Commodities

Major Fire At Key Aluminum Plant Hits Fords F-150 Production

A major fire at the Novelis aluminum plant in Oswego, New York, is causing major disruptions across the U.S. automotiv... Read more

How ChatGPT Apps Could Influence Supply Chain And Logistics Operations

OpenAI introduced a new capability within ChatGPT: the ability to run integrated applications, supported by a developer... Read more

AMD And OpenAI Sign Long-Term GPU Deployment Agreement: Strategic And Supply Chain Considerations

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and OpenAI jointly announced a strategic partnership focused on scaling compute capacity f... Read more

How Chinese Software Companies Succeed Abroad: Comparing Client-Following, Agent Partnerships, And Local Subsidiaries

In-depth Analysis of Overseas Expansion Models for Chinese Software Enterprises Driven by the global digitalization tre... Read more

From Tariffs To TikTok: How The Trump Administrations Whole-of-Government Industrial Deals Are Reshaping U.S. Supply Chains

 In the months leading up to the 2026 midterm elections, the Trump administration has launched a broad initiative to n... Read more

Supply Chain And Logistics News Sept 29 – Oct 2nd 2025

This week in supply chain news, major companies are demonstrating a mix of strategic adaptations and responses to glob... Read more

Download Cyber Resilience In The Supply Chain: Building Networks That Anticipate, Withstand, And Adapt To Digital Threats

Download the full whitepaper In today’s interconnected world, supply chains are more than just physical networks of ... Read more

Evaluating DoorDashs Autonomous Delivery Robot Dot And Its Implications For The Future Of Last-Mile Logistics And Supply Chain Efficiency

On September 30, 2025, DoorDash introduced Dot, an autonomous electric delivery robot developed entirely in-house. Whil... Read more

How The U.S. Government Shutdown Is Affecting Ports, Transportation, And Supply Chain Operations Across The Country

Breaking: U.S. Government Shutdown Brings Immediate Strains to Supply Chains Washington, Oct. 1, 2025 — The U.S. gove... Read more

ExxonMobil And Kinaxis: Creating A Next Gen Supply Chain Management Solution For Oil & Gas

ARC Analyst Larry O’Brien has recently published a report on ARC’s Client Portal regarding the recent work between ... Read more

2025 Update: Amazons Supply Chain Keeps Rewriting The Playbook

Seven years ago, we published a widely read piece on Amazon’s supply chain. At the time, the story was about bold be... Read more

New U.S. Tariffs On Furniture, Heavy Trucks, And Pharmaceuticals Set To Reshape Supply Chain Costs And Sourcing Strategies Starting October 1

This week, President Donald Trump introduced a new round of tariffs aimed at three key sectors: furniture, heavy-duty t... Read more

Key Developments In Supply Chain & Logistics: Amazon, FedEx, UPS, And More (September 22nd – 25th, 2025)

In the ever-shifting landscape of global trade, supply chain leaders are navigating a complex environment shaped by pol... Read more

FedEx And UPS Adjust Air Cargo Networks Amid De Minimis Policy Shift And Economic Headwinds

The termination of the U.S. de minimis tariff exemption is leading to structural changes in the air cargo operations o... Read more

Alibabas Bold $53 Billion AI Expansion: Unveiling Qwen3-Max, Global Data Centers, And Strategic Partnerships

Alibaba’s shares rose this week, up more than 6% in Hong Kong and 9% in U.S. premarket trading, after CEO Eddie Wu ou... Read more