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.
Digital Tariff Refund Infrastructure – Review
Management Digital Tariff Refund Infrastructure – Review

The emergence of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries system marks the definitive end of manual tariff management by introducing a centralized digital architecture for the return of $127 billion in capital to the private sector. This technology, known as CAPE, is a specialized

Why Are Global Supply Chain Bottlenecks Shifting?
Transportation & Delivery Why Are Global Supply Chain Bottlenecks Shifting?

The modern logistics landscape is currently undergoing a fundamental transformation as the primary sources of delay migrate from centralized port origins to a more fragmented series of downstream hurdles. Recent data from the Ocean Shipping Index reveals that while major Asian export hubs have

Starship Technologies Reaches 10 Million Autonomous Deliveries
Technology & Innovation Starship Technologies Reaches 10 Million Autonomous Deliveries

Small white robots are no longer a futuristic novelty but a common sight on city sidewalks, marking a profound shift in how societies move goods from door to door. Starship Technologies has officially completed 10 million autonomous deliveries, proving that the era of laboratory testing has ended.

Procurement Disruptions Cost Companies $16 Million Annually
Technology & Innovation Procurement Disruptions Cost Companies $16 Million Annually

The Growing Financial Burden of Supply Chain Fragility Organizations are waking up to a harsh reality where a single sourcing error can wipe out tens of millions of dollars in net profit overnight. Recent market analysis reveals that procurement disruptions now cost large firms an average of $16

Emirates SkyCargo Doubles Fleet and Adds Toronto Service
Transportation & Delivery Emirates SkyCargo Doubles Fleet and Adds Toronto Service

With decades of experience navigating the complexities of global supply chains and a profound passion for logistics innovation, Rohit Laila stands as a leading voice in the air cargo sector. Having witnessed the industry’s evolution from simple transport to high-tech, integrated ecosystems, he

How Effective Is the New CBP CAPE Tariff Refund Portal?
Technology & Innovation How Effective Is the New CBP CAPE Tariff Refund Portal?

Modernizing Duty Recovery in the Wake of Legal Shifts The implementation of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries portal represents a monumental shift in how the federal government manages high-stakes financial reconciliations for the global trade community. Known by the acronym

Can the Logistics Workforce Keep Up With Rapid AI Adoption?
Technology & Innovation Can the Logistics Workforce Keep Up With Rapid AI Adoption?

The global logistics industry is currently navigating a pivotal transformation where the speed of technological integration often outpaces the ability of the human workforce to adjust to new digital realities. Warehouses are transitioning from manual hubs into sophisticated ecosystems where

GM Faces $3.5 Billion Tariff Hit Despite $500 Million Refund
Management GM Faces $3.5 Billion Tariff Hit Despite $500 Million Refund

The Paradox: A Half-Billion Dollar Windfall Amidst Rising Costs Navigating the labyrinthine corridors of international trade law has become as critical to automotive survival as the engineering of high-performance engines or electric drivetrains. A $500 million check from the federal government

FedEx, UPS, DHL Align on CBP Refunds for IEEPA Tariffs
Technology & Innovation FedEx, UPS, DHL Align on CBP Refunds for IEEPA Tariffs

I’m speaking with Rohit Laila, a veteran operator who’s spent decades across customs brokerage, parcel operations and end-to-end supply chains. With CBP’s new portal open for claims tied to the now-defunct IEEPA tariffs, he’s helping shippers and carriers navigate the crush of filings, the 80-day

Is a United–American Mega-Merger Dead on Arrival?
Transportation & Delivery Is a United–American Mega-Merger Dead on Arrival?

Rohit Laila has spent decades steering complex logistics networks through shocks and scale-ups, marrying operational discipline with tech-forward thinking. With United’s April 27 statement that American “declined to engage” on merger talks—after American publicly shut the door on April 17—his

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