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Redefining Entry-Level: How AI Is Reshaping the Supply Chain Career Ladder

Supply chain leaders must act now to rebuild the career pathways that AI is quietly minimizing, if not entirely eliminating.

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Survey: Perceived Safety Masks Real Risks at U.S. Worksites

Nearly 70% of respondents said that they regularly notice safety hazards on the job, while 17% aren't aware of any worksite safety systems that would mitigate those risks.

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Slowdown in U.S. Cargo Volumes Likely to Persist in 2026

Import volumes at major U.S. ports are expected to dip by more than 10% year-over-year in January, 8.5% in February, nearly 17% in March, and just under 11% in April.

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Supply Chain Leaders Focus on Flexibility in 2026

A quarter of leaders flagged improved inventory management as their top supply chain priority in 2026, followed by enhanced customer fulfillment speed at 17%.

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Boeing Finalizes $4.7B Takeover of Spirit AeroSystems

The acquisition will include all of Spirit's Boeing-related operations, as well as parts of the supplier's operations in Northern Ireland.

Spirit AeroSystems facility in Wichita, Kansas. Photo: iStock.com/JHVEPhoto

China's Trade Surplus Tops $1T for First Time Ever

China reported a $111.68 billion trade surplus for the month of November, which was the country's third highest surplus for a single month ever.

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Chinese Auto Parts Pour into German Car Market

The squeeze on Germany’s supplier base is part of a Chinese expansion that’s rattling the country’s industrial core.

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Could Road to Clean Shipping Run Through Nuclear Power?

A nuclear-powered vessel would be 39% faster than conventional cargo ships, allowing it to make 1.3 more round trip voyages per year on average.

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How to Make Smarter Shipping Decisions for an Unpredictable Peak Season

Expedited shipping isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Retailers first need to examine what’s being shipped, how much it’s worth, and what customers expect.

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Procurement’s Climate Power Play: Turning Strategy into Measurable Impact

How and why procurement is becoming the engine of climate action, and how strategy can turn into measurable results.

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Italy Probes Labor Abuse at Fashion Giants

Although the probe initially was focused on luxury group Tod's, prosecutors in Italy are also ordering Dolce & Gabbana, Versace and Prada, among others, to turn over documents.

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Layoffs Relent as Holidays Approach, But Can't Rescue Dismal Year

Year-to-date through November, U.S. employers have announced more than 1.1 million layoffs, up 54% from that same period last year.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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