Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

In April 2024, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — if they had experienced cargo theft or other types of freight fraud in the past year.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

The logistics landscape is evolving rapidly as more manufacturers relocate production closer to domestic markets. This trend, known as reshoring , is driving the emergence of regionalized freight networks , optimizing supply chains for efficiency, cost savings, and resilience. Government Incentives for Reshoring The U.S.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 1, 2025

Supply Chain’s Moment of Truth Has Arrived! In 1982 Keith Oliver is credited with coining the phrase “Supply Chain Management” As I began my career in 1982 I can attest to the fact that the term Supply Chain was not in general use at that time. But this is my view of Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 26, 2025

Supply Chain Matters features our 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 or industry services providers.

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Freight Waves

JULY 13, 2025

trade with Mexico rises to $74B in May; Redwood Logistics opens office in Queretaro, Mexico; and Franke Group opens production plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico. The new location, situated in Mexico’s central Bajío region, is positioned to support nearshoring efforts and strengthen cross-border supply chains, Redwood officials said.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 17, 2025

🙂 Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. However, as air freight rates climb and capacity tightens and questions regarding the future of US de minimis, interest in ocean freight services is on the rise. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Still, it can be just as disruptive to supply chain performance. Preventive maintenance derails, compliance filings are missed, and work orders begin piling up. Vehicles are sidelined, drivers grow frustrated, and delivery times slip. What Happens When Fleet Leadership Is Unstable Losing a fleet manager isn’t just an HR issue.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2025

Different manufacturers and vendors often use different protocols and systems, making integrations resource intensive from both a capital and personnel perspective. Progress toward interoperability is ongoing, and standards being promoted by industry groups are likely to reduce integration complexity over time.

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Freight Waves

JULY 16, 2025

During the second quarter of this year, the frequency of incidents involving thieves acting upon inside information has been rising, according to Tony Pelli, global director of supply chain resilience at BSI Consulting. That was a bit of a surprise to us and something that we don’t see that frequently in the U.S.”

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 8, 2025

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 13, 2025

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 29, 2025

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 7, 2025

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 6, 2025

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 22, 2025

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2025

Tyler is CEO of Express Logistics Group, a T-Rex Prestige Worldwide company, based out of Cincinnati and Chicago. About Tyler Hildebrand Tyler Hildebrand is CEO of Express Logistics Group, a T-Rex Prestige Worldwide company, based out of Cincinnati and Chicago.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

So argues Greg Petro, CEO of First Insight , a retail platform that uses AI analysis of consumer feedback to predict demand, determine pricing thresholds and model scenarios around, for example, differing tariff levels or supply chain bottlenecks. Then, there’s the power of AI to model consumer groups and forecast human behavior.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 7, 2025

Freight isn’t booming, costs haven’t come down, and the people at the top are still “navigating the fog” — while small fleets are stuck in it with no GPS. That means it’s still expensive to move freight, and the system isn’t getting more efficient. While Europe is charging full-speed ahead on zero-emissions freight, the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Space freight is becoming more accessible, offering a new dimension for logistics operations. For logistics professionals, the cost and limitations of space freight require careful evaluation to determine practical applications.

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Cathy Roberson

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. DeliverDirect serves various industries, including retail, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and related sectors, and it utilizes a network of alternative carriers for the last-mile delivery. Cathy I’ve opened the Substack Chat for subscribers.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 2, 2025

The group, led by General Director of Marketing Mark Ganaway, will be dedicated to growing carload volume across BNSF’s 32,500-mile network. “As First Mile/Last Mile will be focused on providing solutions and breaking down those barriers, leading to a more streamlined supply chain from start to finish.”

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Freight Waves

JUNE 23, 2025

The 2025 North America Customer Advisory Board includes leaders from over 30 major organizations across various industries, such as Republic Services, Performance Food Group, Pike, DHL Supply Chain, and XPO. Mohawk Industries is the largest flooring manufacturer in the world, with 800+ tractors and 2,500+ trailers in its fleet.

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BlueYonder

DECEMBER 3, 2024

They’ve been able to significantly expand their business, as manufacturers and retailers are increasingly outsourcing their logistics tasks — and counting on LSPs to master the complicated business of distributing and transporting their products. appeared first on Supply Chain Nation. Blue Yonder Delivers.

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Precoro

MAY 19, 2025

Some laws, such as the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act , also regulate sourcing practices and require large businesses to vet the supply chain for suppliers who engage in exploitative or unsustainable practices. Are the suppliers using ethically sourced materials? Are their workers paid fairly?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 20, 2025

Haifa port, which was privatized in 2022, is owned 70% by Indias Adani Ports while the remaining 30% is held by Israels Gadot Group. The ocean carrier said it had not experienced any further disruptions to its scheduled operations in the region.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

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

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 25, 2025

Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. Over the last several years, we have worked diligently with our vendors to further diversify our global supply chain. Michael Hartshorn - Group President and Chief Operating Officer Williams-Sonoma Q1 ending May 4. A busy week in retail earnings!

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Cathy Roberson

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. Even today when one reads the numerous articles about the benefits of manufacturing or assembling in Mexico, most of them highlight Mexico's low-cost labor and, of course, its proximity to the US market. Note Rothe’s emphasis on quick moves.

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EFT

JUNE 5, 2025

The IEA predicts that this trajectory of expanding battery sizes and falling prices should continue as larger and larger economies of scale are achieved in production alongside additional manufacturing advances, leading to a larger market as purchase prices become more accessible for a wider variety of users. Credit Volvo Group.

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EFT

JULY 15, 2025

year-on-year in June, after higher tariffs on goods from the country's top ocean trade partner extended a steep drop that began in May , supply chain technology provider Descartes (DSG.TO) said on Tuesday. US ocean imports from China tumbled 28% in June on tariff hikes U.S. imports of containerized goods from China tumbled 28.3%

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EFT

JUNE 23, 2025

The key supply chain stories from Reuters’ global network of journalists China's rare earth magnet shipments halve in May due to export curbs China's overseas shipments of rare earth magnets halved in May from April, tumbling to their lowest levels in more than five years due to export curbs.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 16, 2025

Supply Chain Digest Says. Gartner says that “Over 90% of supply chain logistics functions have started or completed a digital transformation within the past three years, and high-performing functions set the logistics digital technology strategy 48% of the time.” A ny comments on Gartners thoughts?

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2025

If you asked those same leaders what they wished they had in place and are now investing in heavily, the answer would be “supply chain analytics.” The goal: to be better prepared to manage operations in moments of near-total uncertainty.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 2, 2025

For supply chain employers, particularly those managing large, distributed workforces or frontline operations, understanding this shifting landscape is essential to staying compliant, minimizing risk and planning for the future.

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Precoro

MARCH 27, 2025

Rising costs, supply chain chaos, and economic swings put businesses under enormous pressure to protect their margins.   Make no mistake: cost avoidance can make a significant difference in your long-term spending and prevent future financial risks, such as inflation or supply chain disruptions.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 9, 2025

Supply Chain Digest Says. Click here to send us your comments Just recently, Gartner itself did an interesting look at what supply chain execs were saying at the Orlando conference as well as a similar event in Europe. Below are some highlights from the Gartner blog post. This shift was accompanied by a change in tone.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 27, 2025

Or, we could look at the Gartner top 25 supply chains list. That famous ranking used to be released at a dinner the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference in May (now called the Supply Chain Symposium), but this year it was again released in a webinar a few weeks after the conference. Gilmore Says.

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