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Electronic shelf labels (ESLs) are becoming more common in grocery stores, particularly in European markets like Norway, where some retailers now change prices dozens of times per day. The immediate value for retailers is clear: ESLs offer flexibility to adjust pricing in response to competition, demand, or product shelf life. But as this capability becomes …

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Tesla Commits $16.5 Billion to Samsung for Advanced Chip Supply Tesla has entered into a $16.5 billion supply agreement with Samsung Electronics for the production of autonomous driving and AI chips. The multi-year deal will rely on Samsung’s 4-nanometer manufacturing process and will utilize fabrication facilities in both Taylor, Texas, and Hwaseong, South Korea. The …

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Yesterday, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a trade agreement between the United States and the European Union. The agreement introduces a standardized 15% tariff on most EU exports to the U.S., includes specific sectoral exemptions, and outlines a commitment by the EU to invest in U.S.-based industrial …

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The modern warehouse is no longer just a storage facility, it’s a living, intelligent ecosystem. Increasingly, logistics operations rely on connected devices, real-time analytics, and automation to reduce cost, increase throughput, and meet sustainability goals. Central to this evolution is the use of wireless sensor networks and IoT platforms. While early deployments often relied on …

Smart Logistics in Warehousing – From Legacy Protocols to Green IoT – How Technology Is Reshaping the Sustainable Supply Chain Read More »

This week’s Supply Chain and Logistics News included headlines about the sharp decline in solar installations in the European Union due to a drop in political support. BYD announces a major manufacturing site in Pakistan beginning in 2026. The U.S. admisntrayion announced a trade deal with Japan and an AI Action Plan. Lastly, the U.S. …

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On July 22, the U.S. and Japan finalized a trade agreement that lowers tariffs on Japanese vehicles and parts imported into the U.S. from roughly 25% to 15%. The adjustment comes after months of negotiation and removes uncertainty for automakers that had been planning around steeper costs. Direct Implications for Supply Chains Japanese OEMs, most …

U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Adjusts Auto Tariffs, Alters Global Sourcing Dynamics Read More »

Logistics Viewpoints is offering a free executive summary of its market research report on Transportation Management Systems (TMS), a core solution for managing today’s increasingly complex logistics and freight operations. As companies seek to reduce transportation costs, improve routing efficiency, and respond to market volatility, TMS platforms offer the visibility and control needed to succeed. …

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President Trump displays an executive order on artificial intelligence he signed in Washington, DC, on July 23, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images On July 23, 2025, the White House issued a formal directive to implement the “AI Action Plan,” accompanied by three executive orders. The stated objective is to increase domestic capacity for artificial …

US National AI Policy: Practical Implications for U.S. Supply Chains Read More »

Octave’s Mission: Building Systems That Don’t Break At Hexagon’s recent global leadership event Hexagon LIVE, Mattias Stenberg, who was appointed in October 2024 to lead Octave, a strategic spinout from Hexagon, delivered a keynote that was both grounded and far-reaching. His talk offered a clear-eyed assessment of the state of critical infrastructure today, and what …

Stop Reacting, Start Anticipating: Hexagon’s Octave Vision for a Smarter and More Resilient Industrial and Commercial Infrastructure Read More »

In 2025, two ownership transition strategies are taking center stage in the manufacturing and supply chain sectors: strategic mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). While M&A is a vehicle for growth, it’s equally driven by founder-owner succession, generational transitions, and liquidity needs. At the same time, ESOPs are gaining momentum as …

How Traditional M&A and ESOPs Are Reshaping The Manufacturing and Supply Chain Industry Read More »