Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2025

In April, freight company HLS Group reported 80 canceled sailings from China as trade tensions with the U.S. 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. intensified. That means going multimodal.

Freight

ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Demand forecasting has evolved dramatically in recent years. Businesses have shifted from supply-focused approaches to demand-driven models, yet many still struggle to balance accuracy with agility. What is Demand Forecasting in Supply Chain Management? What is Demand Forecasting in Supply Chain Management?

Forecasting

Kinaxis

AUGUST 1, 2025

For each affected item, calculate the total cost increase including not just the tariff itself, but associated freight, handling, and cash flow implications. Develop a clear classification system that separates tariff-affected suppliers from unaffected ones, then drill deeper into sub-categories based on impact severity and substitutability.

Negotiating Skills

Supply Chain Shaman

JULY 2, 2025

I question how we can remain open to outcomes and have data-driven discussions as technology continues to offer new opportunities. CLM changed its name twenty years ago to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) to be more inclusive of the source, plan, and make aspects of supply chain management. Demand Signals.

Optimal Sourcing

Freight Waves

JULY 10, 2025

FreightWaves has announced that Leland Miller, CEO of China Beige Book International, will deliver a keynote address at the upcoming Future of Freight Festival (F3) this November. The event, a premier gathering for freight and logistics leaders, promises to equip attendees with forward-looking strategies amid ongoing U.S.-China

China

Kinaxis

AUGUST 11, 2025

Logistics service providers—from freight forwarders, 3PLs, and 4PLs to warehousing operators and drayage companies—became the first line in the supply chain to absorb financial impact during those chaotic initial weeks. Everyone has spent countless hours making manual updates to systems to account for the rapidly evolving tariff landscape.

Optimal Sourcing

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2025

A reliable third-party logistics (3PL) provider can help you create a secure, resilient shipping strategy that safeguards your freight — and your peace of mind. Common types of cargo theft  Fraudulent pickups: Thieves pose as legitimate carriers and steal freight through phony pickup arrangements.

3PL

Freight Waves

JUNE 16, 2025

In a major advancement for global supply chain technology, project44 has launched Movement, a comprehensive Decision Intelligence Platform that transforms how businesses manage their supply chains. The platform is built on a four-layered framework: Connect, See, Act, Automate.

Supply Chain Design Software

Freight Waves

AUGUST 8, 2025

This week: Reefer Van Network brings freight on demand, Trinity Logistics has a new solution combating fraud, and Shiplify gives visibility into accessorial charges. Reefer Van Network launches on-demand expedited bookings. As Winston puts it, “This isn’t just a booking tool—it’s a gateway to a better shipping experience.

Demand Planning Software

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 4, 2025

auto parts are sourced from Mexico, making the tariff impact immediate and severe. Technology and Electronics: Supplier Diversification and Relocation The tech industry, particularly semiconductor manufacturers and consumer electronics firms, is facing significant challenges due to tariffs on Chinese components and finished goods.

Mexico

Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

It creates a single source of truth for your rate management, automating RFQs and streamlining the entire procurement process. billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

Optimal Sourcing

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2025

In addition, other infrastructure repairs which impact freight transportation in and around Ashville, North Carolina are still not completed. The logistics, supply chain, freight transportation, warehousing, and inventory management sectors often operate on razor-thin margins. tallying a staggering $182 billion in damages.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Disruptions have become the norm, rather than the exception, and the only organizations that can thrive in this new reality are those with the right tools. One consistent theme emerged from these discussions: the need to move away from disconnected logistics technology silos toward a much more connected ecosystem.

Supply Chain Design Software

Freightos

JUNE 10, 2025

Home Container rates surging as shippers rush ahead of deadlines – June 10, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. In the meantime, surging transpacific container demand is having knock-on effects on other lanes too.

Negotiating Skills

The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 15, 2025

His work on better practices for optimizing freight procurement strategies has been featured in Supply Chain Management Review. Global Tariffs & Supply Chain Strategy: This episode explores how changing tariffs impact freight costs, sourcing, and overall supply chain strength.

Optimal Sourcing

Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Home Meet Freightos Procure: The Next Evolution of SHIPSTA Freightos Procure rebrands SHIPSTA, enhancing procurement with market intelligence and seamless booking within the Freightos Enterprise suite, empowering shippers to manage the entire freight lifecycle efficiently. Leadership Perspective We’re not just changing a name.

Optimal Sourcing

The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 18, 2025

Mike is the Head of Intermodal Solutions at SONAR, the leading freight market analytics tool and dashboard, aggregating billions of data points from hundreds of sources to provide the fastest data in the transportation and logistics sector. Mike Baudendistel and Joe Lynch discuss the CPG supply chain.

Supply Chain Design Software

Freight Waves

JULY 11, 2025

Shippers don’t partner with LSPs just to move freight—they rely on them to orchestrate complex, responsive, and cost-efficient networks on their behalf. For clarity in this article, LSP is an umbrella term covering 3PLs, freight brokers, freight forwarders (FFWs), 4PLs—any party that both plans and executes freight on behalf of shippers.

Supply Chain Design Software

EFT

JULY 1, 2025

Implementing new technologies is the top strategic priority among the 671 supply chain leaders interviewed by Blue Yonder for their 2025 Supply Chain Compass , and it is a goal they are highly confident in achieving, however, digging into the report reveals legacy technologies and data structures might hold them back in these ambitions.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

A lot of people overuse the term, just to say ‘I made something better,’” says Jerry Yurchisin, senior data science strategist with Gurobi , provider of a prescriptive analytics software platform built on decision intelligence technology. That’s an especially valuable tool for dealing with today’s ever-changing tariff schemes.

Optimal Sourcing

RFgen

JULY 8, 2025

Legacy systems, particularly manual inventory tracking and outdated technologies, do not offer the speed or visibility needed for responsive decision making. As a result, boards and executive teams are shifting their mindset—recognizing that technology investment must go hand in hand with new leadership approaches.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Freight Waves

JULY 10, 2025

The confirmation by Fluor not only solidifies the economic potential of the Brook Mine but also positions Ramaco Resources as a key player in reducing the country’s dependency on foreign sources of rare earth elements. ’s total permanent magnet demand is a crucial development in shifting the nation’s supply chain dynamics.

Wyoming

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2025

Many leading organizations are already putting this into practice to harness business data, integrate technology infrastructure, and embed AI to drive fast, cross-functional decision-making. But to get there, organizations must be prepared to disrupt their traditional supply chain models, and make way for stronger modern systems.

Sourcing Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 16, 2025

Between market volatility, rapid advances in automation and rising customer expectations, transportation leaders are being forced to rethink legacy systems and outdated ways of operating. An Ever-Evolving Market The freight market has never been static, but lately, the pace of change feels faster and more consequential than ever.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 27, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain The science of forensic chemistry, familiar to millions of viewers of crime dramas on TV and film, is playing a key role today in tracing the source of products all the way back to their origin. Uygur people waiting for buyers for their harvest of cotton. Photo: iStock.com/Gujiang xie July 28, 2025 Robert J.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

The Demand for Carbon Accounting The push for sustainability isn’t new, but it has reached a tipping point. This shift, driven by regulation and growing public pressure, investor scrutiny and retailer mandates, is redefining a successful CPG business. Carbon tracking is changing from a side initiative into a foundational business requirement.

Rail Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 8, 2025

From sourcing premium raw ingredients to delivering each fresh pint to customers, breweries face a host of complex challenges. Sourcing High-Quality Raw Materials Quality is king in brewing. For export, favoring speedier air freight despite its higher costs might be an investment in maintaining your brew’s flavor at its peak.

Supply Chain Planning Software

QAD

JULY 23, 2025

AI in Supply Chain: Transformative Technologies and Strategies Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the supply chain landscape, offering powerful tools to help streamline operations, boost resilience, and increase visibility across every link in the chain. What is AI in Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2025

To meet this moment, health systems must adopt a more resilient, transparent, and data-driven approach, powered by digital transformation. A System Under Strain The fragility of the medication supply chain isn’t theoretical; it’s happening in real time. This is the reality: unpredictable disruptions are colliding with outdated systems.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2025

Supply chain software is a game-changing tool that offers immense opportunities for growth and success in the transportation services market. Nevertheless, the supply chain industry faces various challenges that can be effectively addressed through the utilization of high-performing software solutions.

Waste Reduction

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 22, 2025

E-commerce growth, labor shortages and unpredictable demand are pushing many facilities to turn to automation as a way to stay competitive. Among the most effective solutions: automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), which use mobile robots to handle inventory storage and picking.

Supply Chain Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 21, 2025

Leveraging emerging technologies gives startups supply chain advantages that legacy players cannot match. Here’s why the supply chain is critical for startups: Enabling hypergrowth – The supply chain allows startups to fulfill surging demand and scale quickly without excessive backlogs or stockouts.

Optimal Sourcing

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 9, 2025

Ocean Market Update Reliable Solutions in a Volatile Market The ocean freight market continues to navigate volatility shaped by shifting trade policies, geopolitical uncertainty, and cautious market sentiment. Across the region, available capacity remains sufficient for current demand. Maersk Middle East situation update.

Asia

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2025

The technology reduces risks, operational errors, delays and waste, while simultaneously improving the customer journey. These tools empower users to enhance teamwork between humans and machines. For supply chains, AI offers new paradigms and approaches, delivering streamlined processes and results that are unprecedented.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 11, 2025

In response, importers must adopt strategic frameworks that blend regulatory readiness, supply chain agility, and predictive technologies. The industry’s supply chain continues to feel the effects of trade policies that have reshaped sourcing economics. In 2025, resilience has become a necessity.

Pharmaceutical

TransAudit

JULY 24, 2025

In today’s complex logistics landscape, shippers are demanding more than just periodic tracking updates. As global supply chains grow more fragmented , the need to connect systems, standardize data, and act on insights has never been greater. They want granular, real-time insights into every leg of the journey.

Real-time Visibility

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 22, 2025

The challenge is compounded by the comparatively slow digital transformation in the supply chain and distribution sector, with many organizations remaining dependent on pricing systems that are either fully or partially manual. This is where strategic pricing and technology meet.

Price Reduction