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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Elementum

DECEMBER 11, 2018

In the 21st century, customer expectations have pushed supply chain and logistics to evolve at unprecedented speed. In 2019, supply chain will be dominated by one key realization: in order to keep up with customers, brands can neither rely on the old ways, nor place their faith entirely in new technologies.

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ivalua

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The examples that Musk mentions in the video show that modern supply chains are becoming more global and more complex. The uncertainty surrounding Brexit aside, other recent events, like growing tensions with China and Iran , are daily reminders that today’s global business ecosystems are precarious.

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The introduction of E-Procurement: Price and availability are not the only factors to be considered in a purchasing decision, especially now that a strong supply chain has become an unmissable element for every company in today’s business climate (Namulo, 2017).

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ModusLink Corporation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Green supply chain history: The origin of Supply Chain Management can be dated back to the early 20th with Henry Ford who vertically integrates the automotive supply chain and organizational practices. The purpose of going green is shown in the table.

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Oracle SCM

MARCH 16, 2016

A fast-changing oil price is making it harder than ever for businesses to plan for their supply chains. And it is also causing headaches for supply chain managers at global businesses. Indeed, it’s fair to say that oil price volatility is changing the entire dynamic of supply chain planning and execution.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Such huge pressure on sales is also dragging the supply chain department(s) towards an ever-higher service level. Mindmap Supply Chain Execution 24/7. Iran, Islamic Republic of. Technological advancements such as RFID, GPS and 3D printing are opening up new opportunities. Choose country. Afghanistan.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Check out our roundup of nearly 100 digital logistics/supply chain sources. First up, no surprises, China slowdown and depressed commodity prices, then the lifting of sanctions on Iran. The Starship Technology delivery robot won’t be delivering a pallet load any time soon, but it doesn’t it get you thinking?

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

A technology revolution is rapidly changing the way we work, providing threats and opportunities along the way. These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. Mindmap High-Tech Supply Chain 4.0. Iran, Islamic Republic of.

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Elementum

JUNE 19, 2015

The process of identifying and penalizing human traffickers in a supply chain is exhaustive and at this point a comprehensive solution seems nearly impossible. It’s easy for these suppliers to turn a blind eye to any illegal activity, so information about employment doesn’t always make it to the top of the supply chain.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Moving on to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week… XPO Logistics to Acquire Norbert Dentressangle SA. Infor Announces Major Enhancements to Supply Chain Management. US Navy to accompany US-flagged ships in Persian Gulf after Iran seizes vessel (Fox News). You deserve it.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 3, 2016

Robinson help companies simplify their global supply chains. Integrated technology gathers data from all parts of the supply chain and provides full visibility to orders and costs. Robinson supplies a competitive advantage to companies of all sizes. >>Please Iran, Islamic Republic of.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 11, 2016

Supply Chain Movement and software vendor Eyefreight have developed this checklist to provide to pinpoint the key drivers of Freight Spend Management. Iran, Islamic Republic of. And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. Guinea-bissau.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 2, 2020

Crew changes on ships arriving from countries where there have been “severe” outbreaks of COVID-19, such as South Korea, Italy, Iran, Japan, France, Spain, Germany, the US, and the United Kingdom, are forbidden at Chinese ports except under strict quarantine conditions. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne. Email: robyrne@logisticsbureau.com.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

Supply Chain Digest Says. Julie Leonard Marketing Director, Inovity Posted on: Jun, 27 2016 Using the right tool for the right job has always been a best practice and one of the reasons, we feel, that RFID has never taken off in the DC as exponentially as pundits have been forecasting since 2006. Good advice from Drewry.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

The reverberations from President Trump’s tariff war are being felt throughout global supply chains and trading countries. We cover changing distribution and inventory strategies in the wake of the tariffs, and how technology is helping all supply chain partners to cope in a time of great uncertainty.

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Exiger Perspectives

DECEMBER 5, 2024

I wanted to post my thoughts on some of the software supply chain trends we saw last year and how they will continue to shape the efforts of the cybersecurity community as we embark on 2024. Unfortunately, software supply chain attacks delivering a malicious malware payload are still on the rise.

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QAD

MAY 18, 2023

The automotive industry is undergoing a massive technological transformation toward vehicle electrification and the shift presents huge opportunities for manufacturers that do business in the US, especially since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 23, 2025

For manufacturing teams challenged to meet aggressive cost targets while preserving reliability, sourcing partners that combine quality with sharp, transparent pricing are critical. If that layer is overpriced or under-specified, small oversights cascade into budget overruns, warranty claims and costly redesigns.

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Abivin

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In the current global economy, the closure of a maritime chokepoint would have significant economic ramifications due to the disruption of trade flows and even some supply chains (e.g. billion of its total revenue in the fiscal year 2014, placing it as the third-largest source of income in the nation.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Coronavirus Exposes Global Supply Chain Fragility! Every aspect of our lives has been disrupted: our health, freedom of movement, employment, the economy, our ability to buy goods, and virtually every Supply Chain. Supply Chain Disruptions … So Far.

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Exiger Perspectives

MARCH 8, 2023

2023 Sanctions Trends at a Glance Increased Number of Fines Increased Spend on Sanctions Compliance Multi-Jurisdictional Alignment on Sanctions Crypto Firms in the Spotlight All Eyes on China What’s Next for Iran? Assess your sanctions risk with AI technology and industry expertise. How Can Firms Prepare for Sanctions?

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From Russia in the Black Sea to Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Red Sea new security risks have emerged. Journalist Andrew Freedman explains, “Geopolitical risks in the Red Sea and extreme weather in Central America are converging, jostling global supply chains fed by the Suez and Panama Canals.”[3]

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Since declaring in June 2021 that China’s dominance of critical minerals supply chains threatened U.S. The IRA also labels China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea as “foreign entities of concern” and aims to prohibit automakers that use any critical minerals extracted, processed or recycled in those countries from receiving tax credits.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

Strikes on Iran Shipping on High Alert in Mideast After U.S. Strikes on Iran June 22, 2025 Bloomberg The shipping industry was placed on high alert on Sunday with warnings that Tehran could retaliate against commercial vessels following after U.S. airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 23, 2025

The MHI staff observes, “As 2025 begins, a mix of opportunities and uncertainty is driving supply chain professionals as they seek to gain a deeper understanding of how the year will play out. How will automation and AI impact supply chains? Supply Chain Trends Disruption is the norm.

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Enterra Insights

JANUARY 16, 2025

“Compliance, sanctions, and tariffs loom,” writes Lora Cecere , Founder of Supply Chain Insights. She adds, “Supply chain leaders have little history to use as a guide to prepare.”[1] companies to reexamine the efficiency and resiliency of these recently developed strategies and supply chains.”[2]

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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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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Source: Evan, Flikr. “I I will be wrong again,” I stated last year before making my supply chain and logistics predictions for 2017 , and I was right. It echoed the title of my September 2016 post, “ The Day a Cyber Attack Brings the World’s Supply Chains to a Halt.”. Hospitals, Spanish Companies.”

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2025

Navy Issues Rare Warning to Ships Near Vital Hormuz Strait Two oil tankers are seen at a distance in the waters of Strait of Hormuz in Hormuz Island, Iran. and Iran are continuing talks about Tehran’s nuclear program, the future of which remains uncertain. Navy Issues Rare Warning to Ships Near Vital Hormuz Strait U.K.

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EFT

JUNE 16, 2025

The key supply chain stories from Reuters’ global network of journalists US ocean container imports tumble in May as China tariffs take hold U.S. year-over-year in May, the sharpest decline since the pandemic, as President Donald Trump's 145% tariffs took hold, supply chain technology provider Descartes (DSG.TO) said on Monday.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 23, 2025

At the start of the G7 conference on June 16, Carney said that he and Trump were working toward a long-term trade agreement "within the coming 30 days," although Trump left the conference later that day as tensions began to escalate between Israel and Iran. Steel, Aluminum Tariffs Trump Set to Double U.S.

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EFT

MAY 12, 2025

China to strengthen control over strategic minerals exports China said on Monday that it will strengthen controls over the full supply chains of strategic minerals exports as part of efforts to tighten its dominant grip on materials it deems crucial to its national interest. the chief financial officer said on Thursday.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2016

This is not only true for financial investments, but also for supply chain and logistics predictions. Like I said last year, making supply chain and logistics predictions is like throwing darts at a moving target: sometimes you get lucky and hit the mark; other times you miss the bullseye by a mile.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Foreign affairs commentator Gideon Rachman ( @gideonrachman ) reminds us, “Globalization is not just about trade and technology. ” To be fair, the pandemic and the war in Ukraine have demonstrated that reliance on global supply chains can be risky. It is also about politics.”[1] But it is changing.”[2]

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