As tariffs change and supply chains shift, procurement leaders are racing to adapt. In this Q&A, Dharani (DJ) Jeyaprakasam, Principal Solutions Architect at ORO Labs, shares how procurement orchestration can help companies streamline supplier onboarding, manage risk, and stay compliant as they navigate an increasingly volatile trade environment. What’s Related Supply Chain 24/7: What are you hearing […]
In his opening keynote, Ken Chadwick, Vice President and Distinguished Advisor at Gartner, tackled one of the biggest challenges facing supply chain leaders today: making decisions in a world defined by divergence. From AI disruption to geopolitical uncertainty, Chadwick laid out a roadmap for how supply chains can turn complexity into competitive advantage. 1. Divergence […]
Cargo theft remains a persistent threat to the logistics industry, with incidents becoming more sophisticated and harder to stop. Milan Luketic, Chief Technology Officer at Birdseye Security Solutions, believes AI-powered surveillance can help flip the script—detecting threats early, streamlining gate operations, and potentially stopping crimes before they happen. In this Q&A, Luketic explains how AI […]
As more companies race to automate their warehouses, a new report from MIT says they might be overlooking some major risks that could disrupt the entire supply chain. What’s Related The Warehouse of the Future report, published by researchers at MIT’s Center for Transportation and Logistics, outlines the top dangers facing highly automated warehouse operations. […]
A new report from TraceGains shows that many food and beverage brands are falling behind in modernizing their supply chains, even as they face rising economic pressure, compliance demands, and material shortages. Based on a survey of 165 supply chain, R&D, quality, and innovation leaders, the report reveals that 69% still rely on outdated manual […]
Amazon is investing more than $4 billion to expand its rural delivery network, aiming to bring faster shipping to customers in small towns and less populated areas across the U.S. The company says the move will create over 100,000 new jobs and help speed up deliveries by as much as 50% in these regions. Once […]
In an era where tariffs are disrupting global trade and business with little notice, enterprises are under pressure to stay agile and prepared – ready to pivot quickly, make informed decisions, and protect their supply chains from unforeseen cost increases. Take Control of Tariff Disruptions with GEP SMART – AI-Powered Source-to-Pay Platform In a world where […]
French shipping giant CMA CGM has officially bought Air Belgium, taking over the struggling airline’s brand, four cargo planes, and 124 of its 401 employees. The move gives CMA CGM a stronger presence in Europe and adds a third air cargo hub in Belgium, joining its existing operations in France and the U.S. What’s Related […]
Conversations around AI in the supply chain have shifted in the last couple of years. When generative AI first emerged, people often framed it in terms of its potential. Recently, though, a range of applications in predictive analytics, autonomous routing, and real-time optimization have moved from theory to reality. What’s Related Still, logistics pros sometimes struggle […]
French government officials are pushing to add a small handling fee to low-cost items bought online from outside the European Union. The move is aimed at curbing the surge of packages arriving from companies like Temu and Shein, which are mostly shipped from China. The proposal, announced during a visit to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport […]
