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Brian Straight is the Editor in Chief of Supply Chain Management Review. He has covered trucking, logistics and the broader supply chain for more than 15 years. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and two children. He can be reached at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), @TruckingTalk, on LinkedIn, or by phone at 774-440-3870.

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Latest content from Brian Straight

Despite American political environment, global geopolitical risks could be easing
While there is plenty of danger around the world, the reality of interconnected supply chains may be prevailing.

World Trade Centers provides a helping hand to create resilient, interconnected supply chains
Global non-profit organization has hundreds of local chapters, helping connecting businesses with trade opportunities.

Few executives believe their supply chains can respond quickly to disruptions, notes Kinaxis report
Just 17% of leaders in Kinaxis survey says they can respond within 24 hours.

Understanding the FTC’s ban on noncompetes
Crowell & Moring law partner Stefan Meisner discussed the recent decision by the Federal Trade Commission to ban noncompete agreements.

Investor expectations continue to influence supply chain decision-making
More shareholders are expecting supply chains to become resilient to protect the bottom line.

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

More complex trade-offs are needed to maintain a high-performing supply chain
As a result of the lessons companies learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and the various supply chain disruptions that followed in the years since, the importance of the supply chain...


May 2024 Logistics Management

May 2, 2024 · As the days of slow, invisible supply chains that “worked behind the scenes” continue to fade in the rearview mirror, companies are improving their demand forecasting, gaining real-time visibility across their networks and streamlining their operations—and its software that makes that all possible.

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2024 Transportation Rate Outlook: More of the same?
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Your Road Guide to Worry-Free Shipping Between the U.S. and Canada
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Warehouse/DC Automation & Technology: It’s “go time” for investment
Warehouse/DC Automation & Technology: It’s “go time” for investment
In our latest Special Digital Issue, Logistics Management has curated several feature stories that neatly encapsulate the rise of automated systems and...