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Transportation execution has moved from back-office support to the operating core of logistics. Networks are more fragmented, customers expect faster service and better visibility, and the costs of disruption are higher than ever. Transportation Execution Systems (TES), the platforms that tender freight, secure carriers, track shipments, and manage documentation have become essential to performance. ARC …

ARC Kicks Off 2025 Annual Transportation Execution Systems Research Read More »

From bathroom fixtures to avocados, supply chains are undergoing a wave of transformation driven by resilience, cost pressures, and sustainability demands. This week’s headlines highlight how companies and governments alike are rethinking operations: Toto is reshoring production with a $224 million advanced factory in Georgia, while Colgate-Palmolive launches a $300 million supply chain optimization push. …

Supply Chain & Logistics News September 1st to September 4th 2025 Read More »

A2A: Agent-to-Agent Coordination Is Already Here Download the full white paper: AI in the Supply Chain AI isn’t coming to supply chain coordination. It is already here. In pilot projects across leading organizations, software agents are beginning to communicate and act autonomously across core systems, without requiring direct human input. This is the rise of …

How AI Is Transforming the Modern Supply Chain Using A2A, MCP, and Graph-RAG to Drive Autonomous Resilience Read More »

For more than three decades, ARC Advisory Group and Logistics Viewpoints (LV) have provided independent, data-driven research that supply chain executives, technology providers, and investors rely on. Our annual studies don’t just track markets — they set the benchmark for where logistics technology is headed. Participation ensures your organization is positioned in the most trusted body …

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For demand sensing and forecasting in the supply chain, the ability to quickly ingest and analyze data, and subsequently make strong business decisions is crucial. While this is true across all aspects of supply chain management, it is especially important when tracking actual demand versus projected demand. This crucial need can be slowed down or …

From Data to Decisions: Revolutionizing Supply Chain Management with Demand Sensing and Forecasting Read More »

Often near urban centers, ports are ideal locations for smart, resilient, and sustainable transportation and clean energy infrastructure The global supply chain, a complex web of ships, trucks, and rail, is undergoing a profound transformation. At the heart of this change are the world’s major ports, which are evolving from simple cargo transfer points into …

Revolutionizing Maritime Operations: Strategic Innovations for Modernizing Ports and Enhancing Global Trade Efficiency Read More »

Download AI in the Supply Chain Why Supply Chains Need a New Operating System Modern supply chains are straining under constant pressure. Global sourcing models are more intricate, lead times less predictable, and disruptions—whether geopolitical shocks, climate events, or trade disputes—are no longer rare exceptions. At the same time, customers expect speed, low cost, and …

Architecting the AI Supply Chain: A 10 Part Downloadable Executive Guide Read More »

Everyone’s talking about AI agents, but few are asking what they actually need to deliver on their promise. In supply chain, it’s not enough for agents to move fast or automate tasks. To drive real business value, they have to orchestrate and that takes more than just data. It takes optimization, real-time signals, and cross-functional …

Why True Supply Chain Orchestration Demands More than Just AI Agents By Andrew Bell Read More »

The gap between knowing a supplier will be late and doing something useful about it often determines whether you hit margin targets or burn cash on expedites. Yet most procurement teams still learn about changes through scattered emails and phone calls — after their best options have disappeared. It’s time to stop treating procurement and …

Procurement, Inventory, and AI: Integrating Decisions (Not Just Systems) Read More »

On August 19, 2025, Blue Yonder announced its acquisition of Optoro to revolutionize returns management across retail and logistics, integrating Optoro’s cloud-native platform to streamline warehouse and in-store returns, promote e-commerce, and reduce landfill waste. Meanwhile, Walmart demonstrated resilience amid tariff hikes by boosting e-commerce and grocery sales through strategic imports and pricing. The Trump …

Supply Chain and Logistics News August 18th- 21st 2025 Read More »