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Amazon: Better inventory placement fuels record delivery speeds
The e-commerce giant has reduced its U.S. inbound lead time by nearly four days as it pushes for faster shipping capabilities.
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Sponsored by DP WorldSmart moves to prepare supply chains for geopolitical disruption
Geopolitical upheaval may be inevitable, but how a company prepares and responds can be controlled.
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Trump tariffsTrump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions
The U.S. has rolled out a deluge of tariffs, sparking responses from trading partners. Here's where each tariff — threatened or realized — currently stands.
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Walmart deploys sensors to boost inventory tracking, AI efforts
The retail giant is growing its collaboration with Wiliot to strengthen pallet-level monitoring from distribution centers to stores.
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Saks Global’s inventory woes lead to Q2 revenue slump, margin contraction
Some vendors are still owed money, and several have stopped shipping to the luxury retailer, a scenario analysts have warned about for months.
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FedEx Network 2.0: Tracking closures, layoffs across the US
The logistics giant is shutting down ship centers as part of its plan to streamline operations. Here's how the overhaul is progressing.
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Kroger deepens Uber ties amid store-level fulfillment push
The grocer plans to offer delivery services via the e-commerce company’s platform from nearly all of its stores starting early next year.
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UPS readies 5.9% rate bump, fee increases on Dec. 22
The changes, which will impact ground, air and international shipments, mirror the hikes rival FedEx announced earlier this year.
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O’Reilly Automotive prioritizes supplier health to fight tariffs
The auto parts retailer is working closely with its partners to buffer for any potential impact, including by assessing their financial stability and product quality.
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US manufacturing dips despite improved demand: PMI
Production deteriorated after expanding in September as tariffs and policy uncertainty continue to raise concerns and weigh on manufacturers across industries.
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Walmart adding RFID tech to improve inventory management
The retailer co-developed a tool in an effort to minimize food waste, particularly for fresh categories.
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Macy’s to shutter unit at Connecticut distribution center
The closure will take place in stages starting Dec. 28 as the retailer advances a turnaround effort that includes a multi-year supply chain revamp.
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Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads
This dashboard shows the average speed, dwell time and cars online for all of the Class I railroads operating in the U.S.
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Trump tariffsUS to lower China tariffs as part of trade war truce
The truce also includes de-escalating other trade actions, such as China’s rare earth export controls and U.S. fees on China-linked ships.
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Can manufacturing make a comeback in the US?
While certain production can be brought Stateside, the U.S. still faces domestic labor and factory infrastructure hurdles, per Rosemary Coates, executive director of the Reshoring Institute.
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Covenant sees bids at ‘all-time highs,’ CEO says
Bids are up 17% since August, which usually doesn’t occur until November through February, CEO David Parker said in a recent earnings call.
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US, Japan sign framework for critical mineral supply
Within the next six months, both countries plan to take steps toward selecting and funding projects that can deliver mineral products to buyers.
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UPS, Postal Service reach ‘preliminary agreement’ in Ground Saver talks
The carriers have made progress on terms for volumes and rates as UPS looks to tap back into the agency's final-mile capabilities.
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Fed trims main rate by a quarter point
The central bank trimmed rates to a range between 3.75% to 4% in its second rate reduction this year.
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Whirlpool forecasts $225M tariff dent despite domestic manufacturing
Whirlpool CEO Marc Bitzer said during a recent earnings call that competitors flooded the market with low-cost inventory before tariffs took effect, but anticipates the market turning in the company’s favor.
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US nears trade pact with South Korea
The two countries have “pretty much finalized” a deal, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday.
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Mazda, Nippon Steel partner on CX-5 body design, production
The co-creation effort also aims to enhance the procurement process by selecting a Nippon manufacturing plant near Mazda's assembly facility.
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Trucking carriers work to combat soft market
Less-than-truckload providers are prioritizing profitability over volume to weather the downward freight cycle, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
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Scotts Miracle-Gro taps machine learning to solve inventory glut
Data analytics and predictive modeling have helped the company cut inventory levels in half in the last two years, President and COO Nate Baxter said.
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Effective tariff mitigation requires strong industry connections: former CBP director
Engaging with customs brokers, industry trade associations and consultants is key, per Richard DiNucci, who is now a senior international trade advisor at Venable LLP.
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UPS job cuts reach 34K this year, aided by driver buyouts
The delivery giant has also shuttered 93 buildings in 2025 as it adjusts its U.S. network to a reduction in Amazon volume.
