BlueYonder

MARCH 11, 2025

A wave of chaos followed that turned the supply chain upside down, forcing it to adapt, transform, and learn at an accelerated pace. 3 long term changes to the supply chain 1. McKinsey research shows that 73% of companies are now pursuing dual-sourcing , and 60% are regionalizing their supply chains.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 21, 2025

Building on the technology developed in classical mechanics, the invention of wave mechanics by Erwin Schrdinger and expansion by many others triggered the “modern era” of science beginning around 1925. There were numerous individuals who contributed to the field.

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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.

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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.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 18, 2025

AMR Forecast Down h $55 Million That’s how much Walmart says it has already saved from a solution it calls “Self-Healing Inventory” system in Mexico City, automatically rerouting supplies when overstocks appear. “Proven US technologies are now rolling out globally, enabling faster, smarter operations at scale.”

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides perspectives relative to despite having a tentative back-to-work wage negotiation, the outstanding issue of port automation provides added concerns for global industry supply chain teams. ports lag behind other global ports in automation focused on increased throughput.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 26, 2025

Shipping giant Maersk has rolled out Maersk Trade & Tariff Studio, a digital solution designed to empower global cargo owners and bring clarity to complex customs processes. Maersk’s research reveals that 5-6% of tariffs are, on average, overpaid due to a lack of centralized data and optimization efforts.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 15, 2025

Supply Chain Matters features its latest full edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a compilation of funding, partnership and other noteworthy announcements related to supply chain technology providers. The Neon technology will eventually be integrated into the Databricks platform.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 17, 2025

🙂 Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. For small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs), e-commerce is an opportunity to sell to a larger customer base and to take advantage of various tech tools to compete with larger businesses. Automated Compliance: Streamlined documentation for cross-border trade.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 27, 2025

BCC Research has recently released the “ Cold Chain Regional Analysis Market: Middle East and North Africa(MENA) ” market analysis. Based on their findings, the cold chain market is expected to reach $41.1 Cold storage continues to dominate the market, making up 56% of total cold chain activity in the region as of 2024.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 14, 2025

The Key Advantages of Implementing Barge Pumping Solutions By Mike Bronson (pictured) Content Writer 78 Views Industrial sectors that depend on liquid cargo movement, such as oil and gas, chemical production, or maritime transport, face constant pressure to improve efficiency while keeping costs under control.

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Cathy Roberson

JULY 7, 2025

Postal Service (USPS) transitioned its primary air cargo contract from FedEx to UPS effective September 30, 2024. Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. UPS “The USPS air cargo business fits beautifully with our strategy to grow our B2B business. increase from Q4 2023. increase from Q1 2024.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Research from Creditsafe’s Cost of Late Payments report found nearly 86% of businesses saying that up to 30% of their monthly invoiced sales are overdue. Late payments are the silent disruptor that’s eroding trust, liquidity and operational continuity across the supply chain. Supply chains don’t operate in silos.

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Freightera

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Significant investments in research and development (R&D), factory equipment changes, and sourcing specialized materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel would be required for factories to produce EV batteries. Supply Chain Issues: The materials needed for batteries (lithium, cobalt, etc.)

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2025

We have taken this proactive measure to safeguard our people, assets, and customers’ cargo in light of increased regional instability." Earlier, Israel announced it had conducted overnight strikes on missile factories and a research center linked to Iran’s nuclear program.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

States Photo: iStock.com/ ronnachaipark July 10, 2025 SupplyChainBrain With no end in sight to the truck driver shortage, many freight firms plan to raise wages and make efforts to improve drivers’ work-life balance, according to a 2025 Logistics Report from Tech.co, a research, analysis and news provider.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

issued similar statements on June 10, saying their payment plans are aimed at promoting efficient capital flows across supply chains in the automotive industry. Supply chain financing is common in the auto industry. At least three carmakers, including Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Guangzhou Automobile Group Co.

Price Reduction

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 15, 2025

Cargo vans are versatile vehicles that offer more than just transportation—they can generate a pretty decent income. In recent years, cargo van owners have benefited from many earning opportunities that have multiplied exponentially. Once you know your van’s potential, it’s time to research local market needs and niches.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 29, 2025

Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. But, at the same time, it has also invested in technology tools in its super hubs that are replacing closed facilities to process packages quicker and with less workers. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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USC Consulting Group

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

According to a Research and Markets report, the intermodal freight transportation market will reach an estimated $103.78 Logistics Technologies Are Advancing Advanced logistics and management technologies can increase supply chain visibility , making managing multiple modes of transport more accessible.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In air cargo, rates ex-China remained elevated but level last week even in whats meant to be one of the busiest weeks of the year, as capacity additions, frontloading and advanced capacity reservations combined to avert peak season chaos. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox.

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EFT

JUNE 5, 2025

The research says that since 2020 battery prices have fallen 30%, allowing batteries to become bigger without incurring major rises in costs. Primary Event: Reuters Events: Supply Chain Europe 2025 YouTube URL: [link] Image Caption: Volvo's range of electric trucks. Credit Volvo Group.

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Freightos

JULY 1, 2025

Join 60,000+ Supply Chain Experts Who Never Miss an Issue! 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. Procure : Streamlined procurement and cost savings with digital rate management and automated workflows.

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Freightos

JUNE 24, 2025

Join 60,000+ Supply Chain Experts Who Never Miss an Issue! The ceasefire is also restoring air cargo capacity to the Gulf region after some airspace closures on Monday. In air cargo, Freightos Air Index rate data show that prices are easing slightly but are stable overall for the major lanes. America by air.

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EFT

JULY 22, 2025

Apple in $500 million rare earth magnet deal with MP to expand US supply chain Apple (AAPL.O) for rare earth magnets, mitigating supply risks after China curbed exports this year and representing a major coup for MP that sent its shares soaring by a fifth. trade deal. has signed a $500 million deal with MP Materials (MP.N)

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 18, 2025

The following Supply Chain Matters multi-part guest commentary is authored by Michael Lamoureux who provides over 18 years of experience and observations and experience in procurement sourcing technology applications. We challenge you to find a sourcing tool that understands production schedules. We never have.

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Cathy Roberson

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. I’m not a politician nor an economist by any means, but it’s easy to see that supply chains will need to be extra agile and to pivot at a moment’s notice to address sudden changes in trade. could represent $1.5

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2025

In this special edition of our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech column, we highlight two noteworthy investments. flagged fleet, expand the capacity of key container ports on both coasts, develop state-of-the art warehousing across the country and establish a significant air cargo hub in Chicago.

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Freightos

JULY 22, 2025

Home Transpac post-peak ocean cools, and no signs of air cargo bump ahead of August tariff expirations – July 22, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. Join 60,000+ Supply Chain Experts Who Never Miss an Issue!

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Freightos

JULY 8, 2025

Home Transpacific ocean rates continue to slide; Air cargo out of the Middle East still recovering – July 08, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. Join 60,000+ Supply Chain Experts Who Never Miss an Issue!

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 8, 2025

See More Bad News on US Cargo Theft.) Supply Chain Digest Says. NMFTA says the new “Cybersecurity Cargo Crime Reduction Framework” is an actionable guide for shippers, carriers, third-party logistics providers and brokers that It outlines key steps parties can take to reduce cargo theft risk.

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EFT

MAY 19, 2025

cargo have surged since the countries declared a 90-day truce on punitive tit-for-tat tariffs last weekend, operators said, spawning traffic jams at Chinese ports and factories that could take weeks to clear. China to US ocean cargo bookings surge after tariff pause, Vizion says U.S. retailers including Walmart (WMT.N)

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Freightos

MAY 7, 2025

This move implies a significant shift away from air cargo for China-US e-commerce and to ocean freight and domestic fulfillment in an effort to avoid tariffs as long as possible, reduce costs from air cargo, or shift the tariff burden to domestic sellers. Name This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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Freightos

JULY 29, 2025

Join 60,000+ Supply Chain Experts Who Never Miss an Issue! Air cargo volumes out of Japan or the EU to the US could see some bump from the lower tariffs on auto parts. Procure : Streamlined procurement and cost savings with digital rate management and automated workflows.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2025

With so much apparently subject to change and therefore still up in the air, importers are very hesitant to make any drastic changes to their supply chains just yet. Judah Levine Head of Research, Freightos Group Judah is an experienced market research manager, using data-driven analytics to deliver market-based insights.

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Freightos

JUNE 17, 2025

Join 60,000+ Supply Chain Experts Who Never Miss an Issue! air cargo, China – US rates were level last week at $5.29/kg. Procure : Streamlined procurement and cost savings with digital rate management and automated workflows. Start your week with the industry insights others miss. "

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Freightos

JUNE 17, 2025

Join 60,000+ Supply Chain Experts Who Never Miss an Issue! air cargo, China – US rates were level last week at $5.29/kg. Procure : Streamlined procurement and cost savings with digital rate management and automated workflows. Start your week with the industry insights others miss. "

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