Alexandre Faurestain

Alexandre Faurestain

Supply Chain Optimization Expert
Alexandre Faurestain is an expert in supply chain optimization and innovation. Alexandre shares his knowledge of supply chain visibility, sustainability practices, and digital transformation initiatives. His content equips logistics professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to overcome challenges and build agile supply chains that keep pace with changes in the industry.
UP and NS Advance Workforce and Sustainability Goals
Transportation & Delivery UP and NS Advance Workforce and Sustainability Goals

The steel spine of the American economy is on the verge of a seismic shift as two of its largest railroad operators, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, lay the groundwork for a historic coast-to-coast merger that promises to redefine national commerce. This monumental ambition is not merely about

Can Retail Returns Actually Be Profitable?
Supply Chain Can Retail Returns Actually Be Profitable?

The silent avalanche of cardboard boxes flowing back to warehouses each January represents one of the most misunderstood and costly aspects of modern commerce. For years, the process of handling returned merchandise was viewed as a pure cost center—a logistical nightmare and a drain on profits.

What Is the New Playbook for Supply Chain Leaders?
Management What Is the New Playbook for Supply Chain Leaders?

The aftershocks of last year's monumental disruptions have given way to a landscape where strategic reinvention is no longer an option but the primary mechanism for survival and growth. As companies navigate the complex terrain of the current global economy, a clear consensus among industry

Is Robot-Human Teamwork the Future of Fulfillment?
Technology & Innovation Is Robot-Human Teamwork the Future of Fulfillment?

In a striking demonstration of logistical synergy, a single e-commerce fulfillment center in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, recently surpassed the monumental milestone of picking over 25 million units, an achievement powered by a close collaboration between human workers and autonomous robots. This

Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran
Management Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran

With decades of experience navigating the complexities of global logistics, Rohit Laila has a unique vantage point on the intersection of technology, supply chains, and international policy. In light of the recent, sudden announcement of a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran, we sat down with

Walmart Expands Drone Delivery to 40 Million Americans
Technology & Innovation Walmart Expands Drone Delivery to 40 Million Americans

The Sky's the Limit: A New Era of Retail Convenience Takes Flight In a landmark announcement at the NRF 2026 retail conference that fundamentally reshapes last-mile logistics, Walmart and drone delivery service Wing revealed a massive expansion of their partnership, signaling a pivotal moment for

New Report Ranks Industries by Global Disruption Risk
Supply Chain New Report Ranks Industries by Global Disruption Risk

The intricate global network responsible for delivering everything from life-saving medicines to the components in a personal computer is being systematically rewired, and a new analysis reveals which industrial threads are most likely to snap first. For decades, business leaders primarily worried

Robotic Tactile Sensors – Review
Technology & Innovation Robotic Tactile Sensors – Review

The persistent gap between a robot's computational intelligence and its physical clumsiness has long been the primary barrier to true automation, a challenge that new sensory technologies are finally beginning to address. The uSkin 3D tactile sensor represents a significant advancement in the

Trump Admin Pledges Refunds for Illegal Tariffs
Management Trump Admin Pledges Refunds for Illegal Tariffs

In a pivotal move that provides a degree of certainty to American importers navigating a landscape of escalating trade duties, the Trump administration has formally committed to refunding all contested tariffs if the Supreme Court deems them unlawful. This significant clarification, delivered

AI-Powered Fleet Dashcam – Review
Technology & Innovation AI-Powered Fleet Dashcam – Review

The familiar dashboard camera, once a simple silent witness to accidents, is rapidly transforming into an active co-pilot, leveraging artificial intelligence to prevent collisions before they happen. The Motive AI Dashcam Plus represents a significant advancement in the fleet management and

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