Exiger Perspectives

JANUARY 13, 2025

Southern California Wildfires and Windstorm Client Alert Supply Chain Risk Alert Severe wildfires and windstorms have impacted Southern California since January 7, 2025. The Santa Ana winds, combined with dry conditions, triggered widespread fires in Los Angeles County, the Inland Empire, Orange County, and Ventura County.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2025

Policy Advocacy: IANA actively monitors federal and state legislative and regulatory initiatives affecting the intermodal supply chain, providing education and insights to policymakers to shape favorable policies and regulations for the industry. The next EXPO is scheduled for September 15-17, 2025, in Los Angeles, CA.

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Freight Waves

JULY 2, 2025

Supply chain risk management firm Overhaul also recently helped authorities recover stolen cargo from trains in three separate cases in California and Illinois. Both thefts occurred on different trains … targeting the same product type, battery operated power tools,” Overhaul said. Border agents in the U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

Such a model, based on prioritizing unit economies and production at scale, doesn’t prepare manufacturers and retailers for the waves of disruption that are washing over global supply chains today. Enter the concept of the “microfactory.” They can make selections based on an optimal mix of price, quality and geographic location.

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Stord

JANUARY 7, 2025

Now, through this Stord accelerator program, brands gain rapid, seamless integration to marketplaces like Shopify, discounted parcel and packaging rates through Stord Parcel , same-day shipping on orders, helpful consumer experience tools like Shipment Protection , and the ability to be live and shipping products to end consumers rapidly.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Technology Sourcing/Procurement/SRM Supply Chain Security & Risk Mgmt E-Commerce/Omni-Channel Food & Beverage Retail Related Articles New Era at Amazon’s Whole Foods Grates on Some Suppliers, Employees F.D.A. UNFI ), one of the U.S.’s UNFI ), one of the U.S.’s UNFI ), one of the U.S.’s

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Cathy Roberson

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. China was also marketed as a low-cost labor option for many US supply chains twenty to thirty years ago and now we’re seeing similar mentions about Southeast Asian countries. 😉 Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Technology Food & Beverage Retail Related Articles U.S. consumers, conducted for QR code company, GS1 US , found that 33% of U.S. consumers, conducted for QR code company, GS1 US , found that 33% of U.S. consumers, conducted for QR code company, GS1 US , found that 33% of U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 9, 2025

Because of the contentious nature related to contract language related to implementation of future semi or full port operational automation, the parties agreed to return to work but extend this portion of negotiations under a stated deadline of January 15, 2025. West Coast ports such as Los Angeles and Long Beach.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 28, 2025

The economic toll of cargo theft alone is estimated at $15–$35 billion annually, disrupting supply chains and inflating costs for businesses and consumers. Context: Glendale’s proximity to Los Angeles, a logistics hub, attracts crime, with strategic theft up 430% in 2024. California’s 45% share of U.S.

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Stord

MAY 29, 2025

The global supply chain stands at another critical juncture as U.S.-China Top-performing brands are integrating freight visibility data with inventory planning tools to prioritize containers carrying best-selling SKUs or seasonal inventory. Imports from China fell to $29.4 container freight station (CFS).

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Exiger Perspectives

MARCH 11, 2025

Additional tariffs on lumber could spike homebuilding costs, further complicating efforts to rebuild following natural disasters including the Los Angeles wildfires and Hurricane Milton. Higher prices for these materials could raise overall supply chain costs and impact businesses shipping large products.

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EFT

MAY 21, 2025

Reuters reported a 277% increase in average container bookings for the seven days ended on Wednesday May 5 Port of Los Angeles figures show that the most blank sailings scheduled thus far in 2025 fall in May, with 17 pencilled in, far higher than the six reported April.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 23, 2025

Implementing this technology for heavy-duty trucking, which moves 70% of all goods in the country and is responsible for 23% of total emissions from transport, is particularly challenging, given the requirements of energy and infrastructure. The technology uses compressed hydrogen stored in carbon-fiber reinforced tanks.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 13, 2025

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives on the release of the December 2024 U.S. Background In a prior Supply Chain Matters 2024 year-end focused commentary we highlighted December 2024, Q4-2024, and year-end global supply chain assessments as reported by various global wide PMI index reporting.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2025

In this special edition of our Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech column, we highlight two noteworthy investments. Key ports mentioned where New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Miami and Dutch Harbor, Alaska. based technology providers. As a reference, CMA CGM is the owner of the U.S.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 20, 2025

Dynamic Supply Chain Stress Testing (DSCST) involves creation of a platform to continuously monitor and predict potential shifts across supply chains in real time. Significant inherent limitations prevented several companies we spoke with from changing their supply chain designs.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 6, 2025

Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating that not only are U.S. Background In our Supply Chain Matters prior posting we provided summary highlights and perspectives relative to Aprils various reported global-wide PMI activity levels. exports, supply chain data shows. export shipments.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

From electronics manufacturers to retail giants, companies are grappling with a complex landscape of rising duties and other supply chain challenges. The stated aim of those measures is to bolster domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. In the U.S., An estimated 60% of U.S.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 14, 2025

tariffs, and UPS is implementing new surcharges and processing fees, further impacting supply chains. These developments highlight the growing influence of technology, sustainability, and geopolitical factors in shaping global trade and logistics. ports, including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Houston, and Dutch Harbor, Alaska.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 23, 2025

Unifor has said its bargaining priorities with DHL revolve around wages, working conditions and surveillance and automation in the workplace. DHL continued operations for the first dozen days of the work stoppage, but began to suspend operations as the legislation loomed. DHL’s customers in Canada include Lululemon, Shein and Siemens.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Global Trade & Economics Related Articles Port of Los Angeles Sees Sustained Import Surge Ahead of Tariffs Trumps Tariffs Pose Risk to Global Trade and U.S. In its April estimates, the IMF lowered its forecast for global gross domestic product growth to 2.8%, from 3.3%.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 26, 2025

Los Angeles has numerous opportunities for professional photographers who have specialized in product photography. Any trained photographer or enthusiast can get started with product photography in Los Angeles after obtaining all the important information and getting ready with equipment.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Time to Start Preparing for the Digital Product Passport Supply Chain Visibility Starmer, Carney Reboot U.K. Time to Start Preparing for the Digital Product Passport Supply Chain Visibility Starmer, Carney Reboot U.K.-Canada Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Recently, I was on a panel discussing AI in the supply chain industry, and much of the conversation revolved around its applications in forecasting. A pragmatic strategy about where to concentrate efforts is also crucial in an industry as technologically slow-moving as logistics. We’ve also stayed away from AP automations.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2018

Going back to the Industrial Internet of things (IIoT), the use of Internet-connected technology increases risk in manufacturing. Artificial Intelligence Tools Increase in Usefulness and Depth. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools will reduce delays and simplify customer service across all changes in manufacturing throughout 2018.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 23, 2025

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2023

A few weeks ago I wrote that Little Brown Bakers, the manufacturer behind Girl Scout Cookies , is warning of unforeseen supply issues that will be impacting both manufacturing and distribution of its treats. The Port of Los Angeles had expected its numbers to be ugly in February, and they were.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2022

Note: Today’s post is part of our “ Editor’s Choice ” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. This article is from Longbow and looks at the ongoing labor shortage and supply chain visibility. The Labor Shortage Effects on Supply Chain.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Companies of all sizes have been capturing the value from Global Supply Chain to increase the economies of scale and scope for years. In this article, we will show you tips from worldwide experts that you can use to streamline your global supply chain operations. However, you may wonder what kind of practices really work.

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Kinaxis

JULY 24, 2015

And whether you realize it or not, the garment industry supply chain is changing – both for the better and for the worse. This really speaks to the heart of the issue – global supply chain visibility and transparency.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 22, 2016

by Melissa Clow This guest post comes to us from Argentus Supply Chain Recruiting , a boutique recruitment firm specializing in Supply Chain Management. We’re always trying to stay on top of Supply Chain developments at Argentus. So it doesn’t hurt to see what’s on the horizon. 1126km / h).

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ToolsGroup

JANUARY 6, 2022

Amongst the issues faced by both businesses and consumers in 2021, supply chain shortages – and the resulting challenges – held strong in the headlines throughout the year. Five Lessons Learned Overcoming 2021’s Supply Chain Challenges. Five Lessons Learned Overcoming 2021’s Supply Chain Challenges.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 31, 2023

Luke is the Co-Founder and CEO of FRAYT Technologies, a last-mile on-demand delivery and logistics technology company. About Luke Denny Luke Denny is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience in software and supply chain logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The majority of positions are for in-store workers while others roles are for the company’s supply-chain facilities. We have been planning early and leveraging investments in our people, infrastructure, transportation and technology made possible by the Delivering for America plan. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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