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Today’s escalation of U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China is impacting global trade networks, affecting industries ranging from automotive and electronics to agriculture and energy. The 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 20% tariffs on Chinese goods are expected to increase production costs, disrupt logistics networks, and force companies to …

Global Supply Chains in Flux as U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Take Effect Read More »

Brightpick Launches Giraffe, an Autonomous Mobile Picking System that Triples Warehouse Storage Density – Image Courtesy of BrightPick February has certainly been a very interesting month for the warehouse automation industry. In just a month, we’ve seen notable developments, with momentum building around new product launches revolves around a certain theme: • In the first …

How Climbing Autonomous Mobile Robots Are Impacting Warehouse Automation Read More »

Knowledge Graphs are emerging as an important tool for building advanced AI capabilities. According to a survey by ARC Advisory Group, only 10% of industrial companies are ready to apply artificial intelligence/machine learning. The percentage of industrial companies broadly applying agentic AI and generative AI would be a small fraction of that number. Celanese is …

Celanese Leads the Pack When it Comes to Agentic AI Read More »

In the ever-evolving world of logistics, adaptability is key. This week’s top stories highlight the shifting landscape of supply chain resilience, major corporate investments, and geopolitical developments. From strategies to build antifragile supply chains that thrive in disruption to Apple’s historic $500 billion investment in AI-driven infrastructure, businesses are reshaping their operations for the future. …

February 24th – 27th 2025 Supply Chain & Logistics News Read More »

Why Resilience Is No Longer Enough Supply chains were once designed for efficiency, not disruption. But in today’s world of pandemics, geopolitical shocks, and extreme weather events, efficiency alone is a fragile strategy. The goal is no longer just resilience – it’s antifragility. Coined by Nassim Taleb, antifragility means getting stronger from shocks, rather than …

Beyond Resilience: 5 Steps to Building an Antifragile Supply Chain Read More »

Supply chains, which facilitate the movement of products from manufacturers to consumers, have historically encountered issues such as inefficiency, fraud, and a lack of transparency. Many businesses continue to use traditional tracking methods like paperwork or centralized databases, which can be slow, susceptible to manipulation, and challenging to verify across multiple entities. When records are …

Unmasking the Supply Chain: How Blockchain Brings Transparency and Trust Read More »

The manufacturing sector is facing unprecedented volatility in global trade, with tariffs becoming the latest in a series of uncertainty drivers that are impacting virtually all industries. Trade policies are constantly evolving, forcing companies to assess how these changes impact customer demand, supply networks, fulfillment strategies, and cost to serve. Supply chains need to be …

No Balloons Needed: Practical Moves to Navigate Tariff Volatility Read More »

Apple in a press release published recently announced a monumental investment plan, committing to spend over USD 500 billion in the United States over the next four years. This ambitious initiative is set to transform various aspects of the supply chain, from manufacturing and job creation to research and development, infrastructure upgrades, and sustainability efforts. In …

Apple’s $500 Billion Investment in Artificial Intelligence Read More »

ARC was recently briefed by InterSystems. When one thinks of supply chain software vendors, the name InterSystems may not spring to mind. The company aims to change this with the expansion of its data fabric portfolio. Business cycles are compressing and the need to make course corrections is exploding. When you combine the volume, complexity, …

The Emergence of Supply Chain Data Fabrics Read More »

The U.S. is implementing new tariffs on key imports, including lumber, cars, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, as part of its broader trade strategy, while also shifting its approach to combating bird flu through vaccinations and enhanced biosecurity. Meanwhile, the European Commission has approved a €920 million state aid package to boost semiconductor production in Dresden, aligning …

Supply Chain & Logistics News February 16th- 20th Read More »