Risk and Resilience: Page 5
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How air cargo shippers can prep for Lunar New Year
Importers should maintain communications with suppliers and diversify shipping modes and routes.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 22, 2025 -
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Trump tariffsTrump eyes 10% China tariff hike by Feb. 1
The president floated a similar timeline for 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico.
By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 22, 2025 -
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TrendlineRisk Management
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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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 -
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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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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 -
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Deep Dive2025’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 -
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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 -
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Sponsored by SmartSenseReal-time location and condition tracking drives resilient supply chains
Real-time location and condition tracking is supporting agile supply chains that enhance operational continuity.
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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 Philip Neuffer • Jan. 9, 2025 -
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ILA-USMX port labor talksShippers 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 , Philip Neuffer • Jan. 7, 2025 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Deep Dive // Trump tariffsTrump 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 Philip Neuffer • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 Philip Neuffer • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 Philip Neuffer • Nov. 22, 2024
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