Supply Chain Disruption

The reshoring boom that wasn't: U.S. factory construction keeps falling despite tariff push

New factory construction in the U.S. has fallen steadily since 2024, even as tariffs and political pressure push reshoring commitments.

Construction costs surged in May at fastest annual rate since pandemic

Construction costs climbed at their steepest annual pace since the pandemic in May, squeezing contractors caught between rising materials prices and softening b

Heating Up the HVAC Industry: Closing the Gaps in Mentorship, Training, and Trust with Joshua Griffin

A rapidly changing HVAC industry is being shaped by refrigerant shortages, a deepening labor gap, and shifting expectations from homeowners. With refrigerant regulations evolving and long-trusted standards like R410A being phased out, contractors and technicians are navigating not only technical complexity, but also a growing need to rebuild trust and transparency with customers. The…

Build a Supply Chain That Bounces Back

In this episode, Aaron Berg explores how River Logic’s value chain optimization platform empowers businesses to stay agile amid real-world disruptions—from global tariffs to port delays, weather events, and shifting demand. By simulating the financial and operational impact of supply chain decisions in real time, companies can rethink sourcing, pricing, and production strategies to protect…

Starting Small: How to Scale an Operation with Robotics

Companies can implement robotics incrementally to overcome cost barriers and build toward larger automation gains

AI and Holistic Strategies Lead Supply Chain Talks at ASCM Conference

Supply chain leaders are shifting focus from technology alone to integrated strategies that balance innovation with operational resilience

Agility and Sustainability are Shaping the Future of Supply Chains

Companies are redesigning their operations to balance responsiveness with environmental responsibility in an increasingly unpredictable landscape

The Tech Divide is Impacting How Well Companies Can Respond to Supply Chain Disruptions

Companies with outdated supply chain tools face longer recovery times when disruptions strike, widening competitive gaps

A Decade of Supply Chain Disruptions Made U.S. Domestic Logistics Ready for a Baltimore-Style Closure

Years of supply chain stress tests have positioned U.S. logistics companies to absorb major infrastructure disruptions without widespread collapse

Tech-Driven Synchronization Post-COVID Fuels Innovation in Domestic Supply Chain

Technology integration is helping domestic supply chains recover from pandemic disruptions while building resilience against future crises

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: A Wake-Up Call for Supply Chain Reforms and Investments in Critical Infrastructure

A single infrastructure failure exposed how fragile America's supply chain networks truly are, raising urgent questions about prevention

Past Crises as Present Shields: How COVID and Suez Canal Experiences Averted a Major Fallout from the Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Organizations that weathered pandemic and maritime disruptions built supply chain flexibility that cushioned the blow from a major U.S. port infrastructure fail

The Effects of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse is Testing the Resilience of the Supply Chain

A major U.S. port's recovery could reshape how companies prepare for catastrophic disruptions to critical infrastructure

2024 Aerospace Outlook

The aerospace industry is poised to double in value by 2032, but manufacturers must navigate complex production hurdles first