supply chain

The U.S. - Mexico Border “Speeds Up”: Where Should You Lock Capacity for Your 2026 Supply Chain?

Laredo has become America’s busiest trade gateway as carriers and retailers shift orders to the Mexico - U.S. corridor to ride nearshoring. Infrastructure is accelerating - from CPKC cross-border rail to new freight corridors. But where should you “bet” to cut lead time and curb congestion risk?

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Hong Kong: From Mega Airport to the “Capital” of Green Maritime Finance

Hong Kong: From Mega Airport to the “Capital” of Green Maritime Finance

In the broader picture of global supply-chain restructuring, Hong Kong is actively redefining its position: not only as the traditional gateway for East–West trade, but also as a “dual ecosystem” where aviation and maritime activities are closely tied to green finance. Alongside Hong Kong Maritime Week 2025, the thematic sessions titled “Hong Kong: Global Maritime Capital” highlight the city’s new strategy of connecting the sky, the sea and capital flows for the next generation of logistics.

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Tech Reset 2025: The Supply Chain Investment Landscape

Tech Reset 2025: The Supply Chain Investment Landscape

The 2025 technology market survey by Inbound Logistics shows a strong upswing in vendor revenues; 58% of companies reported growth of 10% or more over the past year, reflecting the pressing need for digitization and automation amid rising labor costs and persistent talent shortages. This “tech reset” is not an impulsive buying spree but a disciplined re-ordering of solution portfolios by business impact, time to value, and organizational readiness.

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“Supply Chain Reset”: 7 Trends Reshaping Manufacturing

“Supply Chain Reset”: 7 Trends Reshaping Manufacturing

In 2025, the “reset” of supply chains is no longer a passing slogan but a new operating architecture that lets manufacturers live with volatility, optimize the cost–service equation, and meet sustainability expectations. The focus is on regionalizing networks, intelligent automation, quantified shock buffers, bringing emissions into decisions, and running operations with digital twins.

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Agile Supply Chains: A New Advantage on the Capital Market

Agile Supply Chains: A New Advantage on the Capital Market

Global disruptions in recent years - from transport breakdowns and raw material shortages to shifts in trade policies - have turned the concept of supply chain agility from an internal slogan into a genuine financial indicator.

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Smart Supply Chains: In-house, Outsource, or Alliance?

Smart Supply Chains: In-house, Outsource, or Alliance?

In an era of constant global supply chain disruption, the decision to manufacture in-house, outsource, or build alliances is no longer just a matter of cost. It has become a strategic choice that determines a company’s speed, adaptability, and ability to control risk.

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The Power of AI and Predictive Capabilities in Supply Chain Management

The Power of AI and Predictive Capabilities in Supply Chain Management

AI is no longer unfamiliar. The question is how to turn it into a true “operational capability” in supply chain management (SCM), rather than a handful of isolated pilots. The answer lies in how companies combine predictive analytics with clean data, clear decision processes, and disciplined execution from sourcing to distribution.

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Supply-Chain Orchestration and Recovery 2025: Beyond “Visibility”

Supply-Chain Orchestration and Recovery 2025: Beyond “Visibility”

Many organizations have realized that a control tower alone is not enough; the next step is proactive orchestration and rapid recovery driven by real-world event data—where decisions are standardized, auditable, and auto-triggered by thresholds.

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ESG 2025: From Reporting to Supply-Chain Accountability

ESG 2025: From Reporting to Supply-Chain Accountability

2025 marks a turning point: companies must demonstrate supply-chain transparency under CSRD and conduct supplier due diligence under CSDDD, shifting from a mindset of “reporting” to “accountability” with verifiable data, processes, and measurable outcomes.

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How Supply Chains Survive: Red Sea Turbulence and a Parched Panama Canal?

How Supply Chains Survive: Red Sea Turbulence and a Parched Panama Canal?

Delays and costs are climbing as the Red Sea crisis drags on and the Panama Canal faces water-level constraints, forcing companies to adopt data-driven orchestration, multi-option transport strategies, and technology-based insurance to keep supply chains predictable and under control.

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Air Cargo Industry Lowers Growth Forecast – A New Warning for the Global Supply Chain

Air Cargo Industry Lowers Growth Forecast – A New Warning for the Global Supply Chain

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has just lowered its forecast for global air cargo volume growth in 2025 to only +0.7%, a steep drop from the previously projected 5.8%. Revenue from the cargo sector is expected to decline by 4.7% to USD 142 billion.

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DHL Extends Contract with Cargojet – A Strategic Move to Strengthen the Global Air Cargo Supply Chain

DHL Extends Contract with Cargojet – A Strategic Move to Strengthen the Global Air Cargo Supply Chain

In a global air cargo market under pressure from trade volatility and declining consumer demand, DHL’s early extension of its contract with Cargojet until 2033 signals a proactive strategy to strengthen transport capacity, expand network coverage, and optimize costs. This agreement not only has a significant impact on the North American market but also opens new opportunities and challenges for Vietnam’s air logistics sector.

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When ESG Determines the Fate of the Supply Chain

When ESG Determines the Fate of the Supply Chain

No longer just a decorative message in annual reports, ESG is becoming a pivotal factor in securing funding, signing international contracts, and maintaining competitive advantage for global enterprises.

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Training Supply Chain Experts: From Academia to Practical Application

Training Supply Chain Experts: From Academia to Practical Application

In the race for digital transformation and global supply chain optimization, having a highly skilled workforce is no longer a competitive advantage but a basic requirement. However, the significant gap between academic theory and practical business needs is leaving many companies struggling to find professionals with comprehensive capabilities in strategy, technology, and operations.

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Đào tạo chuyên gia supply chain: từ học thuật đến thực tiễn

Đào tạo chuyên gia supply chain: từ học thuật đến thực tiễn

Trong cuộc đua chuyển đổi số và tối ưu chuỗi cung ứng toàn cầu, nhân lực trình độ cao không còn là lợi thế mà là điều kiện tối thiểu. Tuy nhiên, khoảng trống lớn giữa lý thuyết giảng đường và yêu cầu thực tế đang khiến nhiều doanh nghiệp khát nguồn chuyên gia có năng lực toàn diện về chiến lược, công nghệ và vận hành.

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Blockchain & Digital Twins – The Future of Supply Chain Traceability

Blockchain & Digital Twins – The Future of Supply Chain Traceability

When combined, blockchain and digital twins create an ecosystem of absolute transparency for the supply chain, where physical reality is accurately digitized, immutable, and fully traceable—helping prevent fraud, improve quality, and foster trust among all stakeholders.

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Supply Chain Co-opetition – When Competitors Become Allies

Supply Chain Co-opetition – When Competitors Become Allies

As logistics costs continue to rise, supply chains grow increasingly complex, and consumer expectations demand faster, cheaper, and more transparent delivery, it is no longer taboo for competitors to collaborate.

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Circular Supply Chain: A Strategic Shift for Green Logistics

Circular Supply Chain: A Strategic Shift for Green Logistics

As emission reduction requirements become increasingly stringent, driven by global market pressures, the “circular supply chain” is emerging as a core strategy for businesses seeking to survive and grow sustainably.

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Tax and Cross-Border Supply Chain Optimization

Tax and Cross-Border Supply Chain Optimization

Taxes are not just a financial burden—they are also a strategic factor in global supply chain design. As multinational companies constantly seek competitive advantages through the distribution of manufacturing, storage, and distribution activities, tax optimization becomes a tool to realign the value flow—from goods to after-tax profits.

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Supply Chain Security: From Physical Protection to Cybersecurity

Supply Chain Security: From Physical Protection to Cybersecurity

Today’s supply chains are more vulnerable than ever—not only due to sophisticated cyberattacks but also because of physical security breaches such as cargo theft, equipment sabotage, or internal information leaks.

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Red Sea in Turmoil: Alternative Routes and the Global Supply Chain Revolution

Red Sea in Turmoil: Alternative Routes and the Global Supply Chain Revolution

As attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea intensify, the global maritime transport industry is experiencing a seismic shock. Ships veering away from the Suez Canal are not merely avoiding risks—they are signaling the emergence of a new order, where supply chains must not only be fast but also resilient amidst global turbulence.

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Green Procurement – An Inevitable Trend in the Global Supply Chain

Green Procurement – An Inevitable Trend in the Global Supply Chain

When climate change, resource depletion, and ESG standards become global imperatives, the concept of “green procurement” is no longer just an environmental slogan but a sustainable competitive strategy.

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