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Procurement leaders face challenges with ESG, AI, and geopolitical risks
In a recent Reuters webinar, industry experts emphasize integration of ESG priorities, harnessing AI responsibly, and navigating regulatory and tariff uncertainty.

Your Planning Toolkit for Smarter Logistics and Procurement Decisions
Plan smarter: Use this free kit to align your supply chain with your business strategy.

Uber Freight launches AI-powered TMS platform
The company’s new logistics network aims to help companies of all sizes make smarter, faster decisions.

project44 introduces new AI tools to make supply chains smarter
The company’s new tools include a disruption tracker, freight procurement analytics, and a smart AI assistant

Disruptions continue to be a concern for procurement teams
With so many concerns, partnerships, building resilience become critical tools to success

Various scenarios could impact the supply chain in an election year
As a U.S. presidential election looms, the office of the CPO plays an important role in preparing for a range of potential outcomes.

The State of Procurement in 2024
Procurement is transforming faster than ever. Cost, quality, and speed still matter. But now procurement managers are under pressure from one end of the supply chain to the other, as well as from within their own companies. This is going to take some work to tame.

Early bird pricing expires soon for NextGen Supply Chain Conference registration
Discounted registration is only available until September 6 for Chicago supply chain conference

DHL offers up a framework to building supply chain diversification
DHL, in collaboration with Emeritus Professor Richard Wilding OBE of Cranfield University, has developed a framework for it says is a path to supply chain diversification. DHL defines diversification as a “proactive approach where companies incorporate one of several dimensions into their supply chains to minimize risk.”

Nearshoring tilts focus of procurement leaders
As more companies move production and sourcing closer to home, it adds a new dynamic to procurement.

Key benefits of being an Amazon Business customer with Business Prime
A conversation with Daniel Lee, Senior Product Manager, Amazon Business, Business Prime.

Study reveals that 40% of procurement leaders are ignoring sustainability
Sedex survey also finds that 37% are unaware of legislation that impacts them.

CPOs shift focus on AI from what’s possible to implementation
Annual Voices of Sourcing survey from Keelvar also finds technology use is ramping up as the workforce shrinks

Amid challenges, procurement leaders remain focused on steadying supply chains
While chaos has become the norm, procurement professionals must find ways to ensure sourcing remains stable

U.S and Mexico are pegged to be big winners as companies move away from China
More companies are moving to reduce their sourcing exposure to China, finds AlixPartners survey.


December 2025 Logistics Management

December 1, 2025 · Persistent volatility, policy whiplash, and uneven demand left logistics managers feeling trapped in a loop - where every solution seemed temporary, and every forecast came with an asterisk. From tariffs and trucking to rail and ocean freight, the year's defining force was disruption itself

Latest Resources

The Warehouse Efficiency Playbook
Warehouse leaders are under pressure to move faster, scale smarter, and keep teams engaged, all while dealing with labor shortages and rising customer expectations.
Drive Agility and Resilience Across Your Supply Chain
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Latest Resources

The Warehouse Efficiency Playbook
The Warehouse Efficiency Playbook
Warehouse leaders are under pressure to move faster, scale smarter, and keep teams engaged, all while dealing with labor shortages and rising...
Drive Agility and Resilience Across Your Supply Chain
Drive Agility and Resilience Across Your Supply Chain
Today’s supply chains face nonstop disruption—from global tensions to climate events and labor shortages. Avoiding volatility isn’t an option,...

November Edge Report: What’s shaping freight now
November Edge Report: What’s shaping freight now
Stay informed and ready for what’s next with the November Edge Report from C.H. Robinson.
Worried About Supplier Risk? This Template Helps You Stay Ahead
Worried About Supplier Risk? This Template Helps You Stay Ahead
We all know how stressful it gets when a supplier issue catches you off guard - late delivery, a missed order, or...
Close the warehouse labor gap with overlooked talent pools
Close the warehouse labor gap with overlooked talent pools
The warehouse workforce has more than doubled between 2015 and 2025. However, the labor gap is still growing, with the U.S. deficit projected...