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Why the Future of Freight Is Multimodal

Supply Chain Brain

In April, freight company HLS Group reported 80 canceled sailings from China as trade tensions with the U.S. And cross-functional teams — from procurement and sales to finance and customer service — are left scrambling to react. Throughout this process, freight is shipped using a mix of modes and service types. intensified.

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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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From Fragile to Flexible: Building Risk-Resilient Procurement Ecosystems

SCMDOJO

It’s easy to feel at ease when procurement systems operate as they should—robust and solid. Procurement teams now face a clear need: build bendable systems instead of unbreakable ones. Let’s look at how procurement ecosystems can become more prepared for anything that comes their way. That is, until something goes wrong.

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Event Proceedings: LSCMS Shippers Council Sustainability Round Table Report

LSCMS

LeMaster highlighted the variety of subcommittees within the council, including those focusing on digitalisation, ocean procurement, and air freight procurement, all working collaboratively to share best practices and spearhead change.

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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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Outsmart Disruption with AI: Three Strategies for Supply Chain Resilience

Supply Chain Brain

Producer Global Supply Chain Management Mideast Conflict Is Latest Threat to Global Fertilizer Supplies Global Trade & Economics Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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How Supply Chain Innovation Propels Startups to Unicorn Status!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Smart contracts – Blockchain-based smart contracts increase procurement efficiency and transparency. Unicorn Case Studies Here are a few examples of supply chain innovation helping propel startups to unicorn status : Ocado – Automated Warehouses UK online grocer Ocado built highly automated warehouses using robots.