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Why the Future of Freight Is Multimodal

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Each transfer increases the chance of delays or damage, and cargo liability is limited, usually calculated based on the amount of trailer space occupied. Situational needs like these often guide short-term freight decisions, and over time, those choices can influence broader sourcing and shipping strategies, too.

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Identifying the Source of Products Through Chemical ‘Fingerprinting’

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Bowman, SupplyChainBrain The science of forensic chemistry, familiar to millions of viewers of crime dramas on TV and film, is playing a key role today in tracing the source of products all the way back to their origin. Ethical sourcing science can be applied in so many different ways,” she adds. Or so they say, when asked in surveys.)

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Mathematical Optimization: Supply Chain Management by the Numbers

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Featured Product Popular Stories End to De Minimis Slows Flow of Air Cargo from China to U.S. Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

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Outsmart Disruption with AI: Three Strategies for Supply Chain Resilience

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In this case, gen AI gathers insights from this data, while agentic AI autonomously adjusts sourcing strategies for supply chain risk mitigation. Consider an AI solution that analyzes supplier locations by region and the potential effects of a new tariff.

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Before You Automate: Five Tips Every Fulfillment Leader Should Know

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Beef Prices Soar to Record Highs Global Supply Chain Management Iveco Is Said to Draw Takeover Interest From India’s Tata Motors Aerospace & Defense TSMC Races to Meet Soaring Chip Demand as Profits Surge Facility Location Planning Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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How to Understand, Anticipate and Navigate the Cost of Tariffs on Your Business

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It demands a deep dive into complex calculations and multi-faceted considerations that impact everything from sourcing and production strategies to long-term investment and risk management. Evaluating the options around sourcing from different countries and applying different inbound and outbound transportation strategies.

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Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain?

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Webinars Five Ways AI-Enabled Digital Twins Will Shape the Future of Supply Chains Technology Ships’ Electronics Increasingly Jammed Since Israel Struck Iran Global Gateways Watch: The Crisis in Access to Critical Raw Materials Supply Chain Visibility Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?