Advantage. increase from Q4 2023. compared to Q4 2023, and up 11.2% increase in revenue per piece and increase in air cargo. billion, a 1.5%

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2025

Dispatch management solution with an in-built contract management system helps in managing your carrier partners effectively by recommending the right carrier for your delivery needs based on cost, cargo size, track record, etc., Originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on January 4, 2023.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Wing and Walmart first launched drone deliveries in Dallas-Fort Worth in fall 2023, with an average fulfillment time under 19 minutes, according to a June 5 release from Wing. This is real drone delivery at scale,” said Wing CEO Adam Woodworth. Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

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IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 7, 2025

Miss one form—FDA prior notice, fumigation certs, EIN confirmation—and your cargo gets held, racking up $60+ per day in port fees. Because handing off your cargo shouldn’t mean handing over your peace of mind. It’s a smarter way to take control of your supply chain. chances are you’ve had a shipment go sideways.

China

Locus

JULY 28, 2025

According to the 2023 Third-Party Logistics Study, 75% of shippers now weigh a provider’s technology capabilities heavily when selecting a partner, an indicator of how critical last-mile performance has become. billion in 2023 and is projected to more than double by 2032. Today, that model is obsolete. The global market reached $146.8

Supply Chain Planning Software

SCMDOJO

MAY 30, 2025

In the hyper-connected global economy of the present day, supply chains traverse continents, cultures, and myriad communication barriers. Having access to an audio translator can be the difference between quick resolution of issues and ballooning interruptions throughout the supply chain.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

issued similar statements on June 10, saying their payment plans are aimed at promoting efficient capital flows across supply chains in the automotive industry. Supply chain financing is common in the auto industry. billion) worth of notes as of May 2023, the last time that BYD disclosed such information.

Price Reduction

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

However, the subtitle of the report was navigating maritime chokepoints and the topic of chokepoints and supply chain resilience was among the main focuses of the report. The Suez Canal, for example, is crucial for energy and cargo shipments moving between Asia and Europe. Yet these chokepoints are vulnerable to disruptions.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 2, 2025

Long-haul trucking is the backbone of the supply chain as it keeps goods moving across vast distances. The business vertical is thriving, with 592,286 long-distance freight trucking businesses operating in the US as of 2023. As a bonus, you get peace of mind regarding your vehicles and cargo being in safe hands.

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USC Consulting Group

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

According to the International Road Transport Union, more than 50% of trucking companies had difficulty filling driver positions due to the shortage in 2023. Since far fewer younger people are entering the trucking industry, the supply of skilled drivers is diminishing. Cargo theft already increased by nearly 50% from 2023 to 2024.

Expense Reduction

EFT

JUNE 5, 2025

Primarily these are an ongoing vehicle scrappage scheme , falling battery prices , 2023 regulations for higher emission standards for trucks biting and pressure from central and regional governments to reduce industry emissions. in contrast experienced similar sales to 2023 in 2024, reaching over 1,700. stalls The U.S.

Purchasing Skills

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 21, 2025

The charterer can decide the type of cargo, loading, and unloading points, and other specifics of the voyage, making it a tailored solution for maritime transport needs. Minimized Waste: With only the necessary cargo on board, wastage can be minimized. Originally written for Supply Chain Game Changer and published on July 27, 2023.

Sourcing Strategies

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 15, 2025

Cargo vans are versatile vehicles that offer more than just transportation—they can generate a pretty decent income. In recent years, cargo van owners have benefited from many earning opportunities that have multiplied exponentially. Where Can You Earn Fast Money Online! Creating a robust online presence is paramount.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 28, 2025

In 2024, cargo theft incidents surged to 3,625 across North America, a 27% year-over-year increase, with losses exceeding $455 million and an average loss per theft of $202,364. The economic toll of cargo theft alone is estimated at $15–$35 billion annually, disrupting supply chains and inflating costs for businesses and consumers.

Pharmaceutical

Freight Plus

APRIL 1, 2025

The automotive supply chain is entering another period of disruption. The tariff applies to imported sedans, SUVs, crossovers, minivans, cargo vans, and light trucks, along with key components such as engines, transmissions, powertrain parts, and electrical systems. effective April 2. As the U.S.

Automotive

EFT

MAY 26, 2025

The key supply chain stories from Reuters’ global network of journalists What's at stake as Trump's tariffs threaten EU exports U.S. Tariff truce will not spark cargo boom at busiest US seaport, executive director says The head of the busiest U.S. and jeweller Pandora (PNDORA.CO) are looking at spreading the cost of U.S.

Negotiating Skills

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 3, 2025

They began this search for a specific solution at the ProMat conference in 2023. After Taylor implemented Gather AI’s solution in October 2023, they experienced notable results. Their team oversees customer inventory so that they can be ready to distribute those goods at any given point in time. Improved accuracy. Saved time.

Inventory Reduction

Cathy Roberson

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. I’m not a politician nor an economist by any means, but it’s easy to see that supply chains will need to be extra agile and to pivot at a moment’s notice to address sudden changes in trade. could represent $1.5

Agile and Lean Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

From electronics manufacturers to retail giants, companies are grappling with a complex landscape of rising duties and other supply chain challenges. The stated aim of those measures is to bolster domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. In the U.S., An estimated 60% of U.S.

Price Reduction

Supply Chain Digest

JULY 8, 2025

See More Bad News on US Cargo Theft.) Supply Chain Digest Says. NMFTA says the new “Cybersecurity Cargo Crime Reduction Framework” is an actionable guide for shippers, carriers, third-party logistics providers and brokers that It outlines key steps parties can take to reduce cargo theft risk.

Cargo

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 6, 2025

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Freight Waves

JULY 15, 2025

WASHINGTON — Legislation created to address the cargo theft crisis across the U.S. The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 , introduced in both the House and Senate in April, would set up a coordinated multiagency federal response to organized cargo and retail theft and make it easier to prosecute the crime groups responsible.

Cargo

Freight Waves

AUGUST 8, 2025

Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is projected to conclude 2025 with a 5.6% While this forecast is still preliminary, it shows the impact the tariffs and the administration’s trade policy are having on the supply chain,” said NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold, in a release.

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