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EU delays US tariff countermeasures by 90 days
The move comes in response to President Donald Trump’s pause of reciprocal tariffs against the bloc and most other trading partners.
By Max Garland • Updated April 14, 2025 -
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Trump pauses most reciprocal tariffs, hikes China’s further
The U.S. will now charge a 125% duty on imports from China, while most other countries will be subject to a 10% rate for 90 days.
By Phil Neuffer • Updated April 11, 2025 -
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Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.
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China raises tariffs on US to 84%, matching Trump’s increase
The retaliatory duties, taking effect Thursday, were originally set at 34% before the White House raised its own rates further.
By Max Garland • April 9, 2025 -
Mathis Home rolls out inventory management, forecasting upgrade
With Blue Yonder's supply chain platform, the furniture retailer is moving away from manual forecasting and replenishment processes.
By Kelly Stroh • April 8, 2025 -
Burlington purchases 2 distribution centers
The retailer acquired properties it previously leased in Georgia and California in a push to own its most productive supply chain facilities.
By Phil Neuffer • April 8, 2025 -
5 key details in Trump’s global tariffs order
The text of the order opens the door for reduced duties for Canada and Mexico, but whether tariffs on China will stack remains nebulous.
By Phil Neuffer • April 4, 2025 -
Cleveland-Cliffs trims workforce as tariffs hit demand
The company is one of several North American steel manufacturers struggling to deal with the impacts of the Trump administration’s trade policy.
By Kate Magill • April 3, 2025 -
4 best practices for logistics managers in 2025
Freight visibility and route optimization are critical to moving cargo in a demanding marketplace, experts say.
By Shefali Kapadia • April 2, 2025 -
Duluth Trading’s holiday fulfillment struggles sting Q4 results
The workwear retailer had to lean on a smaller facility to fulfill orders after high demand drained inventory at its Georgia location.
By Max Garland • April 2, 2025 -
Manufacturing economy stalls amid tariff confusion
The industry is bracing for the impact of the Trump administration's upcoming "Liberation Day," on Wednesday, set to bring a slew of widespread tariffs.
By Kate Magill • April 1, 2025 -
4 strategies to manage inventory and supply chain operations in 2025
Stratifying SKUs and balancing just-in-time and just-in-case stock are some of the tactics businesses can use to navigate today’s dynamic environment.
By Shefali Kapadia • April 1, 2025 -
Ford asks investors to vote down supply chain emissions proposal
Shareholder Green Century Capital Management wants the automaker to regularly disclose its strategies for meeting low-carbon steel benchmarks, among others.
By Haley Cawthon • April 1, 2025 -
AAFA reacts to cancellation of labor rights contracts
The fashion trade organization “expressed alarm” over the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate the Bureau of International Labor Affairs’ grant programs.
By Lara Ewen • March 31, 2025 -
UPS to close 2 Kansas facilities as it scrutinizes network footprint
The delivery giant is "reassessing" some of its U.S. operations, which will result in the locations shuttering later this year.
By Max Garland • March 31, 2025 -
Williams-Sonoma says tariffs present opportunity
Supply chain efficiencies and moving sourcing away from China are giving the home goods retailer a leg up.
By Haley Cawthon • March 31, 2025 -
Build-A-Bear Workshop pulls forward inventory to deflect tariff impact
The stuffed animal retailer says the move enables better flexibility in a fluctuating trade environment.
By Kelly Stroh • March 27, 2025 -
Johnson & Johnson boosts US manufacturing as big pharma reshores
The company is pledging $55 billion over the next four years to open new production facilities.
By Jonathan Gardner • March 27, 2025 -
FedEx unveils new consolidated returns service
Easy Returns, competing with the likes of UPS' Happy Returns, will use 3,000 FedEx Office and Kohl's stores as drop-off locations.
By Max Garland • March 26, 2025 -
Amazon building robotics fulfillment center in North Carolina
The facility will contain more than 3 million square feet of floor space and support the company’s efforts to cut costs and improve production.
By Phil Neuffer • March 25, 2025 -
What 25 retail leaders are saying about tariffs
From price increase warnings to confidence that vendor relationships will help ride out the storm, here's how the retail C-suite plans to weather tariffs.
By Kaarin Moore • March 20, 2025 -
Tariffs are paused for USMCA-compliant goods. How can companies qualify?
Businesses that previously found pursuing USMCA treatment cost-prohibitive are scrambling to determine if they meet the trade deal’s requirements.
By Phil Neuffer • March 19, 2025 -
JM Smucker splits supply chain, manufacturing functions
SVP of Information Services Bryan Hutson will now oversee supply chain operations in an expanded role.
By Phil Neuffer • March 18, 2025 -
3M hires Honeywell supply chain exec
Torsten Pilz will succeed 3M Group President of Enterprise Supply Chain Peter Gibbons, who is stepping down from his role April 2.
By Kelly Stroh • March 18, 2025 -
As tariffs loom over pharma manufacturing, a reshoring effort is underway — but not without challenges
Experts say cost and other barriers present challenges to returning to U.S. shores.
By Kelly Bilodeau • March 18, 2025 -
Macy’s to open North Carolina distribution center
The facility, slated to open in this year, will provide additional supply chain efficiencies at a lower cost, executives say.
By Haley Cawthon • March 17, 2025