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Hormuz Hostilities Pick Up as Two Tankers Reportedly Struck

While no one claimed responsibility for the attacks, the reports followed a resumption of tit-for-tat strikes between the U.S. and Iran.

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

Orchestrating the Supply Chain for the Chief Operating Officer

For the chief operating officer (COO), the importance of an orchestrated supply chain cannot be overstated, particularly where speed and agility can mean the difference between strong and weak performance. Read the Spotlight from IDC based on recent research that explores the benefits of an orchestrated supply chain, as well as related challenges and obstacles.

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Securing the Cross-Border Supply Chain: Risk Mitigation and Customs Compliance in U.S.-Mexico Trade

This white paper presents supply chain executives with a comprehensive blueprint for securing cross-border trade between the U.S. and Mexico.

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Next Generation Fulfillment Centers: From 12 to 5 Steps

As supply chains face increasing pressure from labor shortages, rising customer expectations and growing SKU complexity, leading organizations are rethinking fulfillment operations to achieve greater speed, capacity and efficiency.

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Why Going Global Isn't Always the Right Call

For years, global sourcing has helped companies reduce production costs, access specialized suppliers, and achieve greater scale. But today’s supply chains face tariff uncertainty, geopolitical risk, transportation disruption, supplier concentration, inventory pressure, and rising customer expectations.

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5 Ways Aftermarket Parts Distributors Improve Uptime, Accuracy, and Scalability with Goods-to-Person Automation

Aftermarket parts distributors face a unique set of fulfillment challenges. SKU counts continue to grow, demand can change without warning, and customers often need parts quickly to restore critical equipment. At the same time, distributors must maintain accuracy, control costs, and operate with limited labor.

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California Teamsters Sue Over State's Approval of Driverless Trucks

The lawsuit accuses the DMV of approving heavy-duty driverless trucks without properly weighing the impacts on job losses, and without considering public input.

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Panama Canal Congestion Drives Gas Tankers to Unusual Routes

The biggest impact has been on wider Neopanamax vessels, which are typically used to ferry LPG from the U.S. Gulf Coast to Asian customers.

An LPG vessel and a container ship navigate the Agua Clara locks of the Panama Canal near Colon, Panama. Photographer: Walter Hurtado/Bloomberg

Yusen Terminals Extends Lease at Port of Los Angeles

Yusen Terminals will invest $200 million in zero-emission cargo handling equipment as part of the deal.

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Staying Ahead of Cargo Theft: Building a More Secure Supply Chain

Cargo theft is becoming more organized, more sophisticated and more difficult to prevent. Criminals are increasingly using identity fraud, strategic deception and coordinated theft rings to target high-value shipments, forcing shippers, logistics providers and carriers to rethink how they protect freight.

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Fireside Chat with Gartner Expert Beth Moller: Leading at the Intersection: Building High-Performing Supply Chain Teams in the Age of AI

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, Chief Supply Chain Officers face a critical challenge: building leadership teams that can break through functional silos, navigate competing priorities, and align around a shared purpose.

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Diesel Prices Near Record High

The last time U.S. diesel prices rose this high was in 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine, hitting a peak of $5.82 a gallon.

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