In the ever-shifting landscape of global trade, supply chain leaders are navigating a complex environment shaped by policy, technology, and economic pressures. This week’s major stories highlight this intricate reality. Amazon, FedEx, and UPS are all reconfiguring their networks in response to new trade policies and a move away from low-margin e-commerce. Meanwhile, the proposed […]
As global supply chains navigate a volatile mix of regulatory shifts, geopolitical tensions, and technological disruption, agility and collaboration have become non-negotiable. From ExxonMobil’s €100 million pause on European recycling investments due to draft EU rules, to the diversification of U.S. container imports away from China amid trade policy turmoil, and China’s antitrust scrutiny of […]
In a strategic move to reshape how supply chain professionals interact with artificial intelligence, John Galt Solutions has unveiled a significant upgrade to its Atlas Planning Platform—introducing enhanced explainable AI (xAI) capabilities powered by Generative AI (GenAI). This development marks a pivotal shift from opaque “black box” systems to a transparent, intuitive, and human-centric […]
From cloud-native warehouse systems to digital twin platforms, autonomous shuttles, EV mega-deals for battery storage, and AI powered supply chain visibility, the logistics and supply chain landscape is undergoing rapid transformation. Companies like DHL, Mercedes-Benz, HOLON, ASOS, and student innovators from Bentley’s iTwin4Good Challenge are driving breakthroughs that enhance agility, resilience, and sustainability across global […]
From bathroom fixtures to avocados, supply chains are undergoing a wave of transformation driven by resilience, cost pressures, and sustainability demands. This week’s headlines highlight how companies and governments alike are rethinking operations: Toto is reshoring production with a $224 million advanced factory in Georgia, while Colgate-Palmolive launches a $300 million supply chain optimization push. […]
On August 19, 2025, Blue Yonder announced its acquisition of Optoro to revolutionize returns management across retail and logistics, integrating Optoro’s cloud-native platform to streamline warehouse and in-store returns, promote e-commerce, and reduce landfill waste. Meanwhile, Walmart demonstrated resilience amid tariff hikes by boosting e-commerce and grocery sales through strategic imports and pricing. The Trump […]
On August 19, 2025, Blue Yonder announced its acquisition of Optoro, a strategic move aimed at transforming the returns management landscape across retail and logistics. This acquisition enhances Blue Yonder’s capabilities in both warehouse and in-store returns processing, addressing a critical pain point in the supply chain where inefficiencies and waste are rampant—9.5 billion pounds […]
