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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. 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.

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Download Executive Summaries of ARC’s Supply Chain Market Research

Logistics Viewpoints

Download Executive Summary Supply Chain Management Market Opportunity – Where’s the opportunity in global SCM? Download Executive Summary Transportation Execution Systems – Digital freight is here. Unpack the platforms powering smart freight routing, carrier management, and cost control.

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Warehouse P2G Robotics: A Flexible and Affordable Solution

Supply Chain Brain

The warehouse, meanwhile, has been elevated from afterthought to a central player, as new demands and responsibilities are placed on supply chains — from small-batch wave picking and reverse logistics to deeper supplier collaboration, and tariff and sustainability compliance. Just be prepared for anything and keep going.

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

ThroughPut

Supply chain management (SCM) is the overarching system that governs how goods move from raw materials to the final customer. It includes everything from managing transportation providers to optimizing warehouse layouts, picking and packing, and even handling customs paperwork. Final Thoughts Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1.

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Mathematical Optimization: Supply Chain Management by the Numbers

Supply Chain Brain

Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox. Featured Product Popular Stories End to De Minimis Slows Flow of Air Cargo from China to U.S.

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Shipping to Hawaii: How to Navigate the Obstacle Course

Supply Chain Brain

In Hawaii, these opportunities are most readily available for drayage trucking and warehousing. This control is particularly useful if you’re shipping specialized freight. Though capital-intensive on the front end, owning infrastructure can cut costs across the board.

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Before You Automate: Five Tips Every Fulfillment Leader Should Know

Supply Chain Brain

Look for solutions with ergonomic workstations that use images, lights and clear visual cues instead of audio prompts, which can get lost in a noisy warehouse or confuse a multilingual workforce. A user-friendly system will be intuitive, ergonomic and language-independent — making it easy to onboard new workers fast.