Daily Headlines - Morning Edition - Mar 13th, 2026
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March 13, 2026
In The Spotlight
Supply Chain Leadership Has Become Essential to the CIO Role
The convergence of IT and operations, at a time when manufacturers are dealing with economic uncertainty and demands to make profitable use of advanced AI systems makes this a critical hire.
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Top Stories
US Trade Gap Narrows More Than Expected as Tariffs, War Loom
U.S. imports ticked down 0.7% to $356.6 billion, with declines seen in consumer goods, automobiles and industrial supplies.
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The Robotics Supply Chain Already Has Winners and Losers
You cannot scale what you cannot source.
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Cintas Buying Work Uniform Rival Unifirst for $5.5 Billion
Both companies manufacture uniforms and other gear for industrial companies.
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A Roadmap for Equipment Health Scoring Across Multiple Plants
This process helped me sleep at night while having a powerful tool to communicate across the budget table and out to our board.
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