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

Supply Chain Brain

Koganti urged the procurement audience to look for whats referred to as “foresight function” in planning tools, which is capable of enhancing data analysis, scenario generation and trend identification , allowing for more informed and proactive decision-making, albeit with human oversight.

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Net-Zero Commitments Are Reshaping Carbon Tracking in CPG Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Tesco and Walmart have announced procurement policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability throughout their extended supply chains. AI can integrate with procurement platforms, utility meters, logistics trackers and internet of things sensors to gather real-time data. Retailers are following suit.

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Maersk Suspends Service at Haifa

Supply Chain Brain

We have taken this proactive measure to safeguard our people, assets, and customers’ cargo in light of increased regional instability." According to the New York Times, Iran sent a barrage of missiles into Israel on June 20 that struck in several places, including Haifa, where two people were severely injured.

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Warehouse P2G Robotics: A Flexible and Affordable Solution

Supply Chain Brain

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Mideast Conflict Is Latest Threat to Global Fertilizer Supplies

Supply Chain Brain

The latest escalation of violence between Israel and Iran had raised fears over a possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical export channel. Featured Product Popular Stories End to De Minimis Slows Flow of Air Cargo from China to U.S. farmers, don’t expect a reversion down in pricing,” Taylor said.

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The Next War Will Be Fought in Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

Iran, North Korea and cybercriminal syndicates are adopting similar tactics, using logistics as an entry point to destabilize commerce and confidence. government would never ask General Electric to shut down a power grid in Asia, or Ports America to bottleneck cargo in Savannah. While China gets most of the headlines, it’s not alone.

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Transpac rates slide on early end to peak surge – July 01, 2025 Update

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In air cargo, the US suspension of de minimis eligibility for Chinese goods drove a reported 43% drop in China-US low value shipment volumes in May. Some frontloading out of South East Asia ahead of the July US tariff deadline may explain SEA-US air cargo rates climbing 11% to $5.17/kg kg since early May.