Wed.Apr 02, 2025

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Decentralizing Supply Chains: How Regional Models Drive Resilience and Flexibility

Logistics Viewpoints

Global supply chains have been tested repeatedly by a series of disruptive events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S.-China trade disputes, and natural disasters. Companies that previously prioritized cost-cutting and centralized sourcing quickly found themselves exposed to serious production and distribution risks. In response, many organizations have shifted toward decentralized and regionalized supply chain models, distributing production and sourcing across multiple regions.

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The Future of Logistics: From Speed to Intelligence

Loginext

Logistics is evolving beyond speed to intelligence. AI, IoT, and logistics management software are driving smarter supply chain solutions, optimizing costs, and enhancing efficiency. The post The Future of Logistics: From Speed to Intelligence appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Supreme Court sides with fired trucker against CBD vendor

Overdrive Online

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled a trucker can sue a CBD supplement company in a RICO case after a wrongly labeled product led to the driver failing a drug test and getting fired.

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Handling Exceptions Like a Pro: The LogiNext Way

Loginext

LogiNexts delivery management software helps businesses handle exceptions efficiently with AI-driven tracking, smart re-routing, and automated alerts for smooth deliveries. The post Handling Exceptions Like a Pro: The LogiNext Way appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Rock Stars of the Supply Chain: YMX Logistics' Erin Mitchell Talks Future of Sustainable Yard Operations

Food Logistics

We talked exclusively with Mitchell about fleet telematics, AI systems and the future of sustainable yard solutions.

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Navigating Tariffs and Market Disruptions in Times of Uncertainty

Supply Chain Brain

Manufacturing and industrial executives today are operating in an environment rife with uncertainty.

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The fleet manager’s role in shaping driver culture

Truck News

In the transportation and logistics industry, the role of a fleet manager goes far beyond vehicle maintenance and route optimization.

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Watch: Changes and Innovation in the Tobacco Supply Chain

Supply Chain Brain

Paulo Saath, global head of leaf operations at JTI, describes the current challenges facing the tobacco supply chain, and how the industry is evolving in its relations with farmers.

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Cross border imports surged ahead of Trump tariffs

Commercial Carrier Journal

Trucking activity at the Port of Laredo the busiest land port in the U.S. jumped 48.5% year-over-year during the first three months this year.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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Tesla Faces Q1 Slump as Deliveries Plunge

Supply Chain Brain

This comes on the heels of Tesla's stock price tumbling by 36% in Q1, making it the worst quarter the company has seen since 2022.

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A Message On New Tariffs And De Minimis (Section 321)

Stord

Today we enter into a new world for e-commerce and retail. This is not a political post, but a reflection on what this means for brands and their supply chains. As of April 2nd, the White House made sweeping changes to global trade through executive action - eliminating De Minimis (Section 321) exemption for imports from China and Hong Kong and implementing a universal 10% tariff on nearly all imported goods, with specific higher "reciprocal" tariffs on countries perceived to have trade imbalanc

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China Ship Sales Collapse as Industry Sweats Over U.S. Port Plan

Supply Chain Brain

Just four made-in-China bulkers ships that ferry everything from coal to salt were sold in the second-hand market in March.

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Boeing CEO Touts 'Drastic Changes' in Testimony to Senate

Supply Chain Brain

Ortberg acknowledged to the committee that Boeing's string of controversies was "unacceptable," and stressed the company's commitment to safety.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Carmakers See Sales Jump as Buyers Race to Beat Tariff Hikes

Supply Chain Brain

Ford saw a 19% rise in sales at dealerships in March, while General Motors reported a 17% year-over-year bump in first quarter sales.

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Maersk Billionaires Offer to Take Over Svitzer, Valued at $1.3B

Supply Chain Brain

Svitzer was spun off from A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S about a year ago, and the shares had lost about 8% since the listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen before April 2.

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Trump Kicks Off Global Trade War with Sweeping Tariffs

Supply Chain Brain

Trump highlighted a list of countries that will be subject to tariffs above the baseline rate, including 20% for the European Union and 34% for China.

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