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Tariffs are here to stay, apparel experts say
On a fourth round of tariffs, "we don’t believe it's a question of if. We believe it's a question of when," said Steve Lamar, executive vice president for the American Apparel and Footwear Association.
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Port of Long Beach tests microgrid tech for critical operations
"This project will help us learn more about how to keep the power, and cargo, flowing," said Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero.
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Freight decisions head to the 'C-suite table'
Transportation decisions are now a business differentiator, according to a DHL Supply Chain survey where a majority of respondents said they would invest for better services.
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5 multistory warehouses pop up amid e-commerce boom
Developments are underway in New York City, Seattle and San Francisco, allowing companies close proximity to high density population centers.
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USPS proposes raising parcel delivery prices
The Postal Service says increased rates would help keep it competitive and bring in much needed revenue.
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Michael closes North Carolina ports, suspends deliveries
The tropical storm, which made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane, is wreaking havoc on the Gulf Coast.
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Transformational tech and life-saving drones: An inside view from CSCMP Edge 2018
Applications of new technology are shifting the ways supply chains have done business for decades.
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RFID can achieve near 100% order accuracy, study says
"We can end claims and chargebacks right now," said Justin Patton, director of Auburn University's RFID Lab. "That's billions of dollars saved."
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J.B. Hunt to pay $15M to settle HOS class action suit
The trucking company will pay to avoid a trial amid an ongoing debate around hours of service (HOS) regulations nationwide.
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Ahead of Canada's legalization date, cannabis suppliers struggle to meet demand
Supply chain issues — from harvest to packaging — may leave more than 40% of Canada's cannabis demand unfulfilled next week.
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Views from APICS 2018: The evolution of a fragmented supply chain industry
Companies' cross-functional demands are calling supply chain managers to step up like never before.
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Tariffs are not slowing down retail imports
As retailers struggle to change their sourcing, imports continue to rise to meet consumer demand.
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Hurricane Michael closes ports, shuts down oil drilling with landfall imminent
The storm will make landfall near Pensacola, Florida, today with winds in excess of 145 miles per hour.
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Manufacturers cite a 'workforce crisis' as the top threat to business
One in four manufacturers have turned down new business due to an inability to attract "quality" labor, a survey by the National Association of Manufacturers found.
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CSX cuts more intermodal pairs as it restructures network
The railroad is cutting nearly 300 intermodal service pairs in January as part of a multiyear effort to streamline its train routes, reduce congestion and improve its operating ratio.
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Local laws may squeeze the brakes on accelerating intermodal freight
Railroads are working with state governments to ensure infrastructure investments support increased rail traffic.
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4 direct-to-consumer models shifting the supply chain
With more consumers purchasing directly from farms and factories, roles within the supply chain are changing.
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Tariffs haven't impacted air cargo — yet
"As the list of tariffs grows so does the air cargo industry’s vulnerability," said IATA CEO Alexandre de Juniac.
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Low-sulfur fuel cost uncertainty weighs on shippers and carriers
A recent survey shows neither shippers nor carriers can accurately forecast the costs to comply with new shipping regulations, leaving budgets up in the air.
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Amazon opens pop-up delivery location in wake of Florence
The location will stay open until October 14 to serve residents whose homes are still unreachable due to flooding.
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UK grant will study autonomous shipping regulations
The government working alongside researchers and industry leaders ensures regulations align with the development of technology.
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Hapag-Lloyd unveils new fuel surcharge mechanism for 2019
The carrier created the Marine Fuel Recovery (MFR) to pass on some of the costs it will incur from new environmental regulations to shippers.
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IBM takes its food supply blockchain solution worldwide
French retailer Carrefour announced it would join IBM Food Trust as the solution becomes generally available under a subscription pricing model.
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Teamsters ratify UPS contract despite more 'no' votes than 'yes'
The labor union plans to go back to the bargaining table with UPS to address outstanding "member concerns."
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Nestlé to release palm oil supplier blacklist
The company's new satellite monitoring program has led to the ban of at least 10 palm oil suppliers deemed to be environmentally irresponsible.
Procurement