The Chain | February 20, 2025
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Did You Know? Global aerospace firms are increasingly turning to India amid Western supply chain disruptions, highlighting the country’s growing significance in global manufacturing.
In this issue, we delve into the latest developments shaping supply chains worldwide.
📊 Markets at a Glance
S&P 500 Air Freight & Logistics Index – The index remains resilient as logistics firms adapt to global trade shift.
Supply Chain Stocks:
SAP SE (SAP) – $292.68 (+05%)
Oracle Corp. (ORCL) – $179.80 (+38%)
Manhattan Associates, Inc. (MANH) – $187.52 (-15%)
📰 Supply Chain Headlines
Western Companies Shift to an 'Anything But China' Strategy
With U.S.-China tensions escalating, tech firms are diversifying production to reduce reliance on China. This shift is reshaping global supply chains and prompting companies to explore alternative manufacturing hubs. Read More
Companies Restructure Supply Chains in Response to Tariffs
New tariffs are forcing businesses to broaden supplier networks, invest in automation, and shorten supply chains to mitigate risks. The push for diversification is reshaping procurement strategies worldwide. Read More
AI: The Fashion Industry’s Answer to Tariff Challenges?
Rising tariffs on Chinese-made goods are hitting the fashion industry hard. Leading brands are now turning to AI-driven analytics to optimize inventory, reduce costs, and mitigate supply chain disruptions. Read More
🔍 Insights
From Billion-Dollar Failures to ‘F1 Supercar’ Potential
Major ERP failures—including SAP implementations—have cost businesses billions. What can supply chain leaders learn from these high-profile missteps? This deep dive explores what went wrong, key takeaways, and strategies for success in digital transformation. Read More
📅 Upcoming Events
February 26 – When 10% of Orders Hurt Your Bottom Line: Executive Roundtable with Rob O’Byrne
Join industry expert Rob O’Byrne in an executive roundtable discussing how unprofitable customer orders can impact your business and strategies to identify and mitigate these losses. Event DetailsFebruary 27 – Revolutionizing Supplier Relationships: Strategies for 2025
Explore cutting-edge approaches to supplier relationship management, including the use of data, digital tools, and AI to enhance performance and decision-making as we approach 2025 Event Details
📅 View more upcoming events: www.chain.net/c/events
🎙️ Cool Podcasts
Tariff Tides: Navigating the New Norm in lobal Trade
How are companies adapting to shifting tariffs and what strategies will define the next era f global trade? Listen Here
Adapting to Change: Consumer Delivery Preferences post-Pandemic
Consumer expectations for delivery have fundamentally shifted—how should businesses respond? Listen Here
🎤 Expert Interviews
The Future of Supply Chains: Resilience, AI, and Sustainability
Torsten Pilz, Senior VP and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Honeywell, shares his insights on building resilient supply chains a volatile world, the expanding role of automation and why sustainability is now a core priority for supply chain leaders.
Read the Full Interview
📢 More expert interviews: www.supplychains.com/category/interviews
🌐 Community Spotlight
Chain.NET Community Meetups 2025
Join our growing supply chain community for in-person and virtual networking session throughout the year. Meetup Details
Supply Chain Talks: Agentic AI in Procurement
A deep dive into how AI is transforming procurement workflows—and what’s next for digital procurement strategies. Course Details
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