Cargo Procurement Transportation 
Cathy Roberson
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
For the past few years, the air cargo market has greatly benefited from international e-commerce. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 80% of e-commerce is transported by air and makes up upwards of 30% of total air cargo volume. Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 13, 2025
For a retailer, that might take the form of guidance as to where and how much to produce items, how to transport them, and where to position them in a manner that best reflects actual consumer demand. Featured Product Popular Stories End to De Minimis Slows Flow of Air Cargo from China to U.S.
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Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2025
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.
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 17, 2025
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.
Supply Chain Matters
OCTOBER 22, 2024
While multi-industry logistics, transportation and customer fulfilment teams might have languished with a sigh of relief, they are likely to be aware that this new contract is not a done deal yet. Yet, there is still a reported lag times related to movement of containers to intermodal inland rail or surface trucking transportation.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 21, 2025
And cross-functional teams — from procurement and sales to finance and customer service — are left scrambling to react. However, the real nuance comes into play when looking at a single mode of transport, particularly road freight. Assembly lines pause. Inventory buffers shrink. Deliveries miss their windows. Consider that U.K.
Supply Chain Brain
JULY 14, 2025
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