Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 17, 2025
The pandemic-era ecommerce boom that once supercharged online sales is losing steam. In 2020, U.S. ecommerce sales skyrocketed to around 35% , compressing a decade’s worth of growth into a single year. Fast forward to 2025, and the pace has significantly slowed, with projected annual growth hovering around 6% —a stark contrast to the pandemic peak of 18–20%.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 17, 2025
4 Exceptional Financing Options for Emerging Businesses! For small company owners, merchant cash advances simplify the application procedure and provide quick access to capital. Following approval, company owners pay back the supplier with a lump payment via future sales, usually daily. Which Type of Small Business Financing Is Best for Which Type of Business?
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Logistics Viewpoints
JUNE 17, 2025
Each executive summary provides a high-level view of ARC’s Market Research Primary Research (Technology Demos, Supplier Briefings, Customer Use Cases) Market Sizing and Five-Year Forecasts Navigation of an Ever-Changing Regulatory Environment Actionable Insights to Future-Proof Your Roadmap and Identify Market Trends Strategic Priorities and Innovation Drivers Supplier Ecosystems and Competitive Benchmarking Start by downloading: Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) – Get ahead in warehouse automati
Kinaxis
JUNE 17, 2025
Day in the life of a machine learning engineer sharkins Tue, 06/17/2025 - 08:46 Machine learning engineers stand at the forefront of innovation, blending creativity with cutting-edge technologies to transform complex data into actionable insights. At Kinaxis, our ML teams help architect systems that improve decision making and drive automation for supply chain planning and execution, helping some of the world’s most vital companies optimize their supply chains.
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The $53 trillion manufacturing economy in the US is undergoing a major automation paradigm shift due to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Thanks to new practical frameworks, automation projects that were once impossible or inefficient to implement are now being fast-tracked, and robotics automation is becoming increasingly relevant to a growing number of users and scenarios.
Supply Chain Movement
JUNE 17, 2025
How should a supply chain director of a multinational deal with all the announced and postponed import tariffs? I often hear that executives, like chess players, must think several moves ahead. However, companies aren’t playing on just one chessboard, but on multiple geographical boards at once – sometimes also with different product groups or divisions.
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Arena Solutions
JUNE 17, 2025
In a recent interactive session, Heatherly Bucher, Director of Strategic Alliances at Arena by PTC, sat down with Anna-Katrina Shedletsky, CEO and Co-Founder of Instrumental, to unpack the evolving landscape of tariffs , manufacturing strategy, and supply chain resilience. Their conversation offers a timely and insightful look into how companies are navigating uncertainty and what it means for the future of product development and manufacturing.
Americold
JUNE 17, 2025
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Freight Waves
JUNE 17, 2025
Amazon’s private cargo airline, created to expedite online deliveries, has launched its first dedicated South American route with the help of two other carriers: 21 Air, a small U.S. freight operator, and Avianca, a major Latin American airline with a strong cargo arm. Amazon announced earlier this month the signing of Avianca Cargo as a customer for its new service that offers unused freighter space to third-party shippers.
ThroughPut
JUNE 17, 2025
In the age of relentless disruption, razor-thin margins, and digitally empowered customers, the retail industry must rapidly evolve to stay relevant. AI in retail supply chain is no longer an innovation to observe—it’s a strategic imperative to adopt. Artificial Intelligence empowers retailers to pivot from reactive to predictive, manual to autonomous, fragmented to connected.
Learn how centralizing slow-moving SKUs can help reduce fulfillment costs by $300M+ while boosting fulfillment efficiency.
Freight Waves
JUNE 17, 2025
Scaling a freight brokerage has never been an easy task, and current economic challenges have prompted many companies to take their focus away from growth and innovation. When margins are slim and freight is hard to come by, it’s natural for decision makers to be wary of making new investments. Loadsmart is doing it anyway. Making smart investments during soft markets can help brokerages differentiate themselves and build stronger partnerships with both carriers and clients, according to L
BlueYonder
JUNE 17, 2025
Every business is subject to demand volatility, supply shortages, extreme weather, tariffs, transportation roadblocks and other disruptive forces. But Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies face special challenges today as they try to profitably, precisely match changing supply with shifting demand. In addition to the standard list of disruptions, CPG companies must also contend with the complexities of omni-channel sales and promotions, product seasonality, shelf life and perishability, new pr
Jaggaer
JUNE 17, 2025
Bold leadership for agentic AI innovation, enhanced customer outcomes and accelerated growth RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – JAGGAER, a global leader in Source-to-Pay and supplier collaboration, today announced the appointment of Andrew Roszko as the new Chief Executive Officer of JAGGAER. We stand at a pivotal moment as global supply chains grow increasingly complex and demand more resilient, intelligent, and agile solutions.
Freight Waves
JUNE 17, 2025
Two crude oil tanker vessels collided and at least one caught fire early Tuesday in an area of the Persian Gulf that is seeing disruptions of ship navigation systems. The tanker Adalynn, a “dark fleet” ship with no recognized insurance registered in Antigua and Barbuda, collided Tuesday with the Liberia-flagged Front Eagle about 24 miles off Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, south of the Strait of Hormuz.
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 17, 2025
By Pini Usha (pictured) CEO of Buffers.ai The post Israel’s Airspace Closure Disrupts Supply Chains: How AI Helps Retailers Adapt appeared first on IT Supply Chain.
Tecsys
JUNE 17, 2025
Streamlining the clinical supply chain enhances nurse satisfaction by reducing inefficiencies, freeing up time for patient care, and boosting morale and retention in hospitals.
Freight Waves
JUNE 17, 2025
Electronics component maker Jabil is betting on surging infrastructure demand for AI data centers throughout the U.S. Jabil (NYSE: JBL ) said on Tuesday that it’s investing $500 million over the next several years to expand its footprint to support cloud and AI data center customers. The investment includes large-scale production facilities, capital investments and workforce development.
QAD
JUNE 17, 2025
In the dynamic landscape of modern business, Information Technology (IT) has transitioned from a supporting function to a core driver of competitive advantage. Over the years, the partnerships forged within this space have yielded significant value, fostering considerable achievements for all parties involved. These accomplishments have laid a solid foundation, but the current state of IT is undergoing a profound transformation that necessitates a reevaluation of strategies and priorities.
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
Freight Waves
JUNE 17, 2025
Watco Cos., the rail and transportation logistics company that operates 45 short lines, has received a minority investment of more than $600 million from Duration Capital Partners, the companies announced Tuesday. The investment will be used to address Watco’s long-term strategic investments, the company said, including assuming full ownership of Industrial Rail Services, rail operator at six Dow Chemical facilities in the United States and Canada.
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 17, 2025
Subscribe The Financial Foundations of a Secure Retirement: What You Need to Know! Most of us know that running your own business or working as a freelancer can make money management tricky. The income you get varies from month to month, and it feels like bills never wait for the next deposit. Managing cash flow, budgeting smarter, and planning investments often become daily tasks.
Freight Waves
JUNE 17, 2025
WASHINGTON — Surface Transportation Board Chairman Patrick Fuchs has called on CPKC to provide the board with a plan to address issues resulting from last month’s computer cutover for former Kansas City Southern portions of its system. The cutover, which occurred the weekend of May 3, has led to service issues in Louisiana, eastern Texas, and parts of Mississippi, as initially reported by Trains News Wire here CPKC system cutover triggers service woes ….
USC Consulting Group
JUNE 17, 2025
Mining companies are embracing operational excellence to remain competitive, profitable, and sustainable in a challenging and rapidly evolving industry. Operational Excellence is the cultural and process foundation that enables mining companies to unlock real value. Companies that operate without a strong Operational Excellence mindset often struggle with performance improvement, change adoption and sustainability.
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Tariffs are no longer just policy noise. They’re driving real, bottom-line impact. One policy shift and your sourcing strategy is upside down. This bulletin cuts straight to the point. How Market-Leading Companies Are Navigating Tariff Chaos with GEP’s AI-Powered Procurement Platform breaks down how procurement teams are staying ahead of the chaos with real-time insights, smarter sourcing moves and AI-powered agility.
Freight Waves
JUNE 17, 2025
The weekly benchmark diesel price used as the basis for most fuel surcharges made its largest upward move since January and the third-largest increase since the start of 2024. The price published by the Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration effective Monday rose 10 cents/gallon to $3.571/g. It’s the biggest increase since January 20.
IT Supply Chain
JUNE 17, 2025
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Freight Waves
JUNE 17, 2025
In an industry where carrier identity theft and double brokering schemes cost hundreds of millions annually, Descartes has emerged as a frontline defender against fraud in freight transportation. The company’s innovative approach to securing the supply chain has earned it recognition as a winner of the 2025 FreightWaves Fraud Fighter Awards. “The surge in carrier identity theft and double brokering is still the biggest threat we face in over-the-road fraud,” explains Descartes.
Lucas
JUNE 17, 2025
Wexford, PA –June 17, 2025— Distribution center technology provider, Lucas Systems, announced today its Dynamic Pallet Builder technologies which offer a dynamic and automated way for workers to build better pallets with optimal efficiency and tailored to specific warehouse needs. The sophisticated software solution - which sifts through a myriad of requirements and data points - [.
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar
Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.
Freight Waves
JUNE 17, 2025
WASHINGTON — New enforcement rights proposed for truck drivers and trucking companies under investigation will create a “chilling effect” within the federal government at the expense of safety, crash victim advocates warn. Responding to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation in May, the Truck Safety Coalition (TSC), which represents victims of truck crashes and their families, emphasized the NPRM’s “enforcement rights” provision as particularly tro
Supply Chain Game Changer
JUNE 17, 2025
How Do I Know if Insurance Covers Windshield Replacement? Central know your customer, a centralised repository of KYC (Know your customer) records for the financial sector in India, aimed at increasing customer due diligence and preventing money laundering and fraud. When it comes to motor bike insurance, several elements influence the premiums you pay and the coverage you receive.
Freight Waves
JUNE 17, 2025
May’s lower import volumes through the Port of Los Angeles could be a sign of things to come absent a new trade deal with China, even as the tariff pause boosts U.S.-bound shipments even with year-ago levels. The southern California container gateway, a bellwether indicator for broader economic activity, saw its 10-month growth streak snapped on total throughput of 717,000 twenty foot equivalent units, 5% lower than the previous year’s volume for the same month.
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