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Navigating the Complex Landscape of ESG and Forced Labor Regulations: Insights from IBM’s Conference

Logistics Viewpoints

The FLR adopts the International Labor Organizations definition of forced labor and mandates the European Commission to issue guidelines by June 2026 to aid compliance. They will handle providing accurate data across their operations, including product sourcing, procurement, and transactions, to name just a few.

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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. For companies managing large product portfolios, the scale of these changes will be resource-intensive and time-sensitive, particularly given the proposed 2026 target for full transition. Companies may need to revise inventory strategies and adjust procurement lead times accordingly.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

AI-driven analytics, machine learning, and robotics are improving procurement, inventory management, logistics, and supplier negotiations. Walmart is also implementing AI-driven logistics and procurement. The company aims to automate 65 percent of its stores by 2026, with over half of fulfillment center operations already automated.

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New Study Shows Global Trade Compliance Is Not Slowing Down Any Time Soon

Logistics Viewpoints

It adopts the International Labor Organizations definition of forced labor and mandates the European Commission to release compliance guidelines by June 2026. Businesses will need to ensure accurate data reporting across core operations such as sourcing, procurement, and transactions. from Canada and Mexico.

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No More Black Swans: The Age of Supply Chain Uncertainty

Freightos

The days of quarterly reviews and annual procurement cycles are giving way to a much more dynamic, responsive approach to supply chain management. Having everything connected from market intelligence to tender procurement to actual bookings transforms how shippers operate. However, this specialization has created its own challenges.

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Welcoming Shipsta to Freightos

Freightos

Together, we can offer a complete solution that covers the digital procurement of both spot and contract freight services, across air, ocean, road, and rail. We estimate that tenders account for some 50%-70% of freight procured, at the lower end for air, at the higher end for ocean. The team is also a fantastic addition.I

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Stringent Reporting Regulations Require Data Integrity

Logistics Viewpoints

Between the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism ( CBAM ) and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive ( CSRD ), any large company that intends to conduct business in the European Union will be responsible for reporting on data that encapsulates environmental risk, procurement statistics, and supply chain impacts.

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