Risk and Resilience


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    Commerce hits China, Vietnam with duties for molded fiber products

    Some producers could face duties of up to 540% on certain molded fiber bowls, clamshells and other products, according to the American Molded Fiber Coalition.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 6, 2026
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    EU renews efforts to advance US tariff deal after Trump reverses threats

    The bloc will continue work on the framework pact after U.S. President Donald Trump rescinded plans to enact levies to advance his campaign to annex Greenland.

    By Feb. 5, 2026
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    4 ways shippers can succeed in a post-de minimis world

    Negotiating shipping rates and reviewing SKU catalogs can help control product import costs, according to industry experts.

    By Feb. 5, 2026
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    How grocers are taking charge of food traceability requirements

    Walmart and Kroger are among the retailers setting stricter standards that go beyond the federal requirements.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 4, 2026
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    Manufacturing sector expands in January, reaching highest point in four years: PMI

    Orders and production drove the industry’s expansion, as businesses submitted requests to restock shelves or get ahead of tariffs, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

    By Feb. 2, 2026
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    Top supply chain risks and trends to follow in 2026

    Explore how tariff changes, key supply shortages and volatile logistics capacity will test network resilience in this roundup of deep dives from Supply Chain Dive.

    By Jan. 30, 2026
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    Trump targets countries selling oil to Cuba with potential tariffs

    Cabinet members will determine the extent of levies for countries that ship crude oil and petroleum products to the Caribbean nation, per an executive order.

    By Jan. 30, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    Supply chain shortages: What’s at risk in 2026?

    Procurement teams will be tested by constraints touching critical minerals, memory chips, beef and other supplies throughout the year.

    By Jan. 28, 2026
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    Winter Storm Fern disrupts FedEx, UPS and Postal Service deliveries

    FedEx and UPS warned of severe weather impacts at key air cargo hubs, while the USPS temporarily halted live cargo shipping.

    By Jan. 26, 2026
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    Trump threatens 100% tariff to stymie Canada-China trade pact

    The president said the levy on Canada imports would go into effect immediately should the country consummate a preliminary trade agreement with China announced earlier this month.

    By Updated Jan. 26, 2026
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    Maersk, CMA CGM differ on Red Sea approach

    While Maersk made its first structural return to Suez Canal routing, CMA CGM reversed course and routed some services around the Cape of Good Hope.

    By Jan. 23, 2026
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    Lunar New Year: Shippers prize crucial SKUs over stockpiling

    Item-level visibility will help importers know when to move, delay or reroute inventory ahead of holiday closures, experts told Supply Chain Dive.

    By Jan. 22, 2026
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    Trump threatens tariffs on 8 countries in push for Greenland

    The U.S. president said the levy on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands and Finland would start at 10% on Feb. 1. 

    By Jan. 17, 2026
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    Cyber risks grow as manufacturers turn to AI and cloud systems

    Data classification and encryption are essential shields for the highly targeted sector, experts said.

    By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 8, 2026
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    5 supply chain management trends to watch in 2026

    Following a year jam-packed with uncertainty, retailers and manufacturers will prioritize cost optimization amid a fragmenting global economic picture. 

    By Jan. 8, 2026
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    Academy Sports and Outdoors touts cargo frontloading wins

    Although it was “sweaty knuckles” at first, moving goods ahead of tariff escalations enabled the retailer to sell items at last year’s prices, EVP and CFO Earl Ford said.

    By Dec. 23, 2025
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    Year in pictures

    Tariffs, strikes and tragedies: How 2025 transformed supply chains

    Supply chains faced tumult, with changes to U.S. trade policies and labor unrest contributing to a mosaic of uncertainty. Here is a visual look at the busy year.

    By , , , , , Dec. 22, 2025
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    Lovesac reshores key manufacturing process

    The direct-to-consumer furniture retailer plans to start domestic production of core inserts for its primary product line.

    By Dec. 18, 2025
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    J&J Snack Foods to close 3 manufacturing sites in business revamp

    The Icee maker expects to accrue $20 million in annualized savings from a business transformation plan aimed at simplifying production and optimizing distribution.

    By Dec. 16, 2025
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    Semiconductor industry most concerned by tariffs, trade policy: KPMG

    For the first time, supply chain issues overtook talent as industry leaders’ top concern, according to the advisory firm’s 21st annual Global Semiconductor Outlook.

    By Dec. 16, 2025
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    Cold-chain packaging companies adapt as dry ice supply falters

    Tight supply of the CO2 used to make dry ice is creating ripple effects across supply chains. Packaging suppliers are stepping up with cold-chain innovations to address the trend and to improve safety and sustainability.

    By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 15, 2025
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    Gap expects tariff mitigation to start paying off next year

    The apparel brand will continue to lean on sourcing adjustments and targeted price hikes to offset the impact of levies, according to CFO Katrina O’Connell.

    By Dec. 15, 2025
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    Reducing risk, increasing market share: The benefits of traceability for scope 3 reporting

    Before any data can be tracked and recorded, organizations need a clear picture of what is actually moving through their supply chain. Traceability with unique identifiers is the foundation of this visibility.

    Dec. 15, 2025
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    Trump orders investigation into food supply chains for possible price fixing

    Under pressure to address rising grocery costs, the president directed new task forces to determine whether anticompetitive behavior exists, particularly among foreign-owned companies. 

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 8, 2025
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    Nexperia spat shows automotive supply chains vulnerable to geopolitics

    Manufacturers must guard against production disruptions from other international dustups, says Moody’s Supply Chain Director Sapna Amlani.

    By Paul Myles • Dec. 5, 2025