Freight Waves

JULY 16, 2025

During the second quarter of this year, the frequency of incidents involving thieves acting upon inside information has been rising, according to Tony Pelli, global director of supply chain resilience at BSI Consulting. In North America, Mexico had the most overall cargo theft incidents at 63% during the quarter, the U.S.

Cargo

Freight Waves

JULY 29, 2025

Analyzing loss activity over the past year, the report found that cargo theft is increasing – in frequency, scope, and sophistication. In Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), an average of €1.2mn of goods are stolen from supply chains every 24 hours, according to data from the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA).

Risk Management

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 9, 2025

In this update, we share the latest developments from across Asia-Pacific, highlight the actions we’re taking to support your supply chain, and outline how we’re helping customers stay agile and resilient in today’s dynamic market environment. According to AAPA, air cargo demand in Asia-Pacific rose 4.9%

Asia

Freight Waves

JULY 30, 2025

Detectives are actively investigating the theft of a semi-trailer containing electronics, which occurred July 3, the Reno Police Department said in a news release. The cargo theft raises questions about what security protocols Ceva Logistics followed to protect a high-value load and how criminals knew to target the vehicle.

Nevada

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2025

Breaking Down Business Silos Supply chains don’t exist in isolation. Breaking Down Business Silos Supply chains don’t exist in isolation. AI has the potential to truly eliminate these boundaries by integrating departmental workflows.

Sourcing Strategies

Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

In todays hyperconnected supply chain environment, the Internet of Things (IoT) is the operational backbone for visibility, optimization, and automation. BLE beacons communicate with gateways in FedEx facilities, while cellular data ensures visibility during transport.

Supply Chain Network Software

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

SCB Feature Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain? That’s because the promise of artificial intelligence for supply chain operations is huge. It could do more to accelerate the journey of supply chain operations from the backroom to the boardroom than any other change.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2025

To keep operations and supply chains stable amid the volatility of today’s global trade dynamics, companies need a freight strategy that can flex under pressure. Multimodal in Practice At a basic level, multimodal shipping can refer to using two or more distinct modes — such as truck, rail, air or ocean — in a single supply chain.

Freight

Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions. million+ transactions annually This network effect means better visibility, more competitive rates, and unparalleled connectivity across the global logistics landscape.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Many of the world’s largest companies have committed to reaching net zero by 2050, triggering a ripple effect throughout global supply chains. For most CPG brands, indirect emissions — those that occur across the supply chain — represent the majority of their carbon footprint.

Rail Software

The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 20, 2025

About Gnosis Freight Gnosis Freight is a leading provider of supply chain visibility and execution software, made available through its proprietary Container Lifecycle Management (CLM) platformthe worlds first supply chain platform focused on the full lifecycle of your shipping containers.

Container Tracking

Freight Waves

JUNE 24, 2025

In the post-COVID era marked by escalating freight theft and continued supply chain disruptions, Samsara stands out in fraud prevention, earning industry recognition for winning the 2025 FreightWaves Fraud Fighter Award. The post Samsara: locking down cargo with connected IoT appeared first on FreightWaves.

Cargo

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

Two recently published studies identify the top disruptions that impacted industry, business and global supply chains during 2024 and our expected to be present in 2025. According to the releas e , overall disruptions to global supply chains increased 38 percent on a year-over-year basis.

Supply Chain Disruption

Freight Waves

JULY 6, 2025

“As more companies relocate manufacturing closer to North American end markets, Mexico has emerged as a vital logistics hub, particularly for industries like automotive, electronics, and consumer goods,” Donohoe told FreightWaves in an email. While DP World does not operate any U.S. inland logistics businesses.

Mexico

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2025

For supply chains, AI offers new paradigms and approaches, delivering streamlined processes and results that are unprecedented. AI is about more than fixing problems — its fundamentally changing how supply chains operate. billion in 2023 to $63.77 billion by 2032, a compound annual growth rate of 11.7%.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Freight Waves

JUNE 18, 2025

This major gaming hardware heist highlights the vulnerability of high-value cargo. Rising Cargo Theft Cargo theft surged 27% in 2024, with 3,625 incidents averaging $202,364, per Verisk CargoNet. Electronics, like these consoles, are prime targets. Install real-time GPS trackers and cargo monitoring systems.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 22, 2025

A New Age of Disruption Many businesses are already feeling the impact of tariff changes, with sectors such as automotive, electronics, steel, and aluminum seeing tariffs swing dramatically in short periods, creating uncertainty around whether their next shipment will arrive at a 5% or 25% premium.

Price Reduction

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 10, 2025

Twenty twenty-five is starkly different: the next global war has already begun, and it’s unfolding not on distant battlefields, but right through the supply chains that you rely on. Your supply chain is already directly in the line of fire. Trade Representative.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2025

The program was made possible by funding from DHL Supply Chain. Each activity also includes a Future Focus section, helping girls connect what they’re learning to real-world careers, and opening their eyes to exciting possibilities in supply chain, logistics, engineering and tech.

Supply Chain Planning Software

IT Supply Chain

JULY 17, 2025

Vehicle Access Resilience in Time-Critical Supply Chains By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer 91 Views Every minute counts in logistics. Here’s how to build a solid vehicle access resilience strategy that protects your supply chain, your drivers, and your sanity.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Still, it can be just as disruptive to supply chain performance. Preventive maintenance derails, compliance filings are missed, and work orders begin piling up. Vehicles are sidelined, drivers grow frustrated, and delivery times slip. What Happens When Fleet Leadership Is Unstable Losing a fleet manager isn’t just an HR issue.

Negotiating Skills

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 22, 2025

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Supply Chain Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 29, 2025

In other words, it’s challenging for companies to create resilient, agile and cost-effective supply chains when so many things are so uncertain. Consider a mid-sized electronics company that sources critical microchips from a country suddenly impacted by a 25% tariff. Just watch the news, and the tariff landscape will change.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 1, 2025

Some suppliers only offer generic models, while others provide crates tailored to specific cargo types. The more options a supplier offers, the easier it is to match crate design to your cargo’s weight, shape, and fragility. Custom crates become necessary when the cargo has unusual dimensions or needs added protection.

Supply Chain Design Software

Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions. million+ transactions annually This network effect means better visibility, more competitive rates, and unparalleled connectivity across the global logistics landscape.

Optimal Sourcing

IT Supply Chain

JULY 10, 2025

6 UX Trends Shaping the Future of Supply Chain Technology By Claire Lloyd (pictured) Content Writer 144 Views The supply chain industry has experienced significant transformations as technology advances and consumer expectations evolve. Actionable insights from vast datasets can often be overwhelming for end-users.

Supply Chain Design Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2025

Successfully navigating this environment requires not just operational discipline, but also agility, strong local partnerships and resilient supply chain design. With a two-player market, ocean rates are less flexible, requiring shippers to find other ways in their supply chain to negotiate lower costs.

Hawaii

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

If we put that into a business context and start asking generative AI or agentic AI to make a major decision about how to reorient our supply chain, that is incredibly risky," says Wood. Wood says companies must first be moved away from manual and reactive processes to more automation and supply chain optimization.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 25, 2025

In today’s interconnected world, global supply chains are more complex than ever. With increasing consumer demand for ethically sourced and high-quality products, factory audits have become indispensable tools for sustainable and resilient supply chains. Why Are Factory Audits Essential for Global Supply Chains?

Quality

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 14, 2025

Zebra Navigating the Future of Demand Forecasting More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

So argues Greg Petro, CEO of First Insight , a retail platform that uses AI analysis of consumer feedback to predict demand, determine pricing thresholds and model scenarios around, for example, differing tariff levels or supply chain bottlenecks.

Price Reduction

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

The warehouse, meanwhile, has been elevated from afterthought to a central player, as new demands and responsibilities are placed on supply chains — from small-batch wave picking and reverse logistics to deeper supplier collaboration, and tariff and sustainability compliance. Just be prepared for anything and keep going.

Warehousing

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

These ubiquitous metal boxes come in a variety of shapes and sizes, each tailored to specific needs and cargo requirements. Refrigerated Containers At the forefront of specialized shipping containers are refrigerated units, also known as reefer containers, which play a crucial role in transporting temperature-sensitive cargo.

Shipping

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 23, 2025

What can supply chain leaders do to mitigate these risks? AI chatbots are beneficial, but they have room for improvement, so supply chain executives should understand the pros and cons and deploy them with caution. Data privacy and employee resistance are two running-with-scissors risks. Customers Like AI.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

Such a model, based on prioritizing unit economies and production at scale, doesn’t prepare manufacturers and retailers for the waves of disruption that are washing over global supply chains today. Enter the concept of the “microfactory.” All of that theoretically lends itself to the creation of smaller, more nimble facilities.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 27, 2025

Traceability has to run through every stage of a global supply chain, which can be frustratingly opaque, given the number of players and transformations that a given product undergoes. Use of the science for tracing cotton is still a work in progress, Jones says, although in recent years “the database has grown considerably.”

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2025

Yet the complex supply chains behind those therapies are increasingly vulnerable. A System Under Strain The fragility of the medication supply chain isn’t theoretical; it’s happening in real time. In a 2022 ASHP survey, 99.7% of pharmacists reported experiencing shortages of critical sterile injectables.

Supply Chain Planning Software