Risk and Resilience
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Canada Post strike: What shippers should know
The work stoppage is sparking shipping delays and capacity challenges at other carriers, disrupting the flow of holiday packages.
By Max Garland • Dec. 9, 2024 -
Off-price retailers aren’t too worried about tariffs
Among the many advantages that stores like TJX, Ross and Burlington have over mainstream retail companies: some protection from protectionism.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2024 -
Trendline
Peak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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How retailers prepped their supply chains for 2024’s holiday crunch
Companies adjusted inventory and marketing strategies to accommodate the shorter Black Friday to Christmas timeframe.
By Philip Neuffer • Dec. 5, 2024 -
What shippers and carriers seek from a modern TMS
Transportation management systems can be a “game changer,” but emerging technology integrations will spur even more benefits.
By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Dec. 6, 2024 -
Ransomware hits supply chain software firm Blue Yonder ahead of Thanksgiving
The attack against Blue Yonder led to issues for Morrisons, a U.K.-based grocery chain, in its warehouse management system for fresh food and produce.
By David Jones • Nov. 26, 2024 -
Target takes a Q3 beating from supply chain disruptions
The retailer faced higher costs due to the strike at East and Gulf Coast ports and damaging storms in the Southeast.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 22, 2024 -
US-only supply chains will emerge under Trump: PIIE economist
Companies looking to avoid tariffs on imports from China will likely shake up their sourcing, economist Mary Lovely said.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 21, 2024 -
Lowe’s braces for potential tariff hikes
The retailer said it diversified its supply chain after Trump’s first tariffs, but 40% of its assortment is sourced abroad and more levies would add costs.
By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2024 -
Honda weighs production pivot ahead of potential tariffs
The automaker is committed to ramping up U.S. electric vehicle production despite the incoming Trump administration's tariff threats, an executive said.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 18, 2024 -
Home Depot will leverage experience to tackle tariffs
The home improvement retailer plans to take a "differentiated" approach built on its previous efforts to navigate higher duties.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 18, 2024 -
Deep Dive
What restaurants, suppliers can learn from McDonald’s E. coli outbreak
The fast food giant’s initial response to the outbreak was quick, but guest sentiment suffered from a lack of direct consumer messaging.
By Julie Littman , Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 18, 2024 -
Ralph Lauren sources ‘single digit percentage’ of its products from China
The fashion brand's globally-diversified production footprint makes it well-positioned to mitigate potential tariff hikes, CEO Patrice Louvet said.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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.
By Max Garland • Nov. 15, 2024 -
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.
By Kate Magill • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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.
By Kelly Stroh • Updated Nov. 11, 2024 -
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.
By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 7, 2024 -
CSX expects Hurricane Helene recovery to last into 2025
The railroad is rebuilding miles of track damaged by the tropical storm, with efforts focused on its Blue Ridge subdivision.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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.
By Max Garland • Nov. 7, 2024 -
Tariff hikes could be coming. Stanley Black & Decker says it’s ready.
The toolmaker has been formulating a mitigation strategy since the spring, with the company planning to shift production away from China.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 4, 2024 -
De minimis overhaul will start before next president: former Biden official
A rulemaking proposal being issued by early December is very likely, according to former White House COVID-19 supply coordinator Tim Manning.
By Max Garland • Nov. 4, 2024 -
Mercedes-Benz seeks circularity with new battery recycling plant
With a targeted recovery rate of up to 96%, the facility will process and recycle enough materials to produce more than 50,000 new battery modules per year.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 31, 2024 -
Starbucks ramps up supply chain investments for climate resilience
The company is buying two innovation farms in Central America to advance research to protect its coffee supply.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 31, 2024 -
Candy producers using less chocolate this Halloween amid record cocoa prices: Wells Fargo
Hershey and other big chocolate producers are turning to gummies and other candy to offset supply issues with the crop.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 28, 2024 -
Owners of ship that slammed into Key Bridge settle with DOJ for $102M
The department will use the funds to pay agencies for responding to and cleaning up after the March 26 collapse.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 28, 2024