Risk and Resilience

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    Hurricane Helene: FedEx, UPS and US Postal Service still disrupted

    Parcel carriers continued to report delivery delays a week after the storm made landfall.

    By • Oct. 4, 2024
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    ILA strike, Hurricane Helene threaten food supply chain

    Industry experts warn the strike could uproot long-term stability for commodity markets.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 3, 2024
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    McCormick believes it’s ‘broadly covered’ from ILA strike risks

    The spice and seasonings giant says it worked on mitigation plans with domestic suppliers ahead of the work stoppage.

    By • Oct. 3, 2024
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    ILA-USMX port labor talks

    Biden, industry leaders react to port strike

    The president and trade associations called for a swift resolution to avoid the work stoppage’s impact on supply chains and economic flows.

    By • Oct. 2, 2024
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    Top supply chain conferences to watch in 2025

    Next year’s trade shows will focus on adopting technology innovations, navigating logistics risks and securing new talent.

    By • Oct. 1, 2024
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    Trump vs. Harris on manufacturing: A tale of 2 speeches

    In dueling remarks this week, the Republican nominee focused on tariff hikes, while the Democratic nominee talked of boosting clean energy production. 

    By • Sept. 30, 2024
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    ILA-USMX port labor talks

    Days of a port strike could mean weeks of manufacturing delays

    Chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers are among those that could be hit hardest, with companies at risk of running out of raw materials within two to six weeks.

    By • Sept. 30, 2024
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    Trump threatens Deere with 200% tariffs if it shifts manufacturing to Mexico

    The tractor giant's plan to move some production south of the border is tied up in election politics as the economy becomes more central to campaign messaging.

    By • Sept. 27, 2024
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    Hurricane Helene: FedEx, UPS and US Postal Service report disruptions

    The carriers halted some deliveries in Florida as the storm slammed the southern U.S.

    By • Updated Sept. 27, 2024
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    Biden-Harris administration tackles supply chain risks with new federal tool

    The Commerce Department's SCALE tool aims to assess risks across the economy and stop supply shortages before they happen.

    By • Sept. 25, 2024
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    US seeks to limit China, Russia’s role in connected vehicle supply chains

    The Department of Commerce's proposed new rule would require vehicles used in the U.S. to exclude suppliers with links to those countries.

    By • Sept. 23, 2024
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    Deep Dive // ILA-USMX port labor talks

    A shipper’s guide to East and Gulf Coast port strikes

    U.S. West Coast, Canada and Mexico ports are seen as viable alternatives if a threatened strike becomes reality on Oct. 1

    By • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Fed rate cut unlikely to boost manufacturing until 2025, experts warn

    The looming presidential election is still sparking uncertainty in the industry, pushing manufacturers to spend with caution.

    By • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Temu and Shein can weather de minimis changes. Others may struggle.

    The e-commerce giants are already diversifying their supply chains in the wake of the White House’s proposal to limit the exemption, but smaller businesses may have a tough time doing the same.

    By • Sept. 18, 2024
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    Low Mississippi River water levels disrupt barge shipping for third consecutive year

    The cargo restrictions come as grain harvests begin and agricultural shippers look to offload more commodities from storage.

    By • Sept. 18, 2024
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    Purple revamped its supplier and logistics network. Here’s why.

    The mattress maker sought an increase in gross margin by diversifying its sourcing and simplifying its delivery operations.

    By • Sept. 16, 2024
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    Sponsored by Colliers

    Preparing for the next black swan event

    Prepare for the next black swan event with strategic risk management—because the unexpected is inevitable.

    By Brewster Smith • Sept. 16, 2024
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    Biden finalizes China tariff hikes

    The first increases, including for electric vehicles and batteries, are set to go into effect on Sept. 27.

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
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    Maple syrup production to ‘bounce back’ after devastating season

    After the world's only strategic maple reserve dwindled to a 16-year low, the industry is rebuilding in the face of continued climate challenges.

    By Leah Borts-Kuperman • Sept. 13, 2024
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    Column

    Fires in Brazil threaten global sugar supply

    Sugar prices are on the rise as mills in the country deal with lost production. 

    By Elizabeth Flood • Sept. 12, 2024
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    Port of Baltimore creates deputy role to win back shipping business

    Former New Orleans port COO Matt Wypyski will serve as deputy executive director for commercial development.

    By • Sept. 4, 2024
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    Teamsters Canada railroad workers appeal binding arbitration order

    While the union said government action stripped it of its right to collectively bargain, trains will keep running.

    By • Aug. 30, 2024
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    Opinion

    Harley-Davidson’s DEI rollback is a procurement mistake

    The announcement could lead to blowback from suppliers, financial woes, and ultimately hamper supply chain resilience, writes Rich Weissman, a professor at Endicott College. 

    By • Aug. 29, 2024
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    Canadian rail carriers’ recovery from work stoppage may take weeks

    Embargoes put in place prior to the disruption have created freight backlog for Canadian National and CPKC.

    By • Aug. 28, 2024
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    Newell accelerates production shift out of China

    The manufacturer is limiting its exposure in the country to avoid potential Section 301 tariff increases.

    By • Aug. 26, 2024