Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

adults expect to pay more for food this summer compared to last summer due to inflation, and nearly half (47%) expect to pay the same, suggesting 80% report feeling no relief from high grocery prices. consumers, conducted for QR code company, GS1 US , found that 33% of U.S. The survey, released June 23, also found that U.S.

Purchasing Skills

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Second is the broader strategic importance: As the macroeconomic environment tightens, and tariffs start to bite harder, it will be crucial to both lower operating costs and also protect against increased volatility. Inventory is capital sitting on the floor. A WMS is only as good as the data you feed it.

Negotiating Skills

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

With 2025 tariffs increasing component costs, Apple has accelerated efforts to diversify its supply chain. While this mitigates tariff costs, it requires rigorous supplier vetting and coordination, increasing operational complexity. Walmart reported a 5% rise in logistics costs due to longer shipping routes. A 2025 U.S.

Price Reduction

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

These tools can analyze large amounts of data to predict demand trends, automate purchasing decisions and optimize stock levels in real time. The result is a leaner, more efficient operation that can weather the impact of higher costs. Optimize customer relationships. Ajoy Krishnamoorthy is chief executive officer of Cin7.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 6, 2025

Driven by purchases of machinery from the U.S. Logistics firms in Córdoba, Rosario, and Buenos Aires report a spike in inquiries from companies exploring operations, warehousing, or regional distribution outposts. Its not just a local rebound.

Argentina

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

with 34% of consumers saying that theyve delayed making purchases until theres more certainty. with 34% of consumers saying that theyve delayed making purchases until theres more certainty. with 34% of consumers saying that theyve delayed making purchases until theres more certainty. According to a survey of 1,000 U.S.

Survey

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 18, 2025

billion purchase of the smaller American company by a Japanese one will create one of the worlds biggest steelmakers, and turns Nippon into a major player in the U.S., reports BBC News. Featured Product Popular Stories Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain? government. government. government. government.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 30, 2025

starting August 1, and threatened an additional penalty over the country’s energy purchases from Russia. starting August 1, and threatened an additional penalty over the country’s energy purchases from Russia. starting August 1, and threatened an additional penalty over the country’s energy purchases from Russia.

Russia

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 6, 2025

is doubling down on its long-haul expansion with the first purchase of Boeing Co. is doubling down on its long-haul expansion with the first purchase of Boeing Co. is doubling down on its long-haul expansion with the first purchase of Boeing Co. is doubling down on its long-haul expansion with the first purchase of Boeing Co.

Procurement Analytics

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 3, 2025

trade policy to help drug companies negotiate higher prices with other nations, but demanded the proceeds be used to lower drug costs for Americans. RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Global Trade & Economics Regulation & Compliance Pharmaceutical/Biotech Related Articles Q&A: Why Big Pharma Keeps Winning the Drug Price Wars U.S.

Pharmaceutical

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 3, 2025

The gaming division has been under pressure to boost profit margins since Microsoft purchased Activision Blizzard for $69 billion in a deal that closed in October 2023. This is the fourth mass layoff at Xbox in the last 18 months.

Resource Reduction