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The Unseen Supplier Risks That Are Catching Companies Off Guard
13+ hour, 37+ min ago (973+ words) Every supply chain disruption has a point of origin. In some cycles, it begins with demand. In others, with labor or logistics. Increasingly, it starts with finance " not at the top of the chain, but deep within it. Over the…...
Why Returns Fraud Is a Top Priority for Reverse Logistics in 2026
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (266+ words) Analyst Insight:Combatting losses caused by fraudulent returns is a growing problem for retailers and consumer brands, with concerning signs that issues are likely to become more widespread and complex in 2026. A look at what's happening in mature e-commerce markets,…...
The Three Layers of Supply Chain Security That No One Wants to Talk About
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (458+ words) In the next several years, operators should focus on eliminating single points of failure, documenting protocols, and validating what partners actually do on the ground." The Three Layers of Supply Chain Security That No One Wants to Talk About Modern…...
Cargo Thefts Continue to Climb in U.S. as Fraud Tactics Evolve
3+ week, 15+ hour ago (401+ words) Changes in technology have allowed cargo thieves to exploit gaps in systems to impersonate legitimate carriers and brokers. Cargo Thefts Continue to Climb in U.S. as Fraud Tactics Evolve Cargo thefts rose by 16% year-over-year in the U.S. in 2025, and are projected to…...
Predicting vs. Preparing: The Growing Gap in Responding to Disruptions
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (266+ words) As supply chain disruptions have become near-constant occurrences across virtually every sector, companies are unquestionably getting better at predicting the next big shock. But a gap still exists between knowing what's coming and actually using that knowledge to move quickly…...
Fireside Chat with Gartner Expert Suzie Petrusic: Navigating Risk in the Evolving World of CSCOs
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (193+ words) Fireside Chat with Gartner Expert Suzie Petrusic: Navigating Risk in the Evolving World of CSCOs'Supply Chain Brain Fireside Chat with Gartner Expert Suzie Petrusic: Navigating Risk in the Evolving World of CSCOs Join us for an exclusive fireside chat as…...
Automating Revenue Recognition: Biopharma's Order-to-Cash Challenge
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (445+ words) Most biopharma manufacturing and shipping is outsourced to CMOs and 3PLs, leaving a biotech firm with limited visibility into its shipment lifecycle. Automating Revenue Recognition: Biopharma's Order-to-Cash Challenge Most biopharma manufacturing and shipping is outsourced to CMOs and 3PLs and these outsourced…...
The New Reality of Supply Chain Risk Management
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (280+ words) Regulatory frameworks such the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and Europe's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive now require organizations to prove (not just claim) that they know what's happening several tiers deep." Programs such as the U.S. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism…...
Geopolitical Tensions Are Rewriting the Cybersecurity Playbook for Supply Chains
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (277+ words) Supply chains are sprawling ecosystems of vendors and third parties, stitched together digitally, where trust is often assumed rather than verified. One weak link is all it takes. A compromised endpoint in a vendor halfway across the world can stall…...
How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Quality Inspection
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (641+ words) Will quality inspection be the first area to undergo major artificial intelligence-driven transformation? In recent years, we've witnessed remarkable improvements in visual analysis. AI's capability ... How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Quality Inspection Manufacturers worldwide spend hundreds of billions…...