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In an Uncertain World, High-Value Freight Needs a New Kind of Care

June 24, 2025
Ben Silas, SCB Contributor

Brands are asking more of their logistics partners, who must respond with more adaptive, scalable models that bridge the gap between operational discipline and tailored solutions.


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The Hydrogen Advantage for Commercial Trucking

June 24, 2025
Dmitry Serov, SCB Contributor

The fundamental appeal of hydrogen power for trucking stems from its exceptional energy density — approximately three times that of diesel.


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Four Key Digital Supply Chain Shifts to Make in Mid-2025

June 23, 2025
Amit Patel, SCB Contributor

To achieve digital transformation, supply chains must look beyond traditional methods to new technologies that can streamline operations, reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction.


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Net-Zero Commitments Are Reshaping Carbon Tracking in CPG Supply Chains

June 18, 2025
Yee Chow, SCB Contributor

The race to net-zero carbon emissions is well underway, and for consumer packaged goods companies, it’s accelerating.


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The Leadership Retention Crisis in Fleet Operations, and Why It Matters to the Supply Chain

June 17, 2025
Josh Turley, SCB Contributor

The fleet industry often focuses on retaining drivers and technicians, but overlooking leadership turnover is a costly mistake.


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‘Perfect’ Procurement Hires Are Not the Golden Ticket to Efficiency

June 16, 2025
Steven Schmitchel, SCB Contributor

Many companies think the answer to building a procurement "dream team" lies in hiring star performers. The reality is more complex.


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A Competitive Advantage Playbook for SMBs Facing Tariffs

June 13, 2025
Ajoy Krishnamoorthy, SCB Contributor

Tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration present major challenges for small American manufacturers and e-commerce brands.


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How SMBs Are Managing a 30% Procurement Cost Spike

June 12, 2025
Ben Hussey, SCB Contributor

More than 40% of small-business owners say economic conditions have worsened compared with a year ago — nearly double the share from just a few months ago.


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Dollars Delayed, Suppliers Dismayed: The True Cost of Late Payments

June 11, 2025
Steve Carpenter, SCB Contributor

Behind the familiar headlines about supply chain disruption, a quieter threat continues to destabilize supplier networks: late payments.


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How AI Is Turning Inventory Data Into a Strategic Advantage

June 10, 2025
Jackie Wu, SCB Contributor

Warehouse inventory robotics employing artificial intelligence is reaching an inflection point in 2025.


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