Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 11, 2025

On May 9, 2025, the United States and the United Kingdom announced a bilateral trade agreement focused on tariff adjustments across several key sectors. beef from 1,000 to 13,000 metric tons , removing the 20% tariff within that limit. trade policy shift introduced in April 2025. Further negotiations are expected.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses.

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Descartes

JUNE 4, 2025

Descartes Announces Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Financial Results WATERLOO, Ontario and ATLANTA, Georgia, June 4, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The Descartes Systems Group Inc. This is a challenging and uncertain economic and trade environment for shippers, carriers and logistics services providers. Ryan, Descartes' CEO. Services revenues 156.6

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

JUNE 10, 2025

Do Set Clear KPIs and Governance Structures : Establish transparent metrics for sales, coverage, and service levels. As part of the workshop, we are developing a list of Do’s and Don’ts related to Distributor Management. Do Invest in Distributor Capability Building : Provide training, digital tools, and performance incentives.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2022

These include: Challenges getting ESG metrics from suppliers, partners, and other third parties. Time-consuming manual processes to report on ESG metrics. From product design, sourcing and operations planning, to manufacturing, logistics and warehousing, there are many opportunities for improved efficiency at each stage of the process.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Last Mile Delivery Logistics HR & Labor Management Related Articles Airbus Reaches Deal With Canada Workers, Averting Lockout Threat Postal Workers Strike in Canada, Disrupting Holiday Shipments DHL Express Canada Offers Flat-Fee International Shipping SupplyChainBrain J.B.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Image: iStock/JuSun June 18, 2025 Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor “The future is already here; it’s just not evenly distributed,” wrote William Gibson in his 1984 novel Neuromancer. SCB Feature Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

That includes everything from raw materials and manufacturing to packaging and logistics. AI can integrate with procurement platforms, utility meters, logistics trackers and internet of things sensors to gather real-time data. Known as Scope 3 emissions, these are also the most difficult to measure and manage.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2025

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain In the rush to adjust sourcing strategies in line with current trends in international trade, the answer might be to think small. But for many, rising tensions between trading partners, coupled with higher labor and logistics expense, have made that strategy untenable.

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Locus

JUNE 24, 2025

Introduction The surge in e-commerce, shrinking delivery windows, and ever-increasing customer expectations have turned last-mile delivery into one of the most challenging and costly segments in modern logistics, highlighting the need for optimized routes. What is Delivery Route Optimization? How Does it Work?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Webinars Watch: An Alternative to Traditional Battery-Making Technology for EVs Sourcing/Procurement/SRM Watch: Getting Ahead of Customs Compliance Violations Regulation & Compliance Five Ways AI-Enabled Digital Twins Will Shape the Future of Supply Chains Technology Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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BlueYonder

APRIL 8, 2025

Supply chain and logistics teams today face a pivotal moment in their evolution. The traditional metrics of excellence cost efficiency, on-time delivery while still important, are no longer sufficient in an era defined by volatility, complexity and political changes. Third, decision-making is evolving from human-led to AI-augmented.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

Photo: iStock/South_agency July 2, 2025 Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor How does a retailer stay ahead of the dizzying number of factors that go into whether it can sell what it puts on the shelves at a profit? AI can help.

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ivalua

MAY 10, 2025

This guide breaks down the key procurement technologies in use today and the trends reshaping the future, such as AI-driven sourcing, predictive risk management, and deeper integration across the supply chain. What Is Procurement Technology? Here are some of the most important tools teams are already using.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

The warehouse, meanwhile, has been elevated from afterthought to a central player, as new demands and responsibilities are placed on supply chains — from small-batch wave picking and reverse logistics to deeper supplier collaboration, and tariff and sustainability compliance. The risk to business continuity is a further concern.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

Time to Start Preparing for the Digital Product Passport Photo: iStock.com/ Alexandros Michailidis June 16, 2025 Robert J. The regulation is designed to provide European consumers with extensive data about the provenance of the items they purchase, all the way back to the sourcing of raw materials.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Technology Sourcing/Procurement/SRM Supply Chain Security & Risk Mgmt E-Commerce/Omni-Channel Food & Beverage Retail Related Articles New Era at Amazon’s Whole Foods Grates on Some Suppliers, Employees F.D.A. UNFI ), one of the U.S.’s UNFI ), one of the U.S.’s UNFI ), one of the U.S.’s

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2025

Global Supply Chain Management UAW President Retaliated Against Union Officer in Funds Feud HR & Labor Management Four Key Digital Supply Chain Shifts to Make in Mid-2025 Logistics Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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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. Within the report, each risk is assigned a risk score metric to help global supply chain leaders prioritize planning and mitigation efforts this year.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Each tier, from raw-material providers to logistics firms, relies on predictable, timely cash flow. For smaller fashion brands, as highlighted by Glossy , the financial burden of tariffs can be especially acute, often forcing them to absorb higher costs or shift their sourcing strategies entirely. Supply chains don’t operate in silos.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management Lawyer for 737 Crash Victim Families Slams DOJ Deal with Boeing Quality & Metrics DHL Express Canada Workers on Strike Following Lockout Last Mile Delivery U.S. Truce Ocean Transportation Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Supply Chain Finance & Revenue Management Lawyer for 737 Crash Victim Families Slams DOJ Deal with Boeing Quality & Metrics U.S. Truce Ocean Transportation Container Ship Explodes, Catches Fire Off Coast of India Global Gateways Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 18, 2025

Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg June 18, 2025 Bloomberg Amazon.com Inc. Amazon, which has prioritized automation in logistics and headquarters roles for years, is investing heavily in AI. CEO Andy Jassy.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 7, 2025

Products Before Talks Photo: iStock/Rat0007 June 7, 2025 Bloomberg RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Global Trade & Economics Regulation & Compliance Apparel High-Tech/Electronics Related Articles CP Rail Agrees to Buy Kansas City Southern for $25 Billion Sartorius to Buy French Biotech Polyplus for $2.6

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Home Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management Freightos Enterprise unifies market intelligence, tender management, and shipment operations into one solution, enhancing logistics efficiency for large import-export businesses.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

Image: iStock/Dragon Claws June 13, 2025 Robert J. THE SUPPLYCHAINBRAIN PODCAST Podcast | Are You Ready to Talk to a ‘Metahuman’? Bowman, SupplyChainBrain Is the “person” you’re talking to on that kiosk screen an actual human? Or a metahuman?

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 14, 2025

Background In a prior Supply Chain Matters commentary , we provided highlights and observations related to February 2025 production and supply chain activity levels as provided by various global wide and regional PMI index reporting. for February 2025 was described as the fastest reading of expansion in the overall index June of 2022.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 13, 2025

Gives Permission for Drones to Patrol Railways Photo: Drone Major June 13, 2025 SupplyChainBrain The U.K. Gives Permission for Drones to Patrol Railways U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has given authority to drone consulting firm Drone Major to conduct the U.K.’s s first beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone flights over the U.K.’s

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 6, 2025

How Recruitment Technology Drives Efficiency and Innovation By Ian Summers (pictured) Content Writer 31 Views The backbone of the modern supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics sectors is increasingly reliant on cutting-edge IT, automation, and digital solutions. Does a VPN Protect Against Cyber Attacks? error: Content is protected !!

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

The survey was conducted in May 2025, of a nationally-representative sample of 1,007 adults throughout the United States. consumers, conducted for QR code company, GS1 US , found that 33% of U.S. consumers, conducted for QR code company, GS1 US , found that 33% of U.S. consumers, conducted for QR code company, GS1 US , found that 33% of U.S.

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ThroughPut

MAY 23, 2025

In 2025, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is no longer just the steward of operationsthey are the architect of resilience, agility, and growth in a world where supply chain disruption is the norm. Integrate logistics, procurement, manufacturing, and distribution for seamless delivery. What Should COOs Focus On in 2025?

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Material Handling & Logistics ). Material Handling & Logistics ). 28% of global retailers have tried to find alternative sourcing options due to supply chain issues (RetailNext, 2020). Source: Consultancy.UK. Image source: Fortune. How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

CP has recorded annual losses in each year dating back to 2018, and was on pace to completely deplete its cash reserves by Q2 of 2025 before the federal government stepped in with a $1 billion lifeline in January. Canada Trade Talks Ahead of G-7 Global Trade & Economics The Top 8 EDI Myths - Debunked!

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Webinars Five Ways AI-Enabled Digital Twins Will Shape the Future of Supply Chains Technology Ships’ Electronics Increasingly Jammed Since Israel Struck Iran Global Gateways Watch: The Crisis in Access to Critical Raw Materials Supply Chain Visibility Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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BlueYonder

MARCH 13, 2025

A recent survey shows that 68% of supply chain professionals expect more disruptions in 2025, with 54.5% Legacy IT systems, which were not designed for real-time data sharing, force production, procurement and logistics to run on separate, disconnected systems. naming the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region as the highest-risk area worldwide.

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ThroughPut

JUNE 17, 2025

By infusing intelligence into every supply chain touchpoint—from sourcing to shelf—AI is driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and exponential growth. Autonomous Supply Chain Execution: AI systems self-correct logistics bottlenecks and automatically adjust workflows to maintain performance SLAs.

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