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 Max Garland • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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 -
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.
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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 Kelly Stroh • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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 Kelly Stroh • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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 Kelly Stroh • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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 Kate Magill • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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 Kate Magill • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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 Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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 Max Garland • Updated Sept. 27, 2024 -
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 Kate Magill • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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 Edwin Lopez • Sept. 23, 2024 -
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 Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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 Kate Magill • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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 Max Garland • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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 Sarah Zimmerman • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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 Philip Neuffer • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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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 -
Biden finalizes China tariff hikes
The first increases, including for electric vehicles and batteries, are set to go into effect on Sept. 27.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 13, 2024 -
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 -
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 -
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 Colin Campbell • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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 Larry Avila • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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 Rich Weissman • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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 Larry Avila • Aug. 28, 2024 -
Newell accelerates production shift out of China
The manufacturer is limiting its exposure in the country to avoid potential Section 301 tariff increases.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 26, 2024