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Strategic Tools to Manage Ongoing Trade Upheaval

Posted 02/27/2026 12:00 am  /   SCM Now Impact

By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE This week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the widespread tariffs President Trump implemented last April exceeded his authority and must be revoked. Trump then responded with a flat 10% tariff across the globe. After a year of chaos, supp...

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Ancient Granite and Modern Logistics Shape Olympic Curling

Posted 02/20/2026 12:00 am  /   SCM Now Impact

By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE Once a niche pastime in the frozen lochs of Scotland, curling has slid its way into the winter sports spotlight. This “chess on ice” is trading its quiet roots for high-stakes drama, captivating audiences with a unique blend of furious sweepin...

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Corning’s Strategic Planning Turns Legacy Glass into AI Gold

Posted 02/13/2026 12:00 am  /   SCM Now Impact

By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE From the classic floral dish holding a steaming casserole or the trusty Pyrex measuring cup passed down through generations, Corning has been a fixture in our kitchens for decades. Now, that same spirit of durability is powering the AI revolution. By focu...

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Arctic Blasts and Record Snowfalls Leave Salt Distributors Cold

Posted 02/06/2026 12:00 am  /   SCM Now Impact

By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE If you’ve spent the past couple of weeks digging out walkways and parking spots, you’re not alone. With 200 million Americans facing a relentless cycle of ice and snow, the consistent deep freeze has prevented even a hint of a melt. Meanwhile,...

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California Port Leaders Prioritize Long-Term Infrastructure Goals

Posted 01/30/2026 12:00 am  /   SCM Now Impact

By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE Strategic planning at the nation’s busiest port complex is evolving from reactive fixes to a long-range outlook focused on digital resilience and geopolitical agility. In my conversation this week with port leaders Dr. Noel&...

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Physical AI and the Self-Correcting Supply Chain

Posted 01/23/2026 12:00 am  /   SCM Now Impact

By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE As the World Economic Forum concludes its annual meeting in Davos, one thing is clear: AI has saturated the global conversation. From the halls of the Swiss Alps to the front lines of global logistics, the value of this technology lies not in it...

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ASCM-CNBC Research Shows the Cost of Tariffs on Supply Chain Jobs

Posted 01/16/2026 12:00 am  /   SCM Now Impact

By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE For nearly a year now, tariffs have been causing a strategic paradox for global supply chains. Our industry must build long-term resilience within an environment of total unpredictability — and try to mai...

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Venezuela Oil Infrastructure Recovery Faces Steep Operational Hurdles

Posted 01/09/2026 12:00 am  /   SCM Now Impact

By ASCM CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE Despite the push in recent decades for sustainable solutions to the global energy crisis — whether via wind farms, electric vehicles or even fusion energy — gasoline still p...

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