Supply Chain World

Our latest issue is live! ⭐Noah VanWetten of @Konami Gaming on adapting sourcing for growing demand ⭐Amanda Prochaska uses procurement expertise to meet market expectations ⭐Jon Hancock of @SedexCSR highlights data-driven solutions for supply chain ow.ly/V1bI50T2TgN

What does it take to build a 4,800-location automotive empire across North America? Driven Brands shares how its multi-brand strategy and acquisition-led growth are reshaping the automotive service industry. ow.ly/G4Xl50Yy0Tn

Most acquisitions look good on paper. Few work in reality. Here’s what makes the difference. Tim Wright, Group Chief Commercial Officer at Eldapoint, shares how the group integrates businesses, drives innovation, and builds long-term customer value. ow.ly/i0Bi50YxrwF

What happens when a chemical manufacturer rebuilds its supply chain with AI? Donny Lombardi, Director of Supply Chain at AGC Chemicals Americas, shares how ERP upgrades, AI-driven procurement, and automation are improving efficiency and reducing costs. ow.ly/WafM50YuNxI

Purple Innovation is rethinking what better sleep should feel like. Eric Haynor, COO, shared how GelFlex Grid technology, automation, and supply chain improvements are helping Purple reduce pain and improve customer outcomes. ow.ly/96rm50YuAO8

Clean energy isn’t just about building wind and solar. It’s about rebuilding the grid. ⚡ Diagunto Chatterjee and Bill Quinlan discuss how grid infrastructure and offshore wind are shaping New England’s energy future. ow.ly/1IsO50YthKV

Storybook icons are tackling a modern retail challenge. The licensing teams behind Moomin and Pippi Longstocking are adopting digital product identity to make licensed merchandise traceable and transparent across global supply chains. ow.ly/3Ukh50Yse5A

A $4.2B shipping deal is reshaping global trade. Rolf Habben Jansen, Chief Executive of Hapag Lloyd, says acquiring ZIM strengthens its global position, while Haifa mayor Yona Yahav raises national security concerns. ow.ly/hNQ750Yo3By

Design or performance? Smeg UK’s professional division is proving you can scale both. Phil Coulstock, Professional Sales Director at Smeg UK, shares how the brand is driving double-digit growth and targeting eight-digit turnover. ow.ly/ygeA50YnVit

Sean Parnell, Chief Pentagon Spokesman, addressed the review of Anthropic’s $200M defense contract, while an Anthropic spokesperson clarified the company’s position on usage policies and operational boundaries. ow.ly/n9tz50YlSZm

Resilience or efficiency? Pam, supply chain leader at Caterpillar, shares how tech, AI, and supplier collaboration are redefining global supply networks, while Laura Landreaux, President and CEO of Entergy Arkansas, outlines powering long-term growth. ow.ly/oBj250YkUcc

Drone delivery is moving from pilots to city streets. 🌐 Zipline is launching autonomous drone service in Houston & Phoenix in early 2026, tackling congestion, slashing delivery times, and reshaping last-mile logistics. ow.ly/sqsZ50Yh2CK

Cargo theft didn’t rise in 2025. Losses did, by nearly 60%. CargoNet reports 3,594 incidents across North America, but average loss per shipment jumped sharply as criminals targeted higher-value, specialised goods. 🔗Read the full aticle here: ow.ly/uVEb50Yek6b

Logistics didn’t even exist as a term when this company started. Andrew Rotondi, COO of Dynamic Worldwide, explains how decades of experience and technology investment power a global, end-to-end logistics operation. ow.ly/YHwG50Yce1A

AI’s chip appetite is creating a new supply chain shock. Rising demand from AI data centres is tightening DRAM supply, driving price spikes and renewed risk for global car manufacturers. 🔗Read more here: ow.ly/U47y50Y9csF

Scaling logistics doesn’t have to mean losing the personal touch. Bill Drummer, CEO of GPA Logistics Group, shares how AI, hands-on leadership, and careful tech adoption are reshaping modern 3PL operations. ow.ly/s8g450Y7BhO

What happens when global scale meets small-town roots? Bunzl Canada blends local expertise with global power to deliver sustainable solutions across Canada. magazine.scw-mag.com/p32

DHL’s new 1M sq ft Pennsylvania healthcare hub is engineered for cold chains, faster customs, and East Coast delivery precision. Mark Kunar, CEO of DHL Supply Chain North America, says it’s “a critical next step” for regulated healthcare logistics. ow.ly/B0TQ50Y0zuq

What if the EU’s new packaging regulation becomes your biggest innovation driver? Emily Hill, Director at Kantar, explains how circularity and early action can build brand strength and growth ahead of 2030. ow.ly/SFNx50XZzsb

Pop Mart’s blind-box toys are booming, now they're expanding into Mexico, Cambodia, and Indonesia. No factories owned. Full global push. ow.ly/OG8I50XXRZ0

Can a century-old company reinvent its supply chain? Tracy Hixson, VP at Hyster-Yale, shares how one-piece flow and supplier sync are changing everything. ow.ly/vbRl50XWfCT