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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Talking Logistics

JULY 7, 2025

Okay, maybe “lies” is too strong a word, but we often deceive ourselves in supply chain management — we tell ourselves things we want to believe are true, but deep down inside, we know they’re not true at all. Let’s start with the most current lie making the rounds: “AI won’t take your job, someone. Read more The post Three Lies We Tell Ourselves in Supply Chain Management appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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Freightos

JULY 7, 2025

Home Making Logistics Data Actionable: Insights from Freightos and Gryn July 7, 2025 Blog Data is the backbone of efficient decision-making. However, transforming raw data into actionable insights remains a significant challenge for many logistics organizations. In a recent webinar , Freightos’ Oliver Esch and Oliver Ritzmann from Gryn shared their expertise on overcoming data challenges and leveraging technology to drive smarter logistics operations.

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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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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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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2025

Partnering with the right third-party logistics (3PL) provider goes beyond a simple service contract. It's a collaborative relationship that can streamline and elevate your freight shipping operations. A strong 3PL becomes more than just a coordinator of shipping — they act as an integrated part of your team, working toward your long-term goals. With expertise, technology and carrier access, a skilled 3PL company can help you unlock greater efficiency, reduce shipping costs and build supply chai

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Talking Logistics

JULY 9, 2025

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a research report published recently, “The Future of AI in Logistics.” The research, conducted by Adelante SCM and commissioned by Uber Freight, explores the current state and future direction of AI in logistics. The report includes data and insights from a survey conducted in April 2025 with. Read more The post AI in Logistics: Already Here, Just Not Evenly Distributed appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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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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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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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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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 7, 2025

Disruptions aren’t the exception anymore, they’re part of how supply chains run. Whether it’s a ransomware attack, a weather disaster, or a labor strike, most companies have faced at least one serious disruption in the last few years. In this environment, crisis response and business continuity planning can’t be treated as check-the-box activities. They need to be operational disciplines.

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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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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 7, 2025

With agentic artificial intelligence, organizations can align every function of their supply chains to act quickly, think strategically and collaborate effectively.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 6, 2025

SIGN UP HERE Join our Roundtable organised by CargoNOW in partnership with Portcast Navigating Trade Disruption: Building Resilient and Touchless Supply Chains Date / Time Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:00 – 14:00 GMT+8 Seats are Limited Venue Singapore Synopsis In today’s volatile trade environment, from shifting tariffs to geopolitical tensions, supply chains are under constant pressure to adapt.

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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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Kinaxis

JULY 11, 2025

EFESO hdiniz Fri, 07/11/2025 - 12:05 Contact EFESO Reach out to learn more, ask questions or request a meeting. GET IN TOUCH Partner Type System Integrator EFESO Management Consultants is a global leader in supply chain excellence, operations strategy and performance improvement. For 40+ years, we’ve delivered measurable results across industries, integrating processes, people, technology, and sustainability.

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RFgen

JULY 8, 2025

Uncertainty is a constant factor influencing supply chain operations. Geopolitical tensions, fluctuating tariffs, labor shortages, cyber threats, and climate induced disruptions continue to cause significant operational challenges. Even minor disruptions can cascade into larger problems. In response, many supply chain leaders consider pausing digital transformation initiatives to minimize risk.

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Freight Waves

JULY 6, 2025

Borderlands Mexico is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: DP World sees big logistics opportunities across Latin America; Aerospace manufacturer plans $120M expansion in Texas; and Third-party logistics provider plans warehouse near Houston. DP World sees big logistics opportunities across Latin America Ports and logistics operator DP World recently opened a freight forwarding hub in Mexico City to support rising deman

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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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“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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Arkieva

JULY 8, 2025

Learn how we apply AI in supply chain planning through demand forecasting, MILP-based supply planning and risk mitigation across complex supply chain networks. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) – Out of the Fog was first posted on July 8, 2025 at 9:07 am. ©2017 " Supply Chain Link Blog - Arkieva " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 6, 2025

The Top 5 Impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Logistics! Better inventory management, intelligent manufacturing, flexible logistical systems, and real-time delivery controls have all been made possible by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain and logistics. AI in supply chain and logistics is primarily used to boost production and efficiency.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 7, 2025

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Freight Waves

JULY 7, 2025

Crowley announced the launch of its first-ever shipping route connecting the U.S. Northeast with Central America. This expansion of ocean shipping services marks a significant step for Crowley, the U.S.-flag operator, as it taps into the burgeoning market between the Port of Philadelphia’s Gloucester Marine Terminal and key ports in Guatemala and Honduras.

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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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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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IT Supply Chain

JULY 9, 2025

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 6, 2025

The Effects of Blockchain on Modern Consumerism! In the digital age, businesses and industries are increasingly interconnected, forming complex networks known as digital ecosystems. These ecosystems rely on robust technologies to function efficiently and securely. One such technology that has emerged as the bedrock of digital ecosystems is blockchain.

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3PL Insights

JULY 7, 2025

What began in 2024 as a glimpse of stability quickly shifted, demanding renewed focus on flexibility, innovation, and long-term planning. Yet through it all, supply chain professionals have found ways to adjust their course, invest in smarter tools, and strengthen their operations from the ground up. The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), in collaboration with AT Kearney, publishes the Annual State of Logistics Report.

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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 8, 2025

The Fourth of July is a significant benchmark for the U.S. truckload market, marking a seasonal uptick in demand that challenges transportation providers across the country. Historically, this holiday period is characterized by heightened freight activities driven by an increase in consumer spending and the need for timely distributions of goods as various industries prepare for summer events and promotions.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

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John Galt

JULY 7, 2025

Explore insights from Malaysia’s furniture sector that highlight how supply chain planning solutions create a competitive edge amid global uncertainty.

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