2025 air cargo market poised for growth

December volumes were up 11% year over year, with global spot rates resting at $2.99 per kilogram.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 21, 2025

Hapag-Lloyd procurement team enlists digital tool for supplier visibility

The ocean carrier used Craft's supply chain intelligence platform to help navigate last fall's East and Gulf Coast port strike.

By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 16, 2025

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Risk Management

Risk takes many forms in the supply chain, including severe weather, geopolitical turmoil and trade uncertainty. Explore the tactics supply chain managers use to navigate disruptions. 

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Tropicana orange supplier Alico to exit citrus business

The company concluded that "growing citrus is no longer economically viable for us in Florida," with disease and hurricanes reducing production by 73%.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 16, 2025

2025’s logistics risks include tariffs, labor strife

Potential disruptions could pressure costs and reliability across transport modes. Here's what supply chain experts are watching this year.

By Max Garland • Jan. 14, 2025

Hydro Flask maker builds inventory, bracing for tariff impact

Helen of Troy is continuing to pursue diversified sourcing despite uncertainty around U.S. trade policies.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 14, 2025

Real-time location and condition tracking drives resilient supply chains

Real-time location and condition tracking is supporting agile supply chains that enhance operational continuity.

Jan. 13, 2025

Supply chain management trends to watch in 2025

Retailers and manufacturers will continue to diversify their networks while leaning on new technology to safeguard processes and improve customer experiences. 

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 9, 2025

Shippers urge ILA, USMX to reach deal before deadline

The East and Gulf Coast port labor contract will expire again on Jan. 15, prompting fears of a new strike.

By Alejandra Carranza , Phil Neuffer • Jan. 7, 2025

Winter Storm Blair: FedEx, UPS and US Postal Service warn of delays

Delivery services across the central and eastern U.S. have been stymied by the severe weather.

By Max Garland • Jan. 7, 2025

How retailers and manufacturers are navigating tariff concerns

Companies are evaluating sourcing plans and procurement networks ahead of expected trade landscape changes under President-elect Donald Trump. 

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 6, 2025

Trump is promising new tariffs. How should companies be preparing?

Retailers and manufacturers that emphasize optionality in their supply chains will be best equipped to navigate a shifting trade landscape, experts say.

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 2, 2025

Academy Sports and Outdoors reduces China reliance by 20%

The sports retailer continues to diversify its sourcing base as it plans for possible tariff hikes under the Trump administration. 

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 2, 2025

Supply Chains 2024: A year in pictures

The industry saw significant upheaval, with a major container vessel crash, natural disasters and port and rail shutdowns. Here are some memorable moments.

By Kelly Stroh , Shaun Lucas • Dec. 20, 2024

Amazon warehouse workers on strike amid holiday rush

The e-commerce giant said work stoppages at seven facilities have not impacted operations.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 20, 2024

Will the ILA strike in January? Experts weigh in.

Industry observers have differing views on the likelihood of a strike, which would add to the logistics hurdles shippers are already facing.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 18, 2024

Babybel cheese producer improves supply chain planning with AI

Bel Group deployed Kinaxis Maestro software across its operations to improve disruption mitigation, shelf-life management and distribution optimization.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 17, 2024

How FLOW impacted supply chains in 2024

The Freight Logistics Optimization Works program now has 85 members, including Best Buy, True Value, BNSF and CMA CGM.

By Alejandra Carranza • Dec. 17, 2024

Canada Post strike: What shippers should know

The work stoppage is sparking shipping delays and capacity challenges at other carriers, disrupting the flow of holiday packages.

By Max Garland • Dec. 9, 2024

Off-price retailers aren’t too worried about tariffs

Among the many advantages that stores like TJX, Ross and Burlington have over mainstream retail companies: some protection from protectionism.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 9, 2024

How retailers prepped their supply chains for 2024’s holiday crunch

Companies adjusted inventory and marketing strategies to accommodate the shorter Black Friday to Christmas timeframe.

By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 5, 2024

What shippers and carriers seek from a modern TMS

Transportation management systems can be a “game changer,” but emerging technology integrations will spur even more benefits.

By Shefali Kapadia • Updated Dec. 6, 2024

Ransomware hits supply chain software firm Blue Yonder ahead of Thanksgiving

The attack against Blue Yonder led to issues for Morrisons, a U.K.-based grocery chain, in its warehouse management system for fresh food and produce.

By David Jones • Nov. 26, 2024

Target takes a Q3 beating from supply chain disruptions

The retailer faced higher costs due to the strike at East and Gulf Coast ports and damaging storms in the Southeast.

By Phil Neuffer • Nov. 22, 2024

US-only supply chains will emerge under Trump: PIIE economist

Companies looking to avoid tariffs on imports from China will likely shake up their sourcing, economist Mary Lovely said.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 21, 2024

Lowe’s braces for potential tariff hikes

The retailer said it diversified its supply chain after Trump’s first tariffs, but 40% of its assortment is sourced abroad and more levies would add costs.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2024