ARC Analyst Larry O’Brien has recently published a report on ARC’s Client Portal regarding the recent work between Kinaxis and Exxon to develop a Supply Chain Management Solution specifically for the Oil and Gas industry. The oil and gas industry supply chain is one of the most complex in the world. It involves myriad complex […]
In August 2025, U.S. container imports eased modestly from July but remained elevated in the 2.4M–2.6M twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) range, underscoring continued strong performance even as China-origin volumes declined. China’s pullback reflects a cooling after July’s rebound, but overall demand remained resilient in the face of ongoing tariff uncertainty and geopolitical risks. While the […]
Supply chains are changing faster than ever. Disruptions arrive daily, customers expect real-time visibility, and traditional systems can’t keep pace. What’s needed now is more than incremental automation, it’s a new operating architecture for logistics. That’s the focus of our upcoming webinar, Building the Intelligent Supply Chain, Practical Lessons from AI Architectures in Action on […]
In the last week, the supply chain and logistics landscape saw pivotal developments across manufacturing, retail, automotive, and government sectors. GE Appliances announced a bold $3 billion investment to localize and automate its U.S. operations, while Toyota revealed plans to enter South Africa’s EV market with three new models, signaling a strategic expansion amid global […]
Tesla Signs $16.5 Billion Chip Supply Agreement with Samsung for Autonomous Driving and AI Chips Tesla has entered into a $16.5 billion supply agreement with Samsung Electronics for the production of autonomous driving and AI chips. The multi-year deal will rely on Samsung’s 4-nanometer manufacturing process and will utilize fabrication facilities in both Taylor, Texas, […]
Logistics Viewpoints is offering a free executive summary of its market research report on Transportation Management Systems (TMS), a core solution for managing today’s increasingly complex logistics and freight operations. As companies seek to reduce transportation costs, improve routing efficiency, and respond to market volatility, TMS platforms offer the visibility and control needed to succeed. […]
This week’s headlines reveal a logistics industry caught between two worlds: one still hampered by legacy systems and regulatory bottlenecks, and another rapidly evolving into a landscape defined by real-time orchestration, intelligent automation, and hardened digital trust. The transformation begins at the warehouse. As outlined in “Eight Capabilities Shaping the Next Generation of WMS”, modern […]
