2025/11/19 archive

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As Clorox moved its U.S. supply chain and business operations to a new ERP system, the company proactively increased inventory levels at retailers by 1.5 weeks to prevent temporary disruptions. The company announced it has fully recovered from transition-related inventory imbalances and sees no material risk for the remainder of the year.
Technology

Clorox Successfully Recovers from ERP Transition-Driven Inventory Build

Clorox Successfully Recovers from ERP Transition-Driven Inventory Build
Intel has fully automated quote collection, contract renewal, auditing, and cost optimization across its global logistics transportation rate management using its Rate Request Automation (RRA) system; the initiative has delivered $20 million in contracted savings, $4 million in non-contracted savings, and accelerated quote processes by 10-fold.
Technology

Intel Radically Reduces Transportation Costs with AI-Powered "Rate Request Automation"

Intel Radically Reduces Transportation Costs with AI-Powered "Rate Request Automation"
Poland confirms that an explosion on strategic Line No.7 stretching to Ukraine was carried out by two Ukrainian agents on behalf of Russian intelligence; eastern rail lines are now protected by the military following the incident.
Logistics

Poland Deploys Military to Eastern Rail Lines: Russia-Backed Sabotage Confirmed

Poland Deploys Military to Eastern Rail Lines: Russia-Backed Sabotage Confirmed
After the Russian spy ship Yantar directed laser light at RAF pilots, Britain's Defence Secretary announced that military options would be deployed if the vessel poses a threat.
Supply Chain

UK Says "Military Options Ready" If Russian Yantar Vessel Poses Threat

UK Says "Military Options Ready" If Russian Yantar Vessel Poses Threat
Cargo volumes across Russia's maritime ports increased 5.1% year-on-year in October 2025, with growth driven by strong performance in oil, coal, LNG and scrap cargo, while imports fell 13%.
Logistics

Russian Sea Ports Handle 5.1% More Cargo in October 2025

Russian Sea Ports Handle 5.1% More Cargo in October 2025
Turkey closed the Dardanelles Strait to two-way vessel traffic on November 19 between 07:00–18:00 for testing activities under the Subsea Security Project; the strategic corridor, which handles approximately 100 daily ship transits, was temporarily suspended.
Technology

Turkey Temporarily Halts Dardanelles Passage Due to Subsea Security Tests

Turkey Temporarily Halts Dardanelles Passage Due to Subsea Security Tests
Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen emphasizes two critical variables that will shape container shipping in 2026: when a restocking wave will begin in the US and how global routes will be affected by the reopening of Red Sea–Suez passages.
Logistics

Two Major Uncertainties for 2026: US Restocking Wave and Return to the Red Sea

Two Major Uncertainties for 2026: US Restocking Wave and Return to the Red Sea