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11 years after Rana Plaza tragedy, fashion brands still failing to improve treatment of garment workers: report
Only 1% of the 250 biggest fashion brands reveal the percentage of supply chain workers paid a living wage rate, advocacy group Fashion Revolution said.
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Red Sea modal shifts, e-commerce push March air volumes up 11% YoY
Shippers are negotiating shorter-term contracts to keep their options open amid disruptions and an incoming summer capacity boost.
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Virginia, Pennsylvania join Maryland in relaxing trucking tax rules
The states and federal government have moved to provide relief after the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster.
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UPS sees big opportunity in Mexico’s nearshoring wave
The delivery giant anticipates both financial and efficiency benefits by handling U.S.-destined volume further upstream.
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How the Baltimore bridge disaster is impacting supply chains
The channel is set to fully reopen by the end of May, but shippers are rerouting shipments in the interim.
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ERP transition woes batter Lamb Weston’s financial performance
Lower fulfillment rates hurt net sales by $135 million as the company experienced inventory visibility challenges.
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Academy Sports and Outdoors bolsters supply chain leadership with new board member
Monique Picou is the VP of Google Cloud supply chain and operations at Google’s parent, Alphabet.
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‘It’s important to get going’: How fashion is navigating the many complexities of sustainability
Understanding supply chains is key to regulatory compliance and scaling solutions, executives said at an American Apparel & Footwear Association’s event.
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$8M grant will double auto capacity at Port of Baltimore’s only unaffected terminal
New parking lots at Tradepoint Atlantic will allow Sparrows Point to welcome more ships after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, President Joe Biden said.
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Instant Pot names supply chain EVP
The company said Rudy Sumarli, hired from Newell Brands, has deep experience in the consumer packaged goods space.
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Pitney Bowes launches regional delivery service in Midwest
The added coverage means shippers can reach 90% of the U.S. in 1 to 3 days via the offering.
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Forwarders share insights on navigating the Baltimore bridge collapse
Ceva Logistics, AIT Worldwide Logistics are encouraging shippers to maintain open communication and tap real-time visibility tools to keep tabs on diverted shipments.
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Railroads add capacity to mitigate Port of Baltimore disruptions
Norfolk Southern and CSX launched services to keep freight from the East Coast port moving.
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Amazon to credit sellers impacted by low inventory fee in April
The company said the new charge's first month will be a transition period to help businesses adjust their stocking approach as needed.
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Taiwan earthquake’s impact on chip industry likely to be ‘moderate,’ experts say
The island is home to nearly all of the world’s most advanced chip production, making even small delays precarious for semiconductor supply chains.
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Baltimore port channel set to fully reopen by end of May
The Army Corps of Engineers is working to open a temporary channel for auto and farm equipment shipments by the end of April.
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JLL promotes sourcing leader to the C-suite
Michael Raphael will manage procurement activities and annual spending for the company and its clients.
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Apparel execs urge sourcing diversification amid geopolitical risks
Executives at an American Apparel & Footwear Association event underscored the need to find alternative sourcing as U.S.-China relations continue to fray.
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FedEx, UPS adding delivery fees in parts of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago
The surcharges from both carriers will take effect this month in 82 ZIP codes across the U.S., many covering major urban areas.
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Baltimore bridge collapse pressures some key trucking lanes
Flatbed loads surged 57% week over week from Baltimore, DAT Freight & Analytics reported.
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Wallenius Wilhelmsen expects up to $10M impact from Baltimore bridge collapse
The Norway-based ocean carrier said it's rerouting cargo as the fall of the Francis Scott Key Bridge impacts its vessel operations.
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UPS’ Happy Returns inks partnership with Two Boxes
The integration will help warehouse operators using Two Boxes’ returns processing software handle volume from Happy Returns more efficiently.
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Chester’s Chicken hires EVP of supply chain
Since Bill Rice joined the chain in January, the chicken brand has already launched a supply chain optimization study.
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GXO signs on Dexterity, explores AI applications
The warehouse logistics provider is piloting solutions for productivity and workforce management.
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Burlington to open its biggest distribution center
The automated facility is part of a larger push to increase productivity.