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What We're Reading - Trendwatch Week 42

Follow this concrete recommendation: track three indicators this week to spot where the increase in activity is stronges…

News · December 09, 2025

An Era of Opportunity for T-Shaped Supply Chain Talent - Skills, Roles, and Career Growth

Adopt a competencies-based ladder for supply chain talent, starting with a course and a formal assessment to confirm rea…

News · December 09, 2025

BNSF and J.B. Hunt Join Forces Again to Craft an Atypical Intermodal Service for Transit-Time-Critical Freight

Identify a unified cross-carrier command center and a shared data platform to align demand estimates with train rotation…

News · December 09, 2025

Access the Future of the Supply Chain - Become an EDGE Sponsor

Sponsor EDGE now to connect with university researchers, access data-driven insights, and lead the stage of supply chain…

News · December 09, 2025

Gap Inc.'s Evolving Apparel Sourcing Base 2021–2024 - Key Trends, Supplier Diversification, and Strategic Shifts

Recommendation: Begin by expanding your supplier line by 15% in non-traditional markets by 2024, prioritizing turkey-bas…

News · December 09, 2025

West Coast Longshore Workers Ratify New Contract - Impact on Ports and Shipping

Begin implementing the ratified contract terms in payroll, overtime rules, and shift scheduling today to minimize disrup…

News · December 09, 2025

J.B. Hunt Debuts Transload Service to Support the New York–New Jersey International Gateway

Recommendation : The company should launch a dedicated transload service that links the New York–New Jersey Internationa…

News · December 09, 2025

Indonesia's Palm Oil Export Ban Strains Global Supply Chains

Recommendation: Diversify sources, secure long-term agreements, and maintain a 6-week stock buffer to shield manufacturi…

News · December 09, 2025

Lead-Time Changes the Game - How Shorter Lead Times Transform Your Supply Chain

Cut lead times by 25% in the next quarter to shrink inventory and boost service levels. Use a date calendar to track mil…

News · December 09, 2025

How Hurricane Milton Will Impact International Business - Implications for Global Markets and Supply Chains

Act now to diversify third-party suppliers, lock alternative carriers, and map critical route dependencies to limit Milt…

News · December 09, 2025

Why Inventory Management Is Critical for Small Businesses

Implement daily stock checks and set reorder points to avoid stockouts. Most small businesses win when they handle stock…

News · December 09, 2025

China's Trade Surplus Hits Record $1 Trillion Despite Trump's Tariffs

Adopt a diversified sourcing strategy now to shield margins from tariff swings. China posted a record trade surplus of $…

News · December 09, 2025