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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 …

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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 »

This week, President Donald Trump introduced a new round of tariffs aimed at three key sectors: furniture, heavy-duty trucks, and branded pharmaceuticals. The measures are scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2025, and are expected to influence both global sourcing decisions and domestic logistics strategies The announcement comes amid ongoing efforts by the administration …

New U.S. Tariffs on Furniture, Heavy Trucks, and Pharmaceuticals Set to Reshape Supply Chain Costs and Sourcing Strategies Starting October 1 Read More »

In the ever-shifting landscape of global trade, supply chain leaders are navigating a complex environment shaped by policy, technology, and economic pressures. This week’s major stories highlight this intricate reality. Amazon, FedEx, and UPS are all reconfiguring their networks in response to new trade policies and a move away from low-margin e-commerce. Meanwhile, the proposed …

Key Developments in Supply Chain & Logistics: Amazon, FedEx, UPS, and More (September 22nd – 25th, 2025) Read More »

Seven years ago, we published a widely read piece on Amazon’s supply chain. At the time, the story was about bold bets on fulfillment centers, early robotics, and a push toward speed that most competitors couldn’t match. That article struck a nerve because it captured a turning point in logistics. Today, it deserves a fresh …

2025 Update: Amazon’s Supply Chain Keeps Rewriting the Playbook Read More »