As businesses face emerging regulations on product safety, sustainability, and ethical sourcing, Digital product passports will become crucial for navigating these challenges. DPPs provide a streamlined, digital way to document a product’s entire lifecycle, making it easier to ensure compliance and improve transparency. For companies operating globally, quick access to accurate product information can help […]
Supply Chain & Logistics News January 27th- 30th The week started hot with a potential trade war with one of the US’s biggest trading partners, Colombia but was avoided luckily. The supply chain landscape continues to evolve with major investments, technological advancements, and shifting trade policies shaping global logistics. Walmart Canada is making its biggest […]
There has been a breakthrough in artificial intelligence. A Chinese generative AI start-up called DeepSeek created a new AI model called DeepSeek-R1. This model, the company claimed, was built for about one thousandth the cost of the GenAI models built by the US tech giants. And because Western companies are not allowed to send cutting-edge […]
Hello! Welcome to the new era of the United States! This week the 47th President, Donald Trump was sworn in. Within his first week, the administration has raised some concerns over potential tariffs on the country’s biggest trading partners including China, Mexico, and Canada. None of these claims have become anything concrete, but they continue […]
The upcoming Trump administration has signaled a number of trade and immigration initiatives that will significantly impact supply chain strategies for the next four years and beyond. The potential for business disruption and impact on the bottom line of many companies will cause the C-suites to turn to supply chain leaders to mitigate higher costs […]
As the final days of the Biden Administration draw to a close, a new Trump era is set to begin. After more than a month of speculation and debate, the world watches with anticipation to see what lies ahead. A new chapter in global trade is expected, as the incoming administration has promised sweeping changes […]
This is the time of year when analysts get bombarded with pitches from PR firms. The pitches share a “sneak peek” of the predictions that a CEO at a solutions company is making and then asks the journalist if they want to interview the CEO. These predictions mostly seem obvious. I got a pitch from […]
This week had events that have highlighted significant shifts and challenges in supply chains, transportation, and urban planning. With climate change, geopolitical tensions, and cybercrime poised to disrupt global logistics, what steps must industries take to adapt in 2025? As Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel Corp. challenge a merger block on national security grounds, what […]
Even in the last days of 2024, supply chain-altering events persist. SAP announced its comprehensive carbon accounting tool linking environmental impacts with financial performance. Amazon workers strike during heightened volumes of shipments and Biden announces a new emissions goal for the country. The DOE concluded their LNG report finding that continued exports will negatively impact […]
The transition to electric vehicles will happen far faster than is commonly understood. Legacy auto companies are not likely to be competitive in the brave new world of electric vehicles. China’s new export bans put pressure on the two US companies – Tesla and Rivian – best positioned for leadership in the EV market. Beginning […]
