Shipping volatility could become a more permanent feature of the industry, rather than something companies can assume will normalize after each individual crisis.
TradeBeyond’s Eric Linxwiler explains why fragmented data makes it harder to anticipate risk—and how connected workflows can close the gap between insight and action.
As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, supply chain leaders say the companies best positioned for the second half of the year are embedding traceability, prioritizing risk and turning verification into a long-term competitive advantage.
Inventory intelligence is less about knowing what you have than knowing what decision to make next—and how long you have before that decision becomes irreversible.
Dillard’s director of product development, operations and sourcing says retailers can navigate sourcing volatility by staying disciplined, building strong supplier relationships and looking at total landed cost.
Retailers will see the greatest return from AI by solving one high-impact business problem at a time, using clean data and human oversight, rather than technology-first transformations.
As tariffs, trade regulations and enforcement become more complex, Altana’s Chris Benham explains why product-level traceability and AI-driven visibility are becoming essential for resilient supply chains.
As extreme heat intensifies across Asia, the global fashion industry is being forced to redesign factories and rethink supply chains to protect workers, sustain productivity, and build greater climate resilience.
Supply chains are shifting toward interoperable “symphonized” systems that share data, reduce redundant compliance work and enable AI-ready visibility across fragmented networks.
