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Ships, Seafarers Stuck in Gulf Face Tough Choices

Opening the Strait of Hormuz remains Iran’s most valuable bargaining chip; one it seems eager to retain after seeing the drastic effect its closing has had on world trade.

An aerial 3D illustration render of cargo ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. Image: iStock/quantic69

Podcast | The Tariff Conundrum for Supply Chains: Pass Along, or Absorb?

When tariffs are slapped on supply chains, who pays the tab?

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From Directory to Decision Engine: The Great Reset for Industrial Search

Today’s sourcing conditions make the traditional directory structure irrelevant.

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Inventory Drift: A Hidden Underminer of Retail Supply Chain Performance

As supply chains become more data-driven, the critical question is whether visibility reflects reality.

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U.S. Manufacturing Hit Four-Year High in May

In May, U.S. manufacturing activity remained in “expansion territory,” said Susan Spence, MBA, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Business Survey Committee.

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US-Canada Bridge Fight Rages: Opening Delayed, Invites Voided

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had said the bridge would open this week, but appeared to back away from that on June 10.

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India Condemns U.S. Strikes on Three Ships That Killed Sailors

Three foreign-flagged vessels carrying Indian crew have recently been attacked by the U.S. Navy.

Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, near Khasab, Oman, in May. Source: AFP/Getty Images

Oil Crunch Is Stoking Asia’s Demand for Coal, Shipping CEO Says

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz in early March has driven Asian buyers to look for alternative sources to replace disrupted Persian Gulf barrels.

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Watch: How to Leverage AI — In Real Ways, Right Now

Hannah Testani, CEO of Intelligent Audit, explains how organizations can start small with AI, automate repetitive tasks, connect siloed data sources, and generate quick wins.

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Building a Carrier Scorecard That Actually Changes Behavior

Build the scorecard for the carriers you want; hold everyone to it consistently, and the routing guide largely sorts itself out.

Tractor trailers outside of the Port of Philadelphia. Photographer: Hannah Beier/Bloomberg

AI in Supply Chain Can’t Succeed Without Foundational Systems

The majority of AI projects fail from a lack of foundational integrity. Clean data and integrated systems are the non-negotiable price of entry for a successful journey.

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GM to Make Large Storage Batteries

Tesla has been in the storage battery business since 2015, and Ford said in 2025 that it would convert a factory in Kentucky to make large batteries.

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