In today’s volatile trade environment, customs brokers and importers are in uncharted waters. The rapid implementation and modification of tariffs, often announced through social media even before formal policy announcements, have created unprecedented challenges for global supply chains. The New Tariff Landscape A rollercoaster of tariff changes has already marked the first half of 2025. […]
As supply chains adopt more automation and AI, they also become prime targets for cyber threats. Cisco is tackling this head-on with AI-enhanced cybersecurity solutions tailored for industrial and logistics networks. These new tools don’t just react—they predict, adapt, and protect vital systems across the supply chain. For logistics operators balancing operational uptime and cyber […]
Schneider Electric’s latest initiative emphasizes how AI-native software can streamline sustainability efforts across complex supply chain and logistics networks. By embedding agentic AI into enterprise workflows, the company aims to create responsive systems that manage emissions tracking, decarbonization strategies, and climate risk assessments in real time. This evolution transforms sustainability into an operational layer rather […]
There is nothing like harnessing the energy of a user conference to outline a bold vision for a transforming world. In that vein, Blue Yonder’s ICON 2025 didn’t disappoint. Hosted at the Gaylord in Nashville the week harnessed the theme of machine speed and precision across connected supply chain processes. As you would expect, major emphasis […]
This week marked a significant milestone for trade agreements. The United Kingdom and India have formally reached a Free Trade Agreement, which is the largest trade agreement for the UK since Brexit. As a result, 99 percent of Indian exports will benefit from zero duties in the UK market. Additionally, the United States and China […]
Our daily lives are inundated with data. Alerts and notifications from email, social channels, home devices, shopping apps and other platforms compete for our attention, creating an overwhelming stream of information. This deluge makes it challenging to discern what truly matters, where and when we should apply our focus. Supply chain teams face a similar […]
In most industries, supply chains have become increasingly complex. Businesses are now managing goods and information across multiple locations, time zones, and partner networks. This complexity has introduced gaps in visibility and responsiveness that traditional systems weren’t designed to handle. As a result, many organizations are moving toward supply chain orchestration as a structured method […]
As global supply chains grow more complex and customer expectations skyrocket, Transportation Management Systems (TMS) have become a strategic linchpin for companies aiming to stay competitive. ARC Advisory Group’s latest market research reveals not only the continued surge in TMS demand but also the transformative trends driving this growth — particularly the shift to Software-as-a-Service […]
After over three years of negotiations, India and the United Kingdom have formally agreed to a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major milestone in their bilateral relations. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal called the deal a new benchmark for “equitable and ambitious trade between two large economies.” Although the full text of the Agreement has […]
Coupa Inspire 2025 opened with a bold message from the main stage in Las Vegas: the future of global trade isn’t just digital—it’s autonomous. Coupa CEO Leagh Turner took the stage to declare that we’re entering a new era defined by AI, resilient supply chains, and predictive intelligence drawn from the world’s most powerful B2B […]
