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

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food supply by the end of 2026. The resulting increase in demand may place pressure on agricultural producers and extract manufacturers to scale operations. Reformulation and Product Development The transition will require most affected manufacturers to reformulate products that rely on the targeted dyes. 40, Yellow Nos.

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October 21st – 24th Supply Chain & Logistics News Round Up

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This slowdown is expected to reduce Argentina’s future lithium output, particularly by 2026-2028, which could exacerbate a projected supply shortfall as demand rises toward the end of the decade. As a result, companies are cutting staff, slashing spending, and halting exploration projects.

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October 14th- 18th Supply Chain & Logistics News

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Sellercloud serves small to mid-sized retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers with inventory and order management systems (IMS/OMS) that help manage and synchronize inventory across multiple sales channels, while also facilitating order fulfillment. Ryan highlighted Sellercloud as a key complement to their existing e-commerce investments.

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

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Just-in-time (JIT) inventory models, lean supplier networks, and offshore manufacturing reduced expenses but left companies exposed to disruptions. The company aims to automate 65 percent of its stores by 2026, with over half of fulfillment center operations already automated. Warehouse automation is a key part of Walmarts strategy.

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3PL vs 4PL: How to Know Which One is Right for You

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These firms facilitate the movement of parts and materials from suppliers to manufacturers and finished products from manufacturers to distributors and retailers. Billion by 2026. from 2019 to 2026.”. Preferably, these services are integrated, or “bundled” together by the provider.

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Stringent Reporting Regulations Require Data Integrity

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For example, once the permanent CBAM system enters into force on 1 January 2026, importers will need to declare annually the number of goods imported into the EU in the preceding year and their embedded GHG emissions. Across the globe, requirements for stricter reporting on complex metrics are increasing.

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Apple supplier Jabil plans $500M venture to build AI data centers

Freight Waves

Jabil has not announced any sites for new facilities yet, but expects its newest data center to be operational by mid-2026. Petersburg, Florida, Jabil is a global manufacturing and supply chain solutions company. The investment includes large-scale production facilities, capital investments and workforce development. Based in St.

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