Recently, ARC Advisory conducted an in-depth interview with Liu Bin, founder and CEO of Deep Insights. In this information-rich conversation, Liu not only reviewed the entire process of Deep Insights (formed by the merger of Quantum Asia and GILLION) from integration to restructuring, but also systematically elaborated on his unique understanding of the SaaS model, […]
In 1934, when Congress passed the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Act and established the FTZ program, the U.S. economy faced a policy environment similar to today’s: high (and prevalent) tariffs and heightened concern for protecting domestic industries and encouraging domestic investment. Then, as now, policymakers sought mechanisms to help U.S.-based companies stay competitive in the […]
Call to Action: Download the full guide to gain in-depth insights and practical frameworks that will help you lead the transformation towards a resilient supply chain. Part 7 For all the billions invested in firewalls, encryption, and AI-powered monitoring, the weakest link in supply chain cybersecurity remains unchanged: people. Employees click on phishing emails, use weak passwords, […]
The logistics landscape is evolving faster than ever, driven by automation, AI, and a push for adaptability & resilience. This week’s news highlights how the industry is modernizing, with deep dives into new tech solutions and smarter energy practices. Here is what is changing the game in supply chain management this week. The News for […]
For many Chief Financial Officers, direct spend – the money spent on direct materials and services that go into a company’s products – remains an underappreciated lever. Historically, direct spend has been viewed as a cost of goods sold to control, largely managed by procurement and operations. Yet this perspective is changing, and for good […]
Disruption isn’t new. What has changed is that it is no longer temporary; it is structural, woven into the daily fabric of how companies operate. A single policy change can shift sourcing overnight, while a viral trend can empty store shelves faster than a forecast can catch up. With technology advancing rapidly, the conversation about […]
I had the opportunity to speak with Kevin Takiar, who leads Delta’s third-party risk management program, to explore how Interos.ai supports Delta’s procurement and risk objectives. Delta’s procurement footprint is vast; its annual spend exceeds $30B and is organized across several distinct domains: technical procurement (aircraft and bolted-on components), fuel procurement, and corporate procurement (the […]
Supply chains face constant disruptions, from weather events and geopolitical disruptions to labor shortages and capacity issues. These disruptions can be managed by using decision intelligence through AI, machine learning, and simulations to predict outcomes, weigh scenarios, and recommend the best course of action to overcome these disruptions. But what data are these decisions based […]
Call to Action: Download the full guide to gain in-depth insights and practical frameworks that will help you lead the transformation towards a resilient supply chain. Part 6 In today’s hyperconnected supply chains, data is the currency of trust. It drives procurement decisions, inventory planning, shipping schedules, customs clearance, customer communications, and financial transactions. Yet as data […]
ARC Industry Leadership Forum • Orlando, FloridaFebruary 9–12, 2026 • Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Artificial intelligence is reshaping how industrial organizations run their operations and supply chains. The shift is real. The early experiments are gone. Today, companies are redesigning their planning, logistics, reliability, sourcing, and production workflows around systems that can think, react, and […]
