Risk and Resilience
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Lucid’s strategy to strengthen supply chain means using fewer parts
"Doing more with less is at the heart of sustainability and at the heart of resilience," according to VP of Engineering James Hawkins.
By Larry Avila • June 23, 2025 -
DHL Express Canada suspends operations, shippers tap alternatives
In-transit shipments that weren't delivered by Thursday will be held in the carrier's network as an employee strike continues.
By Max Garland • June 20, 2025 -
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Risk takes many forms in the supply chain: severe weather, geopolitical uncertainty and labor tensions. Explore the tactics supply chain managers use to prepare for disruptions.
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Nintendo launched the Switch 2 in a tariff storm. Now comes the difficult part.
The video game console maker will have to navigate the all-important peak season as reciprocal duties from the Trump administration are slated to return.
By Philip Neuffer • June 18, 2025 -
P&G aims for resiliency with supply chain redesign
The initiative, which will include right-sizing production and discontinuing some brands, is expected to yield $1.5 billion in annual savings.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 17, 2025 -
The right tools bring structure to supply chain decarbonization efforts. Bernd Dittrich via Unsplash.
Sponsored by CnerGWhy supply chain emissions remain disconnected from climate goals
Fragmented data, limited tools and low alignment are slowing supply chain decarbonization.
By Mingi Lim (Head of Platform Services, CnerG) and Kate Roh (Head of Global Markets, CnerG) • June 16, 2025 -
Sponsored by AMAROK
In an uncertain economy, security is a necessity — not an afterthought
Rising theft and tight budgets make security a must-have for today’s vulnerable supply chains.
By Mike Dorington • June 16, 2025 -
5 tips for tariff mitigation
Tariff engineering, exercising “reasonable care” and checking invoices for erroneous duty charges are some tactics companies can use to blunt the impact of import duties.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 13, 2025 -
HP responds quickly to tariff shock
The computer and printer maker expects to bypass China for nearly all U.S. imports by the end of June.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 12, 2025 -
Deep Dive
C-store execs aren’t too concerned about tariffs. Experts think they should be.
Convenience leaders don’t expect tariffs to hurt their operations, but industry analysts believe the levies could result in higher operating costs and fewer store visits.
By Brett Dworski • June 11, 2025 -
DHL Express Canada strike begins, union warns of delivery risks
The carrier can sustain its operations despite the labor action from over 2,100 employees, which followed a DHL lockout, a spokesperson said.
By Max Garland • June 9, 2025 -
J&J may take a softer tariff hit after US-China pause, CFO says
Joseph Wolk said the company’s tariff estimate is a “moving target” as U.S. trade talks and Section 232 investigations continue.
By Susan Kelly • June 9, 2025 -
Lucid signs US graphite supply deal for EV batteries
The agreement with Graphite One builds on a 2024 pact between the two companies and is expected to begin providing EV battery materials to the carmaker in 2028.
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Tariffs squeeze off-price retailers more than expected
The major players likely have greater exposure to import levies than previously thought, though their value proposition remains an advantage.
By Daphne Howland • June 5, 2025 -
DHL Express Canada workers could strike as soon as Sunday
The carrier said contingency plans are in place in case of a labor action by more than 2,000 Unifor-represented employees, including drivers and warehouse workers.
By Max Garland • June 4, 2025 -
Ralph Lauren tackles tariffs with agile supply chain
The fashion brand can shuffle manufacturing across a network that spans five continents to mitigate the impact of tariffs on costs, said CFO Justin Picicci.
By Antone Gonsalves • June 4, 2025 -
Canada Post turmoil: Shippers shift volume to UPS, FedEx and others
As an overtime ban persists, shippers are using multiple private carriers to pick up the slack, in spite of added fees and coverage limitations.
By Max Garland • June 2, 2025 -
Costco holds prices on some tariff-impacted items, CFO says
The warehouse club retailer has sought to eliminate the effect of higher duties on prices of certain “staple” goods like bananas, CFO Gary Millerchip said.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 30, 2025 -
Open Grid Scheduler / Grid Engine. (2015). "Canada Post delivery truck" [Photograph]. Retrieved from Flickr.
Canada Post makes ‘final offers’ to union as parcel volume plummets
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers voiced its displeasure with the contract proposals while holding firm on its employee overtime ban.
By Max Garland • May 29, 2025 -
Trump tariffs
US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs
The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority, halting various duties. After an appeal, the ruling has been paused.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated May 29, 2025 -
Porch piracy: What’s holding back industry prevention efforts?
Limited data sharing and fears of inconveniencing customers make addressing the problem more difficult, per the USPS’ Office of Inspector General.
By Max Garland • May 28, 2025 -
Boot Barn targets 5% China sourcing share for exclusive brands
The footwear retailer is shifting production to countries with lower tariffs, such as Cambodia, India and Vietnam, to reduce costs and supply chain risks.
By Kelly Stroh • May 28, 2025 -
Canada Post overtime ban: How we got here
Parcel volumes have plummeted due to the labor action as the carrier and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers negotiate new contracts.
By Max Garland • May 27, 2025 -
Canada Post union initiates overtime ban as shippers brace for disruption
The action falls short of a nationwide work stoppage even as the carrier and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers failed to reach a deal by a Friday deadline.
By Max Garland , Philip Neuffer • May 23, 2025 -
Under Armour takes multipronged approach to tariff strategy
The activewear brand's efforts to diversify sourcing is helping it minimize country-specific tariff exposure, CFO Dave Bergman said.
By Kelly Stroh • May 22, 2025 -
Deep Dive
How lower China tariffs will affect direct-to-consumer imports
Temporarily reduced duties likely won't be enough to stop ongoing shifts among de minimis-reliant supply chains, experts said.
By Max Garland • May 21, 2025