Risk and Resilience: Page 11


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    Manufacturing enters ‘deeper slowdown period’ ahead of election: July PMI

    Companies are hesitant to invest in new orders amid high interest rates and political uncertainty, dragging down the industry. 

    By Aug. 1, 2024
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    Porsche supplier factory flood leads to aluminum shortage

    The automaker expects disruptions to continue for several weeks, possibly leading to a manufacturing shutdown for certain vehicle series.

    By July 30, 2024
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    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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    Ocean shippers need contingency plans now, experts say

    Diversifying port usage and improving visibility are among the tactics supply chains should deploy.

    By July 29, 2024
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    Election year uncertainty clouds 2024 supply chain outlook

    Manufacturers “may kick the can down the road for certain capital investment decisions” as a result, Michigan State’s Jason Miller said during a panel discussion.

    By July 26, 2024
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    What does your CEO need to know about cybersecurity?

    When major incidents occur, CEOs risk firing, forced resignation, shareholder lawsuits, or even charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    By Jen A. Miller • July 25, 2024
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    How a Canada railroad workers’ strike could affect supply chains

    Logistics managers have been making contingency plans since at least May, when the threat of disruption escalated.

    By July 24, 2024
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    Elon Musk: CrowdStrike outage caused ‘seizure’ for auto supply chain

    Tesla has deleted the cybersecurity software off all of its systems, the CEO said on the social platform X.

    By July 23, 2024
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    Helen of Troy reports distribution disruptions at Tennessee facility

    The company is working with suppliers to address the remaining challenges impacting customer orders.

    By July 22, 2024
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    Bassett Furniture temporarily shuts down manufacturing facilities following cyberattack

    Although customers can still place orders and purchase products, the furniture company’s ability to fulfill orders is currently impacted. 

    By Kaarin Moore • July 19, 2024
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    Dimerco launches peak season charter capacity

    The new Shanghai-to-Chicago service responds to expected freight constraints on air and ocean lanes.

    By July 17, 2024
  • Osprey, Oxo Pop owner pursues production diversification strategy

    Helen of Troy aims to reduce the potential exposure to tariffs on China-made goods.

    By July 17, 2024
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    How Hurricane Beryl is impacting logistics operations in Houston

    Although most cargo services have resumed, carriers are now working through the ensuing backlog.

    By , , , July 10, 2024
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    US aims to bolster textile and apparel trade partnerships overseas

    The initiatives aim to address supply chain sustainability, forced labor concerns and security issues in Central and South America.

    By Siera Nezaj • July 8, 2024
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    Manufacturing costs to watch in the second half of 2024

    Uncertainty in the economy is causing manufacturers to tighten their belts, as logistics and supply costs remain vulnerable.

    By July 8, 2024
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    Attrition rates stabilize, but half of companies report at least 15% turnover

    Although retention continues to improve overall, employee experience and productivity may still need help.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 3, 2024
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    Manufacturing is ‘stuck’: June PMI

    Caution continues to run through the industry as manufacturers hesitate to spend on labor and production with interest rates still high.

    By July 1, 2024
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    Tailored Brands opens new distribution center to reduce shipping times

    The company is prioritizing product availability and next-day delivery for Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank stores in the Midwest.

    By June 27, 2024
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    Manufacturing cybersecurity at heart of new White House guidance

    The increased priority on security comes as more clean energy supply chains face the threat of a cyberattack.

    By June 24, 2024
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    Hershey to prioritize sustainable cocoa sourcing

    In its latest ESG report, the chocolate giant outlined how it plans to work alongside communities and governments to create a more resilient supply chain.

    By Elizabeth Flood • June 20, 2024
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    Canadian border agents to decide on new labor deal by July 4

    Starting June 20, union members will vote on a tentative four-year agreement that forestalled a potential strike.

    By June 14, 2024
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    ILA ‘more likely’ to strike in October as tensions rise

    The union representing East and Gulf Coast port workers made the threat Wednesday, while noting wage and automation concerns are behind contract disagreements.

    By June 13, 2024
  • In an aerial view, the Juno Horizon, a Japanese bulk vessel, sails though the cleared Fort McHenry Channel in the Patapsco River on June 11 in Baltimore, Maryland. The federal shipping channel has fully reopened more than two months after the cargo ship Dali hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse and cutting off vessel access to the port.
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    Deep Dive // Baltimore bridge collapse

    The Port of Baltimore is reopened from the bridge collapse. How much cargo will return?

    With wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse removed, leaders are bullish on the port’s ability to retain customers.

    By June 13, 2024
  • In an aerial view, a container ship sits idle at the Port of Oakland on July 21, 2022 in Oakland, California.
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    China bans US meat exports from major West Coast logistics facility, disrupting shipping

    The trade action has become a pain point for beef, pork and poultry exporters who rely on the cold storage hub to move goods out of the Port of Oakland.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • June 13, 2024
  • Workers unload flowers from a plane before being sent for inspection by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists for foreign pests or diseases in the Avianca Cargo Warehouse at Miami International Airport on February 08, 2022 in Miami, Florida.
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    De minimis crackdown: What shippers should know

    The U.S. government is ramping up enforcement on low-cost goods entering the country, suspending brokers like Seko Logistics from a key import program.

    By June 13, 2024
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    Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government

    The union had threatened to strike on Friday if negotiations continued to stall.

    By June 11, 2024