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In-depth Analysis of Overseas Expansion Models for Chinese Software Enterprises Driven by the global digitalization trend, the software industry has become a focal point of global economic competition. After accumulating rich experience and technical strength in the domestic market, Chinese software enterprises are actively seeking to expand into overseas markets to enhance their international competitiveness …

How Chinese Software Companies Succeed Abroad: Comparing Client-Following, Agent Partnerships, and Local Subsidiaries Read More »

 In the months leading up to the 2026 midterm elections, the Trump administration has launched a broad initiative to negotiate agreements with companies across as many as thirty industries. According to reporting from Reuters and other outlets, these deals involve a range of mechanisms, including tariff relief, equity stakes, revenue guarantees, and regulatory adjustments. The …

Federal Industrial Partnerships and Supply Chain Realignment Under the Trump Administration: Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductors, Critical Minerals, and Energy Read More »

This week in supply chain news, major companies are demonstrating a mix of strategic adaptations and responses to global pressures. ExxonMobil and Kinaxis are collaborating to develop a next-generation supply chain management solution specifically for the complex oil and gas industry, aiming to increase resilience and provide comprehensive visibility. In a push for network efficiency, …

Supply Chain and Logistics News Sept 29 – Oct 2nd 2025 Read More »

Call for Speakers – ARC Industry Forum 2025 The ARC Industry Forum is the premier event where operations, supply chain, and technology leaders gather to shape the future of intelligent and resilient enterprises. In 2025, supply chains face unprecedented disruption, but also unmatched opportunity. We are seeking speakers—executives, practitioners, and innovators—who can share strategies, frameworks, …

Call for Speakers: Ready to Drive Real Change in Intelligent Operations and Resilient Supply Chains – ARC Industry Forum 2025 Read More »

Download the full whitepaper In today’s interconnected world, supply chains are more than just physical networks of goods, trucks, ships, and warehouses. They are digital ecosystems, stitched together by ERP systems, IoT sensors, AI platforms, cloud applications, and partner data feeds. This digitization has unlocked new efficiencies but also created new vulnerabilities. A ransomware attack …

Download Cyber Resilience in the Supply Chain: Building Networks that Anticipate, Withstand, and Adapt to Digital Threats Read More »

On September 30, 2025, DoorDash introduced Dot, an autonomous electric delivery robot developed entirely in-house. While delivery robots are not a new concept, Dot represents a practical and targeted approach to one of the supply chain’s most persistent challenges: last-mile delivery. Dot is designed to operate on roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes, traveling up to …

Evaluating DoorDash’s Autonomous Delivery Robot ‘Dot’ and Its Implications for the Future of Last-Mile Logistics and Supply Chain Efficiency Read More »

Breaking: U.S. Government Shutdown Brings Immediate Strains to Supply Chains Washington, Oct. 1, 2025 — The U.S. government has officially shut down after Congress failed to agree on a funding bill, triggering furloughs for hundreds of thousands of federal employees and requiring many others to work without pay. For the logistics and supply chain industry, …

How the U.S. Government Shutdown Is Affecting Ports, Transportation, and Supply Chain Operations Across the Country Read More »

ARC Analyst Larry O’Brien has recently published a report on ARC’s Client Portal regarding the recent work between Kinaxis and Exxon to develop a Supply Chain Management Solution specifically for the Oil and Gas industry. The oil and gas industry supply chain is one of the most complex in the world. It involves myriad complex …

ExxonMobil and Kinaxis: Creating a Next Gen Supply Chain Management Solution for Oil & Gas Read More »

The termination of the U.S. de minimis tariff exemption is leading to structural changes in the air cargo operations of both FedEx and UPS. The exemption, which previously allowed imports valued under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free with minimal documentation, was eliminated in late August 2025. The removal of this rule has introduced new …

FedEx and UPS Adjust Air Cargo Networks Amid De Minimis Policy Shift and Economic Headwinds Read More »

Alibaba’s shares rose this week, up more than 6% in Hong Kong and 9% in U.S. premarket trading, after CEO Eddie Wu outlined an expanded artificial intelligence strategy at the company’s Cloud Technology Conference. Wu confirmed that Alibaba is continuing a three-year, 380 billion yuan ($53 billion) program for AI infrastructure and model development, first …

Alibaba’s Bold $53 Billion AI Expansion: Unveiling Qwen3-Max, Global Data Centers, and Strategic Partnerships Read More »