Risk and Resilience
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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 Phil Neuffer • Jan. 30, 2026 -
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Trump tariffsTrump 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 Phil Neuffer • Jan. 30, 2026 -
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Deep DiveSupply 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 Antone Gonsalves • 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 Max Garland • Jan. 26, 2026 -
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Trump tariffsTrump 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 Phil Neuffer • 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 Kelly Stroh • 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 Kelly Stroh • 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 Antone Gonsalves • 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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Deep Dive5 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 Phil Neuffer • 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 Kelly Stroh • Dec. 23, 2025 -
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Year in picturesTariffs, 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 Kelly Stroh , Max Garland , Phil Neuffer , Antone Gonsalves , Edwin Lopez , Shaun Lucas • 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 Antone Gonsalves • 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 Phil Neuffer • 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 Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 16, 2025 -
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Deep DiveCold-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 Phil Neuffer • Dec. 15, 2025 -
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Sponsored by GS1 USReducing 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 -
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GE Appliances injects $150M into domestic sourcing efforts
The manufacturer signed contracts with 22 suppliers across 10 states to supply materials and components for its laundry factory in Louisville, Kentucky.
By Phil Neuffer • Nov. 26, 2025 -
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Lowe’s advances inventory optimization efforts
The retailer is on pace to cut 15% of its SKUs by the end of 2025 while upgrading demand planning, allocation and replenishment.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 25, 2025 -
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How a patch maker for Levi’s, New Era is combating tariff challenges
Florida-based World Emblem is boosting U.S. capacity and building a plant in the Dominican Republic to counter duty uncertainty.
By Antone Gonsalves • Nov. 25, 2025 -
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US government shutdown stalls import purchase decisions
Importers have less insight to make investment decisions due to the gap in federal data, especially in planning Lunar New Year orders, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 24, 2025 -
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FAA ends air traffic cuts as air cargo avoids meaningful impact
Flight operations have returned to normal after the agency terminated an order to reduce activity by up to 10% earlier this month.
By Phil Neuffer • Nov. 19, 2025
