TARIFF FEARS DRIVE U.S. STOCKPILING IN AUGUST, WHILE MANUFACTURING WEAKENS IN EUROPE AND ASIA: GEP SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX
North America's supply chains get busier, with sharp stockpiling of components to guard against tariff-driven shortages and price inflation Asia's manufacturers cut purchases, led by Japan and Taiwan, and to a lesser extent China Europe weakens further, dragged down by Germany and a sharp...
TARIFF FEARS DRIVE U.S. STOCKPILING IN AUGUST, WHILE MANUFACTURING WEAKENS IN EUROPE AND ASIA: GEP SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX
North America's supply chains get busier, with sharp stockpiling of components to guard against tariff-driven shortages and price inflation Asia's manufacturers cut purchases, led by Japan and Taiwan, and to a lesser extent China Europe weakens further, dragged down by Germany and a sharp...
Half of Companies Still Use Email or In-Person Meetings to Share Critical Supplier Data
ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #DigitalThread--Aras released the results from its report on The Future of PLM and Digital Engineering"
21 Snack and Sauce Suppliers Top ReposiTrak’s List of Companies Preparing for Food Traceability
TRAK(NYSE:TRAK) SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK), the world’s largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, leveraging its established inventory management and out-of-stock reduction SaaS platform, is proud to announce the addition of 21 suppliers to the queue joining the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® specializing in a variety of sauces, condiments and snacks. These companies will efficiently exchange intricate, FDA-required Key Data Elements (KDEs) for each Critical Tr
Walmart Celebrates Grand Opening of High-Tech Perishable Distribution Center in Wellford
WMT(NYSE:WMT) WELLFORD, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walmart associates, elected officials and community leaders celebrated the grand opening of a new 725,000 square-foot perishable distribution center (PDC). The state-of-the-art facility is designed to receive and process fresh produce, eggs, dairy, meat and frozen goods for delivery to 180 Walmart stores. Freshness Delivered Faster “The opening of our new high-tech perishable distribution center, marks a major step forward in how we get fresher products to custo
New Fiber Broadband Association Supply Chain Best Practice Guide Navigates Complex Industry Landscape
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) today released a paper that provides supply chain insights and strategies, titled “Strengthening the Fiber Broadband Supply Chain.” The report is a guide for the fiber broadband industry to build a supply chain that supports immediate needs and adapts to future demands and opportunities. Surging demand for broadband, transformative government funding programs, and ongoing technological advancements have rapidly evolved the fiber
Global tech supply chains are being reshaped by three key 'battlefields', says DIGITIMES analysts
TAIPEI, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Semiconductor and electronics supply chains are undergoing a major transformation, driven by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI), changing market leadership, and global supply chain relocation, according to DIGITIMES. DIGITIMES vice...
Australia Strengthens Metal Supply Chains: rivexa Connects Buyers with Trusted Fabrication Manufacturers in India
This press release explains how rivexa supports Australian procurement teams in sourcing fabricated metal products, and custom components from verified fabrication manufacturers in India. It cites information about the ECTA. With rising trade volumes and tariff advantages, India is...
FourKites Recognizes Ardent Mills, Kimberly-Clark, The Coca-Cola Company and Others for Outstanding Achievements in Supply Chain Transformation
KOCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FourKites announces 2025 award winners for supply chain excellence, including Ardent Mills, Barilla, Coca-Cola, KCC, and Trane Technologies.
28 Deli, Cheese and Antipasti Suppliers Join the ReposiTrak Queue for Food Traceability That Meets the Requirements of Multiple Wholesale Customers
TRAKSALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK), the world’s largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, leveraging its established inventory management and out-of-stock reduction SaaS platform, is proud to announce the addition of 28 deli, cheese and antipasti suppliers to the queue joining the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® (RTN). These companies will efficiently exchange intricate, FDA-required Key Data Elements (KDEs) for each Critical Tracking Event (CTE) in thei
ANDRITZ Expands Use of ISNetworld® to Strengthen Subcontractor Management for Pulp & Paper Operations
ANDRDALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ISN, the global leader in contractor and supplier information management services, announced ANDRITZ, a leading international technology group, expanded its use of ISNetworld to its Pulp & Paper division. ISN assists ANDRITZ with streamlining subcontractor qualification, managing Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) risks, and advancing sustainability efforts. “Integrating ISNetworld into our Pulp & Paper division reflects ANDRITZ’s commitment to engineering excell
Avetta Empowers Customers to Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience Amid Economic Uncertainty with Enhanced Risk Intelligence
LEHI, Utah & HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avetta®, the leading provider of supply chain risk management (SCRM) software, today announced major advancements to the Business Risk solution and Sanctions and Adverse Media solution within its AI-powered Avetta One platform. The enhancements help clients respond more effectively to today’s economic volatility by providing clearer, more actionable insights into supplier and contractor risk. Organizations are under increasing pressure to reduce costs, mai
Fluence Expands U.S. Domestic Supply Chain with Houston-based HVAC and Chiller Production
FLNCPartnership with Bergstrom bolsters domestic manufacturing and energy security while strengthening Fluence’s leadership position in building a U.S. supply chain for battery energy storage
Partnership with Bergstrom bolsters domestic manufacturing and energy security while strengthening Fluence’s leadership position in building a U.S. supply chain for battery energy storage
Former CNBC Chief Economist Marci Rossell to Headline interos.ai’s 2025 Risk Intelligence Summit
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--interos.ai, the AI-powered risk intelligence company, today announced Marci Rossell, world-renowned economist and former Chief Economist for CNBC and co-host of Squawk Box, as keynote speaker for its 2025 Supply Chain Risk Intelligence Summit, October 14 in Washington, D.C. Rossell’s keynote will deliver a forward-looking economic forecast, examining the ripple effects of tariffs, trade disputes and geopolitical tensions. Her expert analysis will equip business
Weather Disasters Increase Risk for U.S. Drug Supply Chain Disruption, New ACS Research Shows
American Cancer Society scientists highlight the importance of recognizing climate-related vulnerabilities and the need for drug supply chain transparency ATLANTA, Aug. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2024, Hurricane Helene triggered a nationwide shortage of the country's intravenous (IV)...
Apple reportedly ups iPhone production in India as country's Russia ties roil White House
AAPLTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Tuesday that India is "profiteering" off of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
interos.ai Expands “itariffs” with Similar Suppliers Tool for Faster, Smarter Response to Regulatory and Trade Disruptions
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--When tariffs spike overnight or export bans hit without warning, financial leaders and procurement teams need answers fast. interos.ai, the AI-powered risk intelligence company, today announced a new addition to “itariffs”: Similar Suppliers, an AI-powered tool that instantly finds alternative suppliers when trade disruptions threaten business operations. With millions of supplier relationships at risk and global volatility accelerating, businesses can no longer
Overhaul Introduces Innovative Risk Management Tools: Shipment Risk Score and Risk Summary
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Overhaul, the global leader in in-transit supply chain risk management, has today announced the launch of two groundbreaking tools, Shipment Risk Score and Risk Summary, marking a significant advancement in how monitoring teams respond to...
TraceLink Accelerates Supply Chain Transformation with New OPUS Platform Capabilities for an AI-Powered Future
BOSTON, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TraceLink, the largest end-to-end digital network platform for intelligent orchestration of the life sciences and healthcare supply chain, today announced significant new platform enhancements to drive supply chain transformation with its...
Sun Auto & Tire Service to Automate Supply Chain Operations with RELEX
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #retail--Sun Auto & Tire Service, one of the country's largest independent tire and service retailers, has selected RELEX Solutions, a provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to optimize store and distribution center (DC) forecasting and replenishment across all stores and DCs. RELEX partner RETSCI will support the implementation. Sun Auto & Tire Service has grown rapidly through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion, operating over 520 lo