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GS1 Is Killing Barcodes and Unlocking Far Smarter Supply Chains

Retailer support for 2D barcodes, such as QR codes, is improving, but not yet universal. Logistics leaders need to act before 2027.

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Kearney Index Calls ‘Reality Check’ on Reshoring Trend

American manufacturers rushing to bring production back home from Asia? Time for a reality check, according to the latest Reshoring Index from Kearney.

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India’s Exports to U.S. Drop 40% as Tariffs Hit

The two countries continue to attempt to negotiate a trade deal, with the goal of concluding an agreement by November.

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Beyond the Handshake: AI and End-to-End Management Can Protect the PO Process

AI-driven automation can power every step of the PO process, from order initiation and vendor communication to approvals and status updates.

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USMCA Turns Six: Why the 2026 Review Demands Manufacturer Attention

Waiting until 2026 to react means missing the opportunity to shape the rules before they’re rewritten.

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Circularity in Fashion Supply Chains: Aspiration, or Achievement?

Only about 4% of brands surveyed by Kearney’s 2025 Circular Fashion Report have achieved “extensive” implementation of circularity initiatives.

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The Future of Supply Chain Traceability for Apparel Brands

Companies that prioritize transparency and traceability throughout their supply chains can be more agile, better adapt to change and identify bad practices.

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What This Year’s Back-to-School Season Taught Retailers

Retailers that build flexible plans, strengthen cross-team coordination and prepare for shifts in advance are better equipped to handle change.

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AI Allows Walmart to 'Even Anticipate' Changes in Supply Chain

The retail giant says AI helps deliver a more seamless and dependable shopping experience for customers, and equips workers with smarter tools that make their daily work more efficient and productive.

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U.S. Tariff Uncertainty Delays the Economic ‘Power’ Lutnick Predicted

The judges let the levies stay in place while the case proceeds, threatening to freeze corporate investment decisions until the cost of tariffs are clearer.

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Report: Supply Chain Costs Soon to Exceed Inflation by 7%

Kearney's report projects that inventories stockpiled ahead of tariff deadlines are now being depleted, forcing companies to restock at higher prices.

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Polyester Drives Surge in Apparel Sector Emissions

The apparel sector accounted for 2% of total global emissions in 2023, putting the industry well off pace of its goal to halve its carbon footprint by 2030.

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