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“Brace!” Endless disruptions mark new path to supply chain resiliency

Freight Waves

Said Hookham, “Carriers are leaning into this business,” indicating a growing willingness within the industry to work together. In a context where disruptions are not abating, digital readiness can empower organizations to remain agile and competitive. Find more articles by Stuart Chirls here.

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Supply Chain vs Logistics vs Transportation vs Operations: Understanding the Differences That Drive Business Success

ThroughPut

Core Activities in Logistics: Order fulfillment Warehouse and inventory management Freight and shipping coordination Packaging and labeling Last-mile delivery and returns Goal: Efficient and cost-effective movement and storage of goods. Why These Differences Matter?

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The Future of Trucking: Change, Wins and Best Practices

Supply Chain Brain

One theme was clear: Transformation is underway, and those who lean into it will be better positioned for what’s next. An Ever-Evolving Market The freight market has never been static, but lately, the pace of change feels faster and more consequential than ever. A final point that really resonated: Not all freight is good freight.

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What Retailers are Saying About Tariffs - Part 5

Cathy Roberson

But as you know, our inventory is incredibly lean and tight and well managed. So you're going to see inventory increasing intentionally more this year early on compared to last year as we navigate kind of those 2 events. Steve Fasching – CFO Ralph Lauren Q4 ending March 29. I wear a number of hats these days.

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What Retailers are Saying About Tariffs - Part 3

Cathy Roberson

I’m also helping out the Reverse Logistics Association as a research manager, and at JOC, I help out as a research analyst and write a weekly LinkedIn newsletter, Freight Forward , summarizing JOC & other published articles and providing an outlook for the week ahead. I wear a number of hats these days.

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How AI Is Turning Inventory Data Into a Strategic Advantage

Supply Chain Brain

In the face of geopolitical and macroeconomic headwinds, the companies that adopt it now will be better positioned to operate lean and resilient. AI inventory automation, in the form of affordable, high-speed autonomous robotic systems, has moved from experimental to essential.

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Managing Supply Chains Through Tariff Confusion and Chaos

Cathy Roberson

Lean into supply chain partners for advice, communicate with customers, utilize available supply chain tools to their fullest, and don’t panic. Buckle Up International trade is going to get bumpier over the next four years, so be prepared for the unexpected. I wear a number of hats these days.