Data showed large declines in exports of both the volatile consumer goods category and capital goods, which in April had advanced to a record high.

Alibaba said it had previously asked to meet with the DoD to address the Chinese military affiliation concerns.

Most supply chain investments today focus on speed—faster scenarios, real-time visibility, and AI-driven decision-making. Yet many organizations still struggle with constant firefighting, expediting, and low plan adherence.

In this episode of Let’s Wine About Supply Chain, we pour a glass and dive deep into the career of Julia Bedanova, the Chief Operating Officer at Million Dollar Baby Co.

Procurement’s influence within the enterprise has expanded significantly over the past few years. The more important question now is how that influence translates into measurable outcomes.

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. 

The same-day grocery service will be an additional free option for those signed up to the Amazon Prime subscription service.

Section 301 tariffs are seen as more legally sound and flexible than other powers Trump has eyed, but also more time-consuming. 

They’re called the Performance Elite. And they share a playbook: Fix the process before deploying the model. Prepare the workforce before scaling the agents. Build governance before automating decisions.

With AI and automation evolving rapidly, warehouses are undergoing a major shift in how they operate and manage complexity. As intelligent tools become easier to adopt and automation becomes essential, top performers are pushing beyond small efficiency boosts. T