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Sourcing Solutions
Pros to Know: ALOM's Brandon Hulse Talks Hazmat Compliance Programs
We talked exclusively with Hulse about the importance of negotiated contracts, what it takes to implement a Hazmat certification and compliance program and why gathering freight data is crucial to the future of supply chains.
AI/AR
5 Steps to Create Agile Consumer Goods Supply Chains
Sourcing Solutions
Pros to Know: RapidRatings' James Gellert Talks Drivers of Stress and Distress in Middle Market
Manufacturing
Pros to Know: Miebach's Pablo Gonzalez Talks Advantages of AI and Automation
AI/AR
5 Ways AI Can Bolster Safety Strategies Along the Supply Chain
Supply Chain Visibility
Pros to Know: Nulogy's Kevin Wong Details the Importance of Partnerships in the Supply Chain
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Automation
State of Warehousing: Most Agile Warehouses Will be Most Successful
The current and future state of warehousing encompasses the impact of AI and automation, taking consideration of cybersecurity risks, balancing human and tech-driven solutions, and adopting sustainable practices.
Procurement Software
Pros to Know Award: Supply Chain Leaders Over-Deliver in All Facets of Logistics
Every year, Supply & Demand Chain Executive's Pros to Know award celebrates the true supply chain professionals to know. Let's meet the winners.
Project Management Software
2025 Top Supply Chain Projects Award: Nominations Open
Nominations are open for Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2025 Top Supply Chain Projects award, which profiles innovative case study-type projects designed to automate, optimize, streamline and improve the supply chain.
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Software Solutions
Security, Data Privacy, AI Code Reliability Biggest Software Development Challenges for 2025
Respondents identified security (51%), AI code reliability (45%), and data privacy (41%) among their biggest software development challenges for 2025.
Electrification
Fleet Managers Face Continued Challenges in Leveraging Advanced Data for EV Transition
Despite the clear benefits of transitioning to EVs, many fleet managers struggle with high upfront costs, charging infrastructure concerns, and uncertain resale value, according to the survey.
Trucking
TruckAnswers Introduces Trucking Financial Performance Indexes
The indexes provide vital baseline information for financial improvement as the U.S. trucking industry seeks to recover from a difficult two-year freight recession.
Procurement Software
Zip Unveils Risk Orchestration Tools
Zip for Risk Orchestration enables global enterprises to streamline supplier risk assessments, financial verification, and regulatory compliance to mitigate risks.
Fleet Management
Transfix’s New RFP Workflow Tool to Transform Freight Pricing
By pricing lanes in as little as 3-5 seconds with unmatched accuracy, the tool boosts win rates with custom-built models, eliminates inefficiencies, and keeps RFPs organized.
Material Handling Equipment
Yale Introduces Pedestrian Awareness Camera
The pedestrian awareness camera system can accurately identify pedestrians at ranges up to 16 feet through a 110-degree field of view.
Featured Videos
Sourcing Solutions
Pros to Know: ALOM's Brandon Hulse Talks Hazmat Compliance Programs
We talked exclusively with Hulse about the importance of negotiated contracts, what it takes to implement a Hazmat certification and compliance program and why gathering freight data is crucial to the future of supply chains.
Sourcing Solutions
Pros to Know: RapidRatings' James Gellert Talks Drivers of Stress and Distress in Middle Market
Manufacturing
Pros to Know: Miebach's Pablo Gonzalez Talks Advantages of AI and Automation
Supply Chain Visibility
Pros to Know: Nulogy's Kevin Wong Details the Importance of Partnerships in the Supply Chain
Warehousing
Women in Supply Chain Forum: Registration Open
Risk/Compliance
Pros to Know: RapidRatings' Ethan Treese Talks Supply Chain Risk Intelligence
Ocean Ports & Carriers
Dimerco: Freight Markets Face New Tariff Realities
As supply chains continue shifting away from China, Southeast Asia is absorbing more manufacturing activity, increasing intra-Asia trade flows.
Software Solutions
Sparrow Introduces Global Leave Management Solution
HR teams can now track all leaves in any location around the world in a single dashboard.
Sourcing Solutions
Pros to Know: ALOM's Brandon Hulse Talks Hazmat Compliance Programs
We talked exclusively with Hulse about the importance of negotiated contracts, what it takes to implement a Hazmat certification and compliance program and why gathering freight data is crucial to the future of supply chains.
Automation
Cyngn Deploys Autonomous Vehicles for CPG, Logistics, Manufacturing
Cyngn deployed DriveMod Tuggers and Forklifts to serve use cases across several industries, including manufacturing, CPG, logistics, and more.
Procurement Software
SpendHQ, RapidRatings Launch Supplier Risk Solution for Procurement Teams
SpendHQ in partnership with RapidRatings launched its supplier risk management solution that proactively monitors supplier risks across financial, geopolitical, and operational factors.
Regulations
U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs Propel Mexico as New Global Manufacturing and Trade Hub
The new U.S. tariffs will significantly impact trade flows, particularly affecting nations with high tariffs on American goods, including China, India, the European Union, and Southeast Asian countries.
AI/AR
5 Steps to Create Agile Consumer Goods Supply Chains
Committing to digital transformation initiatives, experimenting with AI, and continuously learning will help CPG companies reap the benefits of new technologies and achieve competitive advantage.
Sourcing Solutions
Pros to Know: RapidRatings' James Gellert Talks Drivers of Stress and Distress in Middle Market
We talked exclusively with Gellert about rating private companies for clients, the drivers of stress and distress in middle market and why young professionals shouldn't assume everything's been done already.
Rail & Intermodal
Norfolk Southern Cuts Supply Chain Emissions for Freight Rail Customers
The RailGreen process uses 123Carbon's blockchain-backed Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs) to certify that each ton of reduced CO₂e is uniquely tracked to prevent double counting.
Training/Onboarding
DAT Launches Personalized Coaching, Online Business Courses for Carriers, Brokers
The DAT Copilot Authority Program offers new business owners personalized coaching to navigate the complex process of obtaining a federal motor carrier authority, while DAT University offers free online business courses for carriers and brokers.
Manufacturing
Pros to Know: Miebach's Pablo Gonzalez Talks Advantages of AI and Automation
We talked exclusively with Gonzalez about end-to-end optimization, cutting-edge technologies and the benefits of AI and automation to the future of supply chain.
AI/AR
5 Ways AI Can Bolster Safety Strategies Along the Supply Chain
The safety risks for workers are ever-present. By using AI to augment human coverage and boost efficiency, we can achieve safer supply chains where no individuals are harmed, and no product is stolen.
Robotics
Kardex Updates Warehouse Execution System, Intuitive Picking Assistant
Kardex also partnered with Paccurate to launch its StoreX Calculator, a tool for simulating the benefits and ROI of AutoStore-empowered by Kardex, to the logistics industry.
Supply Chain Visibility
Research Underscores Need for Agile and Proactive Supply Chains
The report suggests that global supply chains have entered a phase of accelerated disruption that challenges traditional operations.
Supply Chain Visibility
Pros to Know: Nulogy's Kevin Wong Details the Importance of Partnerships in the Supply Chain
We talked exclusively with Wong about the importance of company culture and inclusivity and the benefits of partnerships within the supply chain space.
Warehousing
Women in Supply Chain Forum: Registration Open
This year’s theme, “Women on the Rise: Strengthening Leadership Pipelines,” will bring together leading experts to discuss mentorship, self-advocacy, collaboration, education, and creating a pipeline of supply chain professionals.
Supply Chain Visibility
Why Modern Logistics Platforms are Gateway to Supply Chain Intelligence
The most successful supply chain leaders will be those who recognize that the journey from visibility to intelligence isn't just about technology implementation.
Financial Management Software
Pay-As-You-Go Solution to Help Scale Fulfillment Capabilities
An omnichannel solution for B2C and B2B fulfillment, Radial Fast Track integrates rapidly and seamlessly with existing systems for a simplified onboarding process requiring no upfront investment.
Regulations
Business Leaders Prioritize Supply Chain Resilience: Study
Cleo research finds 83% of executives have elevated supply chain resiliency to be as important as cybersecurity, according to its 2025 Global Supply Chain Executive Report.
Manufacturing
Production Manufacturing & Supply Chain Solutions to Navigate Tariff Challenges
This new AI-driven supply chain platform integrates intelligence, automation, and quality control throughout the lifecycle, dynamically routing production, optimizing Design for Manufacturability, and proactively mitigating tariff risks.
Automation
ProMat 2025: Innovation, Automation Used to Help Workers
Companies are striving to improve their workers’ lives and safety with better tools and ideas in the material handling and supply chain spaces.
Risk/Compliance
Pros to Know: RapidRatings' Ethan Treese Talks Supply Chain Risk Intelligence
We talked exclusively with Treese about unique risk insights, planning for uncertainty and why it's important for companies to invest in cybersecurity tools.
Last-Mile
Uber Freight's Drop-and-Hook Program to Offer Dedicated Tours
Powerloop dedicated tours are designed to help optimize miles, earnings, and efficiency while providing carriers with the freedom and predictability they need to operate successfully.
Last-Mile
Strategies for Last-Mile Delivery Excellence
By leveraging advanced technologies and strategic thinking, companies can overcome today's challenges and achieve significant improvements in their operations.
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