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Autonomous trucking is no longer a single category defined by technical ambition. It is fragmenting into distinct market entry models, each with different paths to commercialization, risk profiles, and timelines for impact on freight execution. A Market No Longer Defined by One End State Autonomous trucking is no longer a single race to full driverless …

Autonomous Trucking Is Fragmenting Into Distinct Market Entry Models Read More »

AI in the supply chain is often approached as an application problem. In practice, it is more often an architectural one. The OSI model offers a useful lens for understanding why. The Architecture Problem Behind AI in Supply Chains Most discussions about AI in the supply chain begin at the top of the stack. They …

The OSI Model and AI in the Supply Chain: Why Layered Architecture Still Matters Read More »

Transportation technology looked different in 2022. At that point, the conversation was still centered on emerging applications. Real-time visibility was gaining traction. Time slot management was becoming more relevant. Autonomous trucking and last mile robotics were drawing attention, but most of the discussion still revolved around pilots and potential. That framing is no longer sufficient. …

Five Transportation Technology Trends Reshaping Supply Chains in 2026 Read More »

Taiwan’s helium imports appear to be shifting from Qatar to the United States. The change matters because helium is a critical input in semiconductor manufacturing and a useful indicator of how geopolitical risk is reshaping sourcing decisions. Taiwan’s helium sourcing offers another example of how geopolitical disruption is extending beyond headline energy markets and into …

Taiwan’s Helium Imports Shift to the U.S. as Geopolitical Risk Reshapes Semiconductor Supply Chains Read More »

Industry conferences can generate visibility, traffic, and activity. But in enterprise supply chain markets, those signals often fall short of meaningful engagement. In this episode of the Logistics Viewpoints Podcast, Jim Frazer examines why sponsorship works best when it is tied to substance, analyst-led dialogue, and direct access to serious practitioners. Conferences still matter in …

Why Visibility Alone No Longer Works in Supply Chain Conference Sponsorship Read More »

Shipping disruption in the Strait of Hormuz began weeks before the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. Vessel traffic is already down, oil has moved above $100, and carriers are stepping back from the corridor. The latest action formalizes and accelerates a constraint that is already visible. The United States will begin enforcing a naval blockade …

Strait of Hormuz Shipping Decline Deepens as U.S. Blockade Adds Pressure to Global Supply Chains Read More »