Freightos

JUNE 10, 2025

Home Container rates surging as shippers rush ahead of deadlines – June 10, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

From May 19 to 21, 2025, CeMAT Southeast Asia and LogiSYM Asia Pacific were co-located for the second consecutive year at Singapore EXPO, creating a comprehensive platform for the regions logistics and supply chain community. Running concurrently, LogiSYM Asia Pacific 2025 provided a strategic complement to CeMATs technology-driven focus.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Industry-specific content is available for processes like Source to Settle, Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, and more. The platform leverages AI and Digital Technologies like RFID at Source (reducing receiving and packing time and chargebacks) and 2D barcodes/Digital Links to drive transparency and capture data for product circularity.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 197

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Resilinc

JUNE 9, 2025

Resilinc made a powerful impact at ISM World 2025—highlighting how AI-driven foresight and financial risk intelligence can transform reactive supply chains into strategic assets. Both scenarios carry hidden dependencies, but overreliance on single or sole sourcing is increasingly a hidden challenge.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

No one can say for sure what dragons lie ahead in 2025 for supply chains, but some risks are known. The WEF survey ranked state-based armed conflict as the most pressing concern for 2025. ”[6] Everstream Analytics agrees that cyberthreats rank high among risks supply chains will face in 2025. 5] Geopolitical Risks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Last week, I attended a half-day conference, ESG Here to Stay: 5 Investment Themes for 2025, hosted by IBM in their Manhattan office. They will handle providing accurate data across their operations, including product sourcing, procurement, and transactions, to name just a few.

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ivalua

MAY 28, 2025

Ivalua NOW AMER 2025 in New Orleans was an event that exceeded all expectations, delivering an unforgettable experience for our thriving procurement community. As always, a special thank you to our 2025 Partner sponsors! We came, we connected, and we conquered! Brent Griffith Day 2: More Keynotes, Sessions, and Silent Demos!

Sourcing Strategies 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

Coupa Inspire 2025 opened with a bold message from the main stage in Las Vegas: the future of global trade isnt just digitalits autonomous. But now, it’s being activated through AI agents designed to automate sourcing, manage risk in real time, and reduce the friction thats long plagued procurement and finance functions.

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EFT

JUNE 3, 2025

Channels: Technology Supply Chain Logistics CEO Focus Freight eCommerce/Retail CSCO Focus Hi-Tech Industrial Logistics 3PL Tags: supply chain logistics shipping freight sourcing procurement reshoring nearshoring suppliers Event Date: Tue, 2025-11-04 to Wed, 2025-11-05 Event URL: [link] Event Location: Houston Number of attendees: 200 Programme URL: (..)

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ivalua

JUNE 9, 2025

We’ve seen AI take over everyday tools and search engines; AI in Sourcing and Procurement is becoming a strategic tool in our kit, At Ivalua, we are helping global procurement teams integrate AI across the Source-to-Pay process, bringing automation, insight, and agility to every step. This is where AI can make a huge difference.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 23, 2025

Yesterday April 4 2025, the U.S. From raw material sourcing to logistics and regulatory compliance, stakeholders across the value chain will need to prepare for structural adjustments. Sourcing and Ingredient Availability A central impact of this policy is the need to replace synthetic colorants with natural alternatives.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

SAP is embedding its generative Joule across the SAP Ariba source-to-pay solution portfolio to make it easier for their customers to manage routine inquiries, such as status updates, summarization, and frequently asked questions. Spend Management Takeaways SAP continues to invest in using generative AI to improve the user experience.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

April 23, 2025 Blog Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Freightos Enterprise our comprehensive solution designed specifically for large enterprises that import and export, who need to bring control, visibility, and efficiency to their global logistics operations.

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Resilinc

JUNE 13, 2025

From our CEO’s powerful speaking session, to demos at our booth of our AI agents for tariff disruption and more, the Resilinc team showcased the power of Agentic AI for supply chain risk at Reuters Supply Chain USA 2025. Key takeaways from Reuters Supply Chain USA 2025 1.

Supply Chain Design Software 83

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 9, 2025

It requires a streamlined, reliable supply chain, from sourcing gear and managing equipment lifecycles to ensuring a seamless student experience. Much like gyms and wellness centers, diving schools operate within the broader fitness supply chain , which impacts how they source, sell, and serve.

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ModusLink Corporation

JUNE 11, 2025

However, this upbeat tempo is expected to slow down considerably as we head into the end of 2025. annual decrease) The most significant annual declines are anticipated from September through the end of 2025, largely due to the timing of import concerns over potential East and Gulf Coast port strikes a year ago. million TEU (6.2%

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

These are big data platforms that monitor news sources and assorted databases from governments, financial institutions, ESG NGOs, and other sources to detect when an adverse event has occurred or may be about to occur. That information comes from inside the platform applications and increasingly from outside sources, like Interos.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

This isnt a hypothetical scenario; its the daily grind for many businesses in 2025, where global trade rules shift faster than you can update your spreadsheets. Companies leaning heavily on global sourcing? manufacturer I know saw their import costs jump overnight, forcing a rethink of a decade-old sourcing strategy.

Price Reduction 209

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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. million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 (Q1FY25) and up 1% from $167.5 million, up 12% from $151.3 million (7% of total revenues) and license revenues of $0.3

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

AMD unveiled an expanded roadmap for its Instinct accelerators , with the MI325X slated for late 2024 and the MI350 series promising a 35x increase in AI inference performance by 2025. Edge Hardware: The battle for edge hardware also intensified in 2024, as companies sought to deploy AI capabilities closer to the source of data.

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Resilinc

MAY 12, 2025

At the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2025 , one thing was clear: AI is no longer a future visionits a present-day game changer. Here are four trends the Resilinc team took away from the 2025 Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo that are shaping the next era of supply chain leadership. Whats next for supply chain leaders?

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Bristlecone

JUNE 9, 2025

RETHINK SOURCING, BUILD SUPPLY RESILIENCE Discover how apparel and retail brands are reducing risk and boosting resilience with China Plus One strategies. This white paper explores nearshoring, digital tools, and ESG-driven sourcing to help you adapt to shifting trade dynamics and build future-ready supply chains. Subscribe here.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 11, 2025

Supply chains are entering the era of legal volatility sharkins Wed, 06/11/2025 - 11:22 The conventional assumption that tariffs are geopolitical risks is becoming outdated. Automakers must model dual-path sourcing strategies and reintroduce buffer inventory—not just for parts, but for regulatory flexibility.

Pharmaceutical 167

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RFgen

DECEMBER 27, 2024

In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about manufacturing ERP software in 2025. Think of it as a single source of truth for everything from production planning and inventory management to financials, supply chain, and even the shop floor.

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RFgen

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

By implementing these digital tools, you can transform your warehouse from a source of frustration and inefficiency into a well-oiled, highly productive operation. The post Warehouse Productivity: A Guide to Smoother Operations in 2025 appeared first on RFgen.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 23, 2025

Key Takeaways: The Strategic COO: Navigating Disruption and Driving Change Kearney’s third annual COO survey, in collaboration with AWS, reveals that while COOs anticipate organizational growth in 2025, they foresee significant hurdles related to skills gaps and execution challenges.

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Bristlecone

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In today’s interconnected world, ethical sourcing has transitioned from a “nice-to-have” to a critical imperative for businesses across all sectors. The global market for sustainable products is projected to reach $150 billion by 2025 , indicating a robust demand for ethically sourced goods across various sectors.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 7, 2025

The data outcome is open source and can be used to improve project outcomes. Align the organization in 2025 to a balanced scorecard of growth, operating margin, inventory turns, ROCE, and order fulfillment. The Y chart service harmonizes the data across different public markets, currencies, M&A, and restatements. Your next step?

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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. trade policy shift introduced in April 2025. Companies should incorporate these provisions into their sourcing, pricing, and compliance strategies.

Negotiating Skills 151

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2025

During the first week of June 2025, job cuts continued with 90,000 layoffs with iconic brands like Kimberly-Clark (1500-1900), Microsoft (6,000), P&G (7000), and Wal-Mart (1,500). In May 2025, one in seven home-purchase agreements fell through resulting in the cancellation of 56,000 purchase contracts. Why is a reinvention needed?

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Cathy Roberson

JUNE 16, 2025

My first report for subscribers is out - The Logistics M&A Market: January – May 2025 Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. A brief introduction: The global M&A market in 2025 is navigating through a storm of uncertainty. A list of sources is also included at the end of the report.

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TransAudit

APRIL 17, 2025

Why Tariffs Are Stealing the Spotlight in 2025 Were only a few months into 2025, and yet one word has dominated nearly every conversation in global trade and transportation: tariffs. If you’re navigating the choppy waters of 2025’s tariff environment, don’t go it alone.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 21, 2025

data extractors, search APIs) to perform tasks, enabling them to dynamically adjust to new information and real-time knowledge sources. Lets delve into the core concepts of AI Agents and multi-agent workflows, their relevance to what ARC Advisory Group calls Industrial AI , and their potential to revolutionize supply chain management.

Supply Chain Planning Software 292

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Kinaxis

MAY 29, 2025

Surviving the ride: How leading industries are turning tariff challenges into opportunities fbaker Thu, 05/29/2025 - 08:01 Navigating today’s unpredictable trade landscape can feel a bit like a white-knuckle ride, with companies constantly bracing for the next twist.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

April 23, 2025 Blog Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Freightos Enterprise our comprehensive solution designed specifically for large enterprises that import and export, who need to bring control, visibility, and efficiency to their global logistics operations.

Optimal Sourcing 156

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