Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2025

Supply chains do not just move products, they move promises. Promises of origin, safety, compliance, sustainability. And in 2025, keeping those promises has never been harder. Counterfeit goods still fill markets. Paper trails remain vulnerable. Disparate systems fail to communicate. Trust, the currency of global trade, is stretched thin. Blockchain, despite the early hype and hesitation, is proving to be the foundational architecture that this trust-deficient world demands.

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AIMMS

JULY 11, 2025

Learn how to communicate the ROI of supply chain network design projects by linking optimization outcomes to strategic business value and executive goals.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 10, 2025

When the latest wave of U.S. tariffs hit, some companies scrambled. Others had already pressure-tested their supply chain strategies for moments like this. Today, disruptions – whether from trade policy, labor strikes, extreme weather, or geopolitical instability – aren’t the exception. They’re the norm. That’s why real-time supply chain orchestration is no longer a nice-to-have.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 14, 2025

Subscribe The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun! Supply chain management in the U.S. has experienced significant advancements over the past few years. With the introduction of new technologies, businesses can now streamline operations, increase efficiency, and better meet consumer demands. From blockchain to robotics, these innovations are reshaping the way supply chains function.

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Product lead time is crucial in the life sciences industry and represents a key consideration for customers’ purchasing decisions. For this reason, BD Biosciences aimed to optimize its global supply and distribution network to reduce delivery lead time to customers and optimize its global inventory. How was BD Biosciences successful in reducing global distribution lead times between 30% and 60% in addition to: Increasing agility to prioritize urgent and ad-hoc customer requests Increasing global

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

How can companies strengthen supply chain resilience and improve their insurability in today’s environment?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 9, 2025

In “The Threads of Trade: How Global Events are Reshaping Cotton Logistics”, Joe Lynch and Michael Symonanis , Director of Strategic Network at Louis Dreyfus Company, discuss how global events are reshaping cotton logistics, leveraging Michael’s dual perspective as a BCO and former ocean carrier, and the importance of collaboration and data transparency.

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Kinaxis

JULY 11, 2025

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

William Porter, head of international programs with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions, advises on how supply chains can mitigate risk and manage cross-border finance in the face of constant disruption.

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The Network Effect

JULY 11, 2025

Skip to content The Network Effect Beyond Supply Chains Menu Home Business Networks Supply Chain Management Logistics Resilience AI About Submit a Post Rethinking Defense Supply Chains with Network-Based Command Centers July 11, 2025 Michael Bruens Defense , Supply Chain Management This post has already been read 125 times! The defense supply chain faces growing pressure to be faster, smarter, and more resilient, especially in contested or austere environments.

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Robots are a cornerstone of a smart factory, automating a wide range of manufacturing tasks that are monotonous, physically straining, or even hazardous. However, real-world robotics deployments have not lived up to the revolutionary potential the industrial sector had originally envisioned. Robot implementations are typically confined to specific applications, carry high costs, and are time-consuming.

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Freight Waves

JULY 10, 2025

FreightWaves has announced that Leland Miller, CEO of China Beige Book International, will deliver a keynote address at the upcoming Future of Freight Festival (F3) this November. The event, a premier gathering for freight and logistics leaders, promises to equip attendees with forward-looking strategies amid ongoing U.S.-China trade dynamics and supply chain volatilities.

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Arena Solutions

JULY 10, 2025

DEALING WITH UNCERTAINTY IN THE MODERN SUPPLY CHAIN In today’s global economy, manufacturers are navigating a landscape riddled with uncertainty. From escalating tariffs and geopolitical instability to natural disasters and labor shortages, the pressure on supply chains has never been greater. Tariff unpredictability remains a major concern for manufacturers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 12, 2025

Valuable Ways to Improve Supply Chain Efficiency! With the current rate of inflation in the UK rising exponentially, conserving time and resources is more important than ever before. Whether you’re only just starting out in your industry or you’ve been working in your industry for years, it’s always useful to know how to improve, refine, and enhance your supply chain efficiency to better serve your business.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

Advertise Contact Us Supplier Directory SCB YouTube About Us Login Subscribe Logout My Profile LOGISTICS Air Cargo All Logistics Facility Location Planning Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage Global Gateways Global Logistics Last Mile Delivery Logistics Outsourcing LTL/Truckload Services Ocean Transportation Parcel & Express Rail & Intermodal Reverse Logistics Service Parts Management Transportation & Distribution TECHNOLOGY All Technology Artificial Intelligence Cloud & On-Dema

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Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.

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Tecsys

JULY 10, 2025

In a feeder warehouse, every pallet is a promise to the production line. Lose track of one sensor or bolt and an assembly line can grind to a halt, at great expense. When margins are thin and production cycles are measured in seconds, end-to-end supply chain visibility turns from advantage to necessity.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 15, 2025

The United States stands at a critical juncture, confronting a surge in electricity demand driven by the rapid expansion of data centers and the broader electrification of its economy. This demand spike coincides with a worldwide imperative to transition toward cleaner energy sources. However, a complex and at times contradictory web of federal policies is creating significant headwinds.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 9, 2025

Ocean Market News 2025 by Baylie Zhang Digital Media Manager, Marketing Asia Pacific As we move into the second half of 2025, global trade remains shaped by shifting tariff landscapes, and geopolitical developments. While uncertainty persists across key markets, Maersk continues to provide stable, reliable logistics solutions across ocean, air, inland, and customs services.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 10, 2025

Subscribe Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience with Smart Automation Technologies! Imagine saving money, increasing productivity, and minimizing waste, all simultaneously. With automation, you can transform traditional manufacturing into a streamlined, data-driven operation. With smart machines powered by AI and IoT, your company can operate more efficiently, effectively, and productively.

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“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 14, 2025

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Resilinc

JULY 9, 2025

With the launch of Resilinc’s Agentic AI supply chain risk platform on Microsoft Azure, enterprises can now harness cloud-powered, autonomous AI agents to predict, prevent, and rapidly respond to supply chain disruptions and compliance challenges. Resilinc’s Agentic AI supply chain risk platform is now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace —the premier destination for software certified and optimized to run on Azure.

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Arena Solutions

JULY 15, 2025

Supply chain disruptions have been hitting companies from all sides. Unprecedented tariff policy shifts, geopolitical instability, and natural disasters have all increased in recent years, causing unforeseen supply chain disruptions. Production shutdowns, labor and material shortages, shipment delays, longer lead times, higher costs, and lower quality have made it imperative that these risks be considered in creating an agile supply chain strategy.

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Freight Waves

JULY 9, 2025

In June 2025, U.S. container import volumes experienced a modest rebound, marking a stabilization after May’s sharp decline. Data from Descartes reveals a 1.8% increase in container imports to 2,217,675 twenty foot equivalent units, narrowing the year-over-year decline to 3.5%. This rebound suggests that U.S. importers are beginning to adapt their supply chains amid ongoing tariff and policy shifts, with year-to-date import volumes tracking 3.8% above 2024 levels.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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ThroughPut

JULY 14, 2025

What is AI in Supply Chain? AI in supply chain refers to the application of artificial intelligence technologies—such as machine learning, natural language processing, and optimization algorithms – to make the supply chain more agile, intelligent, and autonomous. AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s embedded in today’s best-performing supply chains—from predictive demand planning to intelligent route optimization to supplier risk mitigation.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 14, 2025

A modern TMS isn’t just a logistics tool—it’s a competitive advantage. The right solution will reduce transportation costs by up to 30%, improve delivery accuracy, and unlock 20–40% efficiency gains through AI-driven decision-making.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 10, 2025

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3PL Insights

JULY 14, 2025

The Evans team recently had the exciting opportunity to visit the Gordie Howe International Bridge as it nears the final stages of construction. This landmark project represents a major leap forward in infrastructure, trade, and cross-border connectivity between the U.S. and Canada. Our visit, hosted by the Council of Supply Chain Professionals (CSCMP) Greater Lakes Roundtable, gave us a firsthand look at the innovations being implemented and the lasting benefits the bridge will bring to the Det

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Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Freight Waves

JULY 11, 2025

( The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. ) Shippers don’t partner with LSPs just to move freight—they rely on them to orchestrate complex, responsive, and cost-efficient networks on their behalf. Whether managing global air freight for pharmaceutical companies, regional FTL capacity for just-in-time fulfillment, or final-mile delivery, LSPs must tailor each network to the shipper’s unique needs—and ens

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 11, 2025

This week in supply chain and logistics news began with the Trump administration imposing a 50% tariff on all U.S. imports of copper. Additionally, Trump ordered a Section 301 investigation into Brazil, which allows the U.S. to take action against countries that violate trade agreements. Infios and S&S Activewear were awarded the “Top Supply Chain Project Winner” for their collaboration on warehouse automation and robotics.

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EFT

JULY 15, 2025

The key supply chain stories from Reuters’ global network of journalists Red Sea insurance soars after deadly Houthi ship attacks The insurance cost of shipping goods through the Red Sea has more than doubled in recent days after Yemen's Houthis attacked and sank two ships, killing at least four seafarers after months of calm, industry sources said on Thursday.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 27, 2025

As June comes to a close, the Northeast is experiencing a record-breaking heat wave, with temperatures in some areas exceeding 100 degrees. This week in supply chain and logistics news includes Blue Yonder being selected to support Border States, an electrical distribution company, with their warehouse management needs. DHL Canada Express and Unifor have reached a tentative new labor contract, signaling that the over two-week strike will soon come to an end once the deal is signed.

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