Yeti, e.l.f. Beauty and others prep supply chains for Trump tariffs

Some businesses are planning more production outside of China or mulling price increases. Others are maintaining the status quo.

How suppliers can help brands’ extended producer responsibility transition

Representatives from General Mills, Clorox and McCormick & Co. discussed how companies are pushing for decarbonization via packaging changes at Pack Expo International. 

Clorox prioritizes supplier decarbonization efforts

The cleaning product manufacturer is partnering with a carbon tracking service Manufacture 2030 to gain visibility into its vendors’ emission reduction plans.

ILA-USMX’s automation divide halts negotiations again

The parties have been unable to come to an agreement on automation used at the ports as a Jan. 15 deadline approaches.

As Trump rises again, so too might inflation

The president-elect’s promised tariff hikes could lead to “a modest stagflationary shock,” according to Wells Fargo economists. 

Pitney Bowes cuts 2,300 jobs in continued cost-savings push

The company is planning further workforce reductions that it aims to complete next year.

Krispy Kreme pursues third-party delivery help

The doughnut maker launched a request for proposal with several carriers in October after successful pilot tests.

Trump’s tariffs: How manufacturers can prepare

Frontloading commodity imports could be a temporary solution, but diversified sourcing will be critical long term, experts say.

Retail freight still outpacing industrial for LTL carriers

A continued slump in manufacturing demand is shifting the traditional customer mix for companies like Old Dominion, Saia and XPO.

Ulta Beauty bets big on market fulfillment center model

As part of its supply chain transformation, the beauty retailer is retrofitting some of its existing regional distribution centers with automation upgrades.

DHL Supply Chain experiments with GenAI

The logistics provider is seeking better data management so it can deliver more tailored service to customers. 

4 manufacturing issues to watch under a new Trump administration

President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda could mean raised tariffs, lower taxes and curtailed clean energy subsidies.

Steve Madden to slash China sourcing as tariff concerns escalate

The fashion brand is among several companies looking to limit their exposure to President-elect Donald Trump's promised tariff hikes.

Canada’s western ports are on lockdown: What to know

Experts said shipments can be easily diverted to U.S. West Coast ports in the short term, but a lengthier stoppage could be costly.

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Better Trucks expands delivery coverage into New England

A partnership with Optima Overnight will allow the last-mile carrier to access Boston and other northeast markets.

CSX debuts double-stack rail service at the Port of Baltimore

The rail operator opened a northern route while it expects to complete the long-awaited expansion of a 1.7-mile tunnel by the end of next year.

ONE adds Jaxport to Asia-East Coast service

The weekly route will connect Jacksonville, Florida, with five ports in Asia, shipping retail products, electronics, food and beverages.

UNFI improperly discounts payments to suppliers, lawsuit claims

The grocery wholesaler delays paying food companies for their goods and factors in “prompt-payment discounts” when it pays invoices late, per a class action suit.

Fed cuts rate by quarter point, sees ‘balanced’ risks to inflation, jobs

The reduction in borrowing costs comes just two days after Donald Trump won a second term as president, heralding likely economic policy shifts that may fuel inflation.

Amazon launches same-day drone delivery in Arizona city

Customers near the company’s Tolleson facility can get thousands of items delivered by air, but there are limitations.

Rivian locks in 5-year battery deal with LG Energy Solution

The U.S.-based electric vehicle maker’s agreement shores up its domestic supply chain.

‘Not just the beef’: How Chipotle’s supply chain helped bring back smoked brisket

The return of the popular menu item required what CEO Scott Boatwright called “a huge cross-muscle effort.”

Hershey invests $500M to improve cocoa farming struggles

The confectionery giant is working with cooperatives in Côte d’Ivoire to help improve sustainability for growers and the environment.

How Amazon sellers are navigating capacity constraints

As the holiday shopping rush looms, e-commerce businesses are willing to pay more to avoid bottlenecks at warehouses along the West Coast.

Freight shipments drop 21% in soft trucking market: US Bank

Q3 performance signals continued challenges regarding volume and shipper spending, according to the bank.