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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. …

Free Download: Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Executive Summary – Optimize Freight, Routing, and Cost Control with Modern TMS Platforms Read More »

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 »

Over the past decade, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) have evolved from simple systems of record into the operational nerve center of modern distribution. What was once primarily used for inventory tracking and order execution is now expected to support real-time intelligence, automation, and end-to-end orchestration across people, processes, and machines. As businesses face increased pressure …

Eight Capabilities Shaping the Next Generation of WMS Read More »

For years, supply chain professionals have talked about visibility, resilience, and efficiency. The tools we have used, ERP systems, spreadsheets, and siloed databases, have served us well, however as complexity increases, and the margin for error narrows, there has been a growing recognition that patchwork systems are no longer enough. What is needed is a …

InterSystems READY 2025 – Modern Supply Chains, Practical Data Strategy, and Tools That Work Read More »

Supply chains do not just move products, they move promises. Promises of origin, safety, compliance, sustainability. And in 2025, keeping those promises has never been harder. Counterfeit goods still fill markets. Paper trails remain vulnerable. Disparate systems fail to communicate. Trust, the currency of global trade, is stretched thin. Blockchain, despite the early hype and …

Blockchain for Transparent and Secure Supply Chains, 2025 Update Read More »

The United States stands at a critical juncture, confronting a surge in electricity demand driven by the rapid expansion of data centers and the broader electrification of its economy. This demand spike coincides with a worldwide imperative to transition toward cleaner energy sources. However, a complex and at times contradictory web of federal policies is …

The Policy Paradox: How US Tariffs and Tax Credits Risk Inflating Power Costs and Delaying the Energy Transition Read More »