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Think Tank Editor's Blog

April 29, 2025

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AI, Tariffs, and the Great Supply Chain Escape Act

Tariffs, trade wars, and supply chain disruptions have transformed global commerce into something akin to a high-stakes magic performance. 

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How to Stop Western Wardrobe Waste From Overwhelming Developing Nations

Waste colonialism is an under-recognized yet far too prevalent practice, whereby developed nations export millions of tons of used clothing to Africa, Asia and Latin America.

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There Should be No Surprises: How to Build a Resilient Supply Chain

With all the available knowledge about risks, why do supply chain snags still happen, and why are some companies seemingly caught off guard?  

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Why Companies Should Keep Pushing for Green Automation

Companies that continue to invest in green automation will be in a stronger position long-term.

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The Question of Nearshoring: Old Advantages, New Challenges

With rising labor costs and disruptions to traditional supply routes, companies are re-evaluating the advantages and challenges of nearshoring.

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How Large Language Models Are Transforming Supply Chain Management

Large language models are enhancing decision-making, automating routine tasks and improving efficiency across procurement, logistics, inventory management and supplier collaboration.

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Navigating Five Complexities of Mexico-U.S. Cross-Border Logistics

For businesses looking to expand or strengthen cross-border operations, this article offers practical takeaways and proven solutions to navigate the evolving landscape of Mexico-US logistics with confidence, efficiency, and security.

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Fueling Supply Chain Transformation: What Funding Patterns Tell Us About Supply Chain Innovation

Whether you run a supply chain, founded a startup, or an aspiring entrepreneur, this webinar will provide actionable insights to help you better understand what’s happening in supply chain investment.

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A Road Map to Elevate Container Drayage Operations

Ready to transform your drayage operations with proven best practices? Explore how we’re revolutionizing landside logistics for imports and exports, tackling your daily challenges head-on. 

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What Do Supply Chain Workers Really Want? The Survey Results Are In

What do workers in the manufacturing and logistics industries really want? With 64% of supply chain workers actively seeking a new job, that's a question worth answering. Total Talent Resources surveyed over 2,300 industrial workers to provide actionable, data-backed insights into what candidates value most in their job search and careers.

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Why Your 3PL Partner May Change in 2025

With business climates shifting across the country and across the globe, supply chains and their strategic partners exist in a constant state of flux—2025 will continue in the same vein, with some caveats to consider.

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Optimizing Contract Warehousing: A Case Study in 3rd Party Labor Management

Enterprise-level manufacturers often struggle with their warehouse operations; when left unaddressed, the issues compound reducing productivity, wasting resources and increasing costs. National 3PL provider WSI took these issues to task by working directly with a Fortune 500 manufacturer and tailoring a contract warehouse labor management program to remove inefficiencies, transform operations, and positively impact their supply chains.

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Electronics Supply Chain: Adapt or Be Left Behind

In 2025, the electronics supply chain faces unprecedented disruption and transformation. Rapidly evolving geopolitical dynamics, inflationary pressures, and shifting market demands are challenging even the most seasoned procurement professionals, and now, the question is no longer whether change is coming, but whether your organization is ready to adapt or risk being left behind. 

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Supply Chain Resiliency: Driving Innovation Through Evolution

Ongoing disruption requires companies to make a fundamental shift in their supply chain strategy. What makes this transformation so difficult is that the scope of change required is extensive, involving many internal (and external) stakeholders, data and technology.

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