New research from Descartes Systems Group shows that companies are embedding automation and AI into core transport functions, with generative AI now widely used for tasks from data entry to freight forecasting. The findings highlight how global shippers and logistics providers are rethinking the role of transportation as competitive pressure and market volatility intensify. Transportation […] The post AI Now Key To Transport Strategy For Global Shippers appeared first on SupplyChain 360.| SupplyChain 360
Procurement teams are under pressure as regulators, investors, and customers demand credible proof of supplier practices on emissions, labor, and cybersecurity. Traditional audits and self-reported disclosures capture only a moment in time, leaving companies exposed when conditions shift between reporting cycles. Companies are beginning to turn to digital replicas of supplier networks, which monitor risks […] The post Supplier Digital Twins Deliver Continuous Compliance Visibility appeared ...| SupplyChain 360
Inventory is rising, storage is getting more expensive, and smaller companies are carrying more of the expansion load. New research by Florida Atlantic University shows logistics activity is being reshaped as manufacturers and suppliers push products further downstream toward retail, with costs and capacity pressures building ahead of the holiday season. Diverging Trends Across Costs […] The post Logistics Growth Slows as Inventory Costs Keep Rising appeared first on SupplyChain 360.| SupplyChain 360
Lululemon is bracing for a $240 million hit to gross profit this year after the U.S. scrapped duty-free treatment for low-value imports. The policy shift upends a cross-border fulfillment model that had long shielded the retailer from tariff costs. Tariff Shock Ripples Through Fulfillment The de minimis exemption, which allowed goods under $800 to enter […] The post Lululemon Faces $240M Profit Hit as Duty-Free Imports End appeared first on SupplyChain 360.| SupplyChain 360
Packaging has long been treated as disposable, with logistics networks designed for one-way flows of boxes, pallets, and protective materials. Rising waste costs, tightening regulations, and sustainability mandates are changing that assumption. Logistics operators are now experimenting with circular packaging logistics, closed-loop systems that retrieve, clean, and redeploy packaging at scale. The result is a […] The post Circular Packaging Logistics Turns Waste Into Assets appeared first o...| SupplyChain 360
Procurement teams are increasingly reliant on external data streams, from ESG disclosures to commodity price feeds, to make sourcing decisions. But as generative AI accelerates, so does the risk of fabricated or manipulated supplier information entering procurement workflows. In response, more firms are turning to data watermarking, embedding markers into compliance filings and transaction records […] The post Firms Detect AI Supplier Fakes Using Data Watermarks appeared first on SupplyChai...| SupplyChain 360
The U.S. cut tariffs on European autos to 15%, easing a long-running trade friction and offering quick relief for German carmakers. The move, tied to reciprocal EU concessions, signals progress in transatlantic trade talks but leaves steel and aluminum disputes unresolved. Automakers See Immediate Relief The formal tariff cut, published in the Federal Register on […] The post U.S. Cuts EU Auto Tariffs To 15% appeared first on SupplyChain 360.| SupplyChain 360
Pricing intelligence is moving upstream. Vendavo’s latest release of embedded AI agents shows how manufacturers and distributors are using automation not just to quote faster, but to close hidden margin gaps. AI at the Point of Transaction Vendavo’s model departs from generic copilots by embedding AI where decisions are actually made, in price setting, deal […] The post Vendavo Embeds AI To Close Margin Gaps In Pricing appeared first on SupplyChain 360.| SupplyChain 360
A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace’s passenger processing system triggered delays and cancellations at major European airports, including Heathrow and Berlin. The outage highlights the industry’s reliance on a few critical technology suppliers and the fragile digital backbone of global air travel. Manual Processing Strains Airport Operations The incident began late on September 19, when Collins […] The post Cyberattack on Aerospace Software Disrupts Major EU Airports appeared first on S...| SupplyChain 360
Procurement teams are awash in market feeds, climate indices, sanctions alerts, and ESG disclosures. The flood of external data has shifted the challenge from scarcity to selectivity: which signals deserve to inform sourcing models, and which introduce distortion or risk? As contract decisions grow more data-driven, the ability to validate, weight, and govern outside intelligence […] The post Procurement Tightens Control on External Data Feeds appeared first on SupplyChain 360.| SupplyChain 360
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