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The US FDA’s Phase-Out of Synthetic Food Dyes – Supply Chain Impacts & Challenges

Logistics Viewpoints

food supply by the end of 2026. 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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Supply Chain & Logistics News June 23rd – 26th 2025

Logistics Viewpoints

Border States, a leading electrical distributor, has chosen Blue Yonder to power its first regional distribution center, scheduled to open in 2026. weeks of inventory at retailers. Meanwhile, coal grew by 1.2%, remaining the largest source of electricity globally, while oil growth was less than 1%.

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The Secret to Success with Machine Learning in Supply Chain Management

ToolsGroup

Gartner predicts that by 2026, 95% of data-driven decisions will be at least partially automated. Thats why we champion a hybrid approachone that integrates probabilistic forecasting with machine learning to deliver more accurate demand predictions and optimize inventory levels in supply chain operations.

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Walmart and the New Supply Chain Reality: AI, Automation, and Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

Just-in-time (JIT) inventory models, lean supplier networks, and offshore manufacturing reduced expenses but left companies exposed to disruptions. The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing geopolitical shifts demonstrated the risks of relying on single-source suppliers and minimal inventory buffers. Resilience is now taking precedence.

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What Retailers are Saying About Tariffs - Part 3

Cathy Roberson

Reported on April 24 For the moment, we have paused certain purchases from China that were destined for the US market, and will rely on our current inventory to meet short-term demand. Recall, we purchased targeted additional inventory in late fiscal '25 and early fiscal '26, ahead of tariffs. Christopher J. from China.

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Selling Into the EU? Time to Start Preparing for the Digital Product Passport

Supply Chain Brain

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. Under “intermediate” products, the first sectors to be impacted are iron and steel in 2026, and aluminum in 2027.

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What Retailers are Saying About Tariffs - Part 5

Cathy Roberson

Reported May 20 Let me take a moment to comment on our global sourcing strategy. Today, more than 50% of our purchases are sourced in the United States. During that period, the vast majority of our supplier partners developed diversified sourcing strategies across several countries, including the United States.