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Trump tariffs
US, Indonesia strike trade deal, Trump says
Imports from Indonesia would be subject to a 19% tariff under the agreement, a reduction from the 32% rate the president shared last week.
By Philip Neuffer • July 15, 2025 -
La-Z-Boy overhauling distribution network to cut costs
The furniture maker expects to reduce warehouse and inventory costs while optimizing home delivery through the initiative.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 15, 2025 -
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Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.
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EU, Canada delay retaliatory tariffs against US
Meanwhile, Brazil announced its own countermeasures while Mexico remains confident it will reach a deal by Aug. 1.
By Philip Neuffer • July 15, 2025 -
Asos seeks optimized supply chain with new tech integration
The apparel company is using the Celonis Process Intelligence platform to gain real-time visibility of its distribution, fulfillment and logistics operations.
By Kelly Stroh • July 14, 2025 -
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Manual supply chains are costing you more than you think
Relying on the same old manual processes in your supply chain costs you much more than time.
July 14, 2025 -
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Peak season performance starts with leadership: Why strong supervisors are critical to supply chain success
Supply chain success hinges on strong frontline leadership to prevent burnout, turnover, and disruption.
July 14, 2025 -
Trump tariffs
US plans 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico
President Donald Trump unveiled the new duty rates, set to begin Aug. 1, in separate letters shared on social media Saturday morning.
By Max Garland , Philip Neuffer • July 12, 2025 -
Levi Strauss to lay off hundreds with Kentucky distribution center closure
The company is changing its distribution strategy from an owned model to a mix of owned and third-party operated centers.
By Kaarin Moore • July 11, 2025 -
US plans 35% tariffs on Canada imports
President Donald Trump said the duties will take effect Aug. 1 while decrying the country’s retaliatory levies to U.S. tariffs.
By Philip Neuffer • July 11, 2025 -
Apple promotes a ‘central architect’ of its supply chain to COO
Sabih Khan has overseen planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and product fulfillment for the company as SVP of operations for the last six years.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 10, 2025 -
Trump orders Section 301 investigation on Brazil
The U.S. also will levy 50% tariffs on the country starting Aug. 1, the president said Wednesday.
By Philip Neuffer • July 9, 2025 -
Trump says copper, pharmaceutical tariffs coming ‘very soon’
The stated levies, including 50% for copper, would add to the list of sector-specific tariffs the Trump administration has introduced this year.
By Philip Neuffer • July 8, 2025 -
Giant Eagle continues push to optimize, integrate warehouse workflows
The grocery retailer plans to adopt the Manhattan Active Warehouse Management platform at all of its distribution centers by September.
By Kelly Stroh • July 8, 2025 -
The retail inventory method vs. cost accounting in the tariff era
Cost accounting can more accurately assess the impact of tariffs at the item level, one expert said.
By Daphne Howland • July 8, 2025 -
Trump tariffs
Trump rolls out reciprocal tariffs for Japan, South Korea, others
The U.S. detailed the rates it will impose on imports from certain countries starting Aug. 1 in mostly identical letters shared by the president.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated July 12, 2025 -
Trump tariffs
US preps for August return of country-specific reciprocal tariffs
The Trump administration plans to reinstate the levies Aug. 1 after alerting individual trading partners of their specific duty rates starting Monday.
By Philip Neuffer • July 7, 2025 -
US, Vietnam reach trade deal, Trump says
Stateside imports from Vietnam will be subject to a 20% tariff under the agreement, the president announced Wednesday.
By Kelly Stroh • July 2, 2025 -
Nike fights $1B tariff hit with sourcing shifts, price hikes
The sneaker giant has a four-pronged approach to mitigating tariffs that it will implement throughout fiscal 2026.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 2, 2025 -
US manufacturing activity improved in June, but sentiment remains low
Weak demand and price increases continued last month as a return of country-specific tariffs looms, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
By Nathan Owens • July 1, 2025 -
Premium Guard opens distribution hub in West Virginia
The auto parts maker’s 377,000-square-foot facility is expected to bolster the company’s North American logistics network for faster customer deliveries.
By Antone Gonsalves • July 1, 2025 -
Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2025
As the first half of the year wraps up, here’s a look at the remaining trade shows focused on adopting technology innovations, navigating logistics risks and securing new talent.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated June 30, 2025 -
Academy Sports and Outdoors eases tariff pressure with multilevered strategy
The retailer in Q1 frontloaded $85 million in evergreen products like bicycles to offset duty-driven product cost increases.
By Kelly Stroh • June 30, 2025 -
Walmart tests dark stores to accelerate delivery
The brick-and-mortar locations will fulfill online orders — but are not open to the public.
By Kaarin Moore • June 27, 2025 -
Fed on hold to see if tariff-induced inflation persists, Powell says
“A majority of my committee has said that they do expect to cut rates between now and the end of the year,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said.
By Jim Tyson • June 26, 2025 -
Standard Motor Products opens new Kansas distribution center
The Shawnee facility will boost turnaround times for fast-moving products, per the aftermarket auto parts supplier, which also plans to close a nearby site.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 26, 2025