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.

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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. China remains a central focus, with renewed tariffs on electronics, steel, and machinery. Maersk Middle East situation update.

Asia

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. Ethical sourcing science can be applied in so many different ways,” she adds. Or so they say, when asked in surveys.)

Manufacturing Procurement

Freight Waves

JULY 30, 2025

A truck shipment managed by Ceva Logistics and containing about $15 million worth of Apple products and semiconductors was stolen earlier this month in Reno, Nevada, and remains under investigation, according to authorities and a source familiar with the case. Electronics was the most targeted product type in both countries.

Nevada

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2025

In this case, gen AI gathers insights from this data, while agentic AI autonomously adjusts sourcing strategies for supply chain risk mitigation. Consider an AI solution that analyzes supplier locations by region and the potential effects of a new tariff.

Sourcing Strategies

TransAudit

APRIL 17, 2025

Modifications to Section 301 tariffs affecting a broader range of Chinese goods, including consumer electronics and machine parts. Consumer electronics : Facing higher costs on semiconductors and finished goods from Asia. Freight forwarders are increasingly promoting transloading and FTZ usage to defer or avoid tariff payments.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Freightera

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

While passenger electric cars have seen widespread adoption, transitioning the freight industry to electric trucks has proven to be very challenging, for multiple reasons. EVs Face Serious Production Challenges Electric freight truck production is very different from traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

Freight

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

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RFgen

JULY 18, 2025

Cost, Proximity and Speed Freight cost per container from Asia to North America has risen by nearly 60 percent since 2020, driven by port congestion and shipping-line rate hikes. Automotive OEMs have poured resources into new assembly plants, while electronics giants are expanding semiconductor-packaging facilities.

North America

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. The company, headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, had been primarily focused on coal mining in Appalachia.

Wyoming

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 22, 2025

A New Age of Disruption Many businesses are already feeling the impact of tariff changes, with sectors such as automotive, electronics, steel, and aluminum seeing tariffs swing dramatically in short periods, creating uncertainty around whether their next shipment will arrive at a 5% or 25% premium.

Price Reduction

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Webinars Five Ways AI-Enabled Digital Twins Will Shape the Future of Supply Chains Technology Ships’ Electronics Increasingly Jammed Since Israel Struck Iran Global Gateways Watch: The Crisis in Access to Critical Raw Materials Supply Chain Visibility Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain Visibility Regulation & Compliance Sourcing/Procurement/SRM Supply Chain Security & Risk Mgmt Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Yee Chow is global head of strategy and implementation at Zevero.

Rail Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 16, 2025

An Ever-Evolving Market The freight market has never been static, but lately, the pace of change feels faster and more consequential than ever. Disruptions, whether from extreme weather, geopolitical tension, or economic uncertainty, aren’t isolated events anymore; they’re recurring features of the freight landscape.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 29, 2025

It demands a deep dive into complex calculations and multi-faceted considerations that impact everything from sourcing and production strategies to long-term investment and risk management. Evaluating the options around sourcing from different countries and applying different inbound and outbound transportation strategies.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 22, 2025

Beef Prices Soar to Record Highs Global Supply Chain Management Iveco Is Said to Draw Takeover Interest From India’s Tata Motors Aerospace & Defense TSMC Races to Meet Soaring Chip Demand as Profits Surge Facility Location Planning Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2025

This control is particularly useful if you’re shipping specialized freight. The control it affords is also helpful for ensuring visibility and a high level of customer satisfaction at every stage of the supply chain. Owning your cold chain (or finding a partner that does) is one way to reduce the complexity and make shipping more manageable.

Hawaii

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 14, 2025

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Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

In a typical warehouse, AMRs function as a force multiplier, enabling the same number of people to handle more freight easily. A final plus for warehouse operations has been the workforce impact of P2G solutions.

Warehousing

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain In the rush to adjust sourcing strategies in line with current trends in international trade, the answer might be to think small. And they can identify alternative sources in the event of a disruption in the primary supply line, whatever the cause. The conversations are becoming real,” he says.

Manufacturing Procurement

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

The regulation is designed to provide European consumers with extensive data about the provenance of the items they purchase, all the way back to the sourcing of raw materials. Beyond the promotion of ethical sourcing, it’s also about “how we can extend the life of products,” Balaam says.

Manufacturing Procurement

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Suppliers contribute their expertise in battery technology, lightweight materials, electronic components etc., By collaborating closely with suppliers, logistics providers, and alternative ingredient sources, food manufacturers, for example, can develop contingency plans and diversify their supply chains.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 12, 2025

Even basic components, like GM parts for their trucks or SUVs, can get caught in the tangle of global sourcing. Then there’s the cost: skyrocketing freight rates turn a smooth operation into a budget buster. China tensions jacked up costs for electronics. But it’s not just high-tech stuff, either.

Automotive

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 23, 2025

According to our 2024 report, Generative AI in the B2B Marketplace , 81% of B2B businesses are already investing in AI, with 79% anticipating increasing their AI budgets within the next year.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Arena Solutions

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Although companies incur high upfront reshoring expenses from relocating their operations, investing in new facilities, and hiring labor, they realize long-term savings through reduced freight, energy, travel, and operating costs.

Material Savings

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 31, 2025

That means dynamically rerouting orders, reprioritizing fulfillment sources, and adjusting service level agreements on the fly. Order management plays a pivotal role in this process by acting as the operational source of truth. But resiliency isn’t simply about alerting delays — it’s about actionable adaptability.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Last Mile Delivery Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage LTL/Truckload Services Education & Professional Development HR & Labor Management RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! The time to build a leadership culture is now — before your next fleet manager walks away and your supply chain pays the price.

Negotiating Skills

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2025

Beef Prices Soar to Record Highs Global Supply Chain Management Shipping to Hawaii: How to Navigate the Obstacle Course Last Mile Delivery AI-Powered Supply Chains: Building Resilience in a Complicated World Artificial Intelligence Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2025

When interoperable with electronic health records, billing systems and regulatory frameworks, they reduce friction and streamline compliance workflows. These platforms consolidate fragmented information, simplify reporting, and improve visibility into stock levels, expiration dates and usage trends. But software alone isn’t enough.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2025

Corn Industry: Coca-Colas Rumored Switch to Cane Sugar Doesnt Make Sense Global Supply Chain Management Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

Sourcing Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain?

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Descartes

JUNE 4, 2025

These forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions including the following: global shipment volumes continuing at levels generally consistent with those experienced historically; the Russia-Ukraine Conflict and Israel-Hamas Conflict not having a material negative impact on shipment volumes or on the demand for the products and services (..)

Expense Reduction

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 14, 2025

Packsize Box First or Box Last? Punching Through Your Packaging Process More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

Packaging

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

For smaller fashion brands, as highlighted by Glossy , the financial burden of tariffs can be especially acute, often forcing them to absorb higher costs or shift their sourcing strategies entirely. China tariffs continues to evolve, impacting industries from tech to fashion. Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2025

Beef Prices Soar to Record Highs Global Supply Chain Management Iveco Is Said to Draw Takeover Interest From India’s Tata Motors Aerospace & Defense How AI-Driven Autonomy Is Reinventing Supply Chains Artificial Intelligence Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

Supply Chain Planning Software

IT Supply Chain

AUGUST 7, 2025

Why More US Importers Choose DDP Shipping from China in 2025 By Dean Taylor (pictured) Content Writer 108 Views Stop Losing Sleep Over China–USA Freight If you’re importing products from China to the U.S., Maybe your freight forwarder disappeared just when you needed a delivery update. chances are you’ve had a shipment go sideways.

China

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

Tariff and Deportation Policies on Collision Course in Agribusiness Global Trade & Economics How Reverse Logistics Is Reshaping Retail’s Future Reverse Logistics Digital Edition SupplyChainBrain 2025 ESG Guide: Is ESG Still Relevant?

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