U.S. Tariff Hikes on China: What Industry Leaders Are Saying
Industry experts react to the White House's expansion of Chinese tariffs and the effect it'll have on businesses and consumers.
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American Trucking Associations Unveils New Nationwide Campaign
The American Trucking Associations' "Nothing Without Trucking" campaign aims to highlight the indispensable role of trucking in American life.
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Receive $112M for Upgrades
California's Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are set to receive $112 million for essential construction upgrades and maintenance.
Pipedream’s Innovative Approach to Last-Mile Logistics
In this Startup Spotlight, Pipedream CEO Garrett McCurrach discusses the company's mission to make hyperlogistics possible by 2030.
New York City Tightens Control on Last-Mile Warehouses
The New York City Council has introduced regulations requiring special permits for the construction of last-mile delivery warehouses.
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Henkel’s Global Warehouse Network Runs on Blue Yonder
In this case study Blue Yonder’s solutions have helped Henkel improve the speed, accuracy, efficiency, service level...
Ecommerce and Packaging, From All Angles
Top-of-mind CPG concerns around e-commerce packaging are addressed, including package design, sustainability, specialized packaging equipment, and Amazon’s...
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Turkish Shipping Firms Hit with $2 Million Fine for Illegal Oil Dumping
A federal court fined Turkish shipping firms Prive Overseas Marine and Prive Shipping Denizcilik Ticaret $2 million for illegal oil dumping.
This is What a Supply Chain Conference Looked Like in 1947
We dug into the archives of our sister publication, Modern Materials Handling, for coverage of the 1947 National Materials Handling Exposition.
Top 25 Supply Chains of 2024: Schneider Electric Takes Top Spot
Gartner's 20th annual Global Supply Chain Top 25 names Schneider Electric as the top supply chain, followed by Cisco Systems and Colgate-Palmolive.
Top Logistics Companies Join Forces to Purchase Forward Solutions
In a strategic move, leading logistics companies Cardinal Partnership, Davies Turner, and Woodland Group have purchased Forward Computers Limited.
GXO Expands Workforce Flexibility with Gig Work Pilot
GXO Logistics successfully completed a pilot program offering flexible work arrangements to over 1,100 gig workers across eight U.S. warehouses.
Amazon and Walmart Post Strong First Quarter Results
Amazon and Walmart reported strong financial results for Q1, with Amazon's net sales reaching $143.3 billion and Walmart's revenue hitting $161.5 billion.
Biden Expands Tariffs on Chinese Imports Amid Fair Trade Concern
After a lengthy review. the Biden administration announced that tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports will remain and even increase in certain sectors.
Saturday Night Live Skewers Fast Fashion Trend in Memorable Skit
Saturday Night Live took on the fast fashion industry with a skit highlighting its poor-quality products and low prices.
Half of Amazon’s Warehouse Workers Can’t Afford Basic Necessities, Report Reveals
Nearly half of Amazon's frontline warehouse workers faced food or housing insecurity in the past three months, says CUED report.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Dali Cargo Ship Finally on the Move
Two months after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, the Dali cargo ship has been refloated and is heading back to the Baltimore port.
Can High School Students Solve One of Trucking’s Biggest Problems?
With a current shortage of 80,000 drivers, the trucking industry is in dire need of new recruits. Is Gen Z interested?
The Rise of the Stanley Cup: A Supply Chain Challenge
This week's Talking Supply Chain podcast looks at what happens when an item goes viral and how companies can safeguard their supply chains.
U.S. Blocks Imports from 26 Chinese Cotton Firms Over Forced Labor
The U.S. has intensified its efforts against forced labor by blocking imports from 26 Chinese cotton companies.
DP World Expands Freight Network with New Texas Offices
DP World is boosting its North American operations with the opening of new freight forwarding offices in Dallas and Houston.
GXO Logistics Deploys 500 Robots for Top Sporting Goods Retailer
GXO Logistics has implemented a first-of-its-kind robotics solution for a major global sporting goods retailer in Europe.
UPS Cuts Email Response Time in Half with AI Automation
Launched last July, MeRA leverages large language models to automate responses to customer inquiries, significantly reducing agent handle time by 50 percent.
2024 Salary Survey: Supply Chain Professionals Now Earn Over $100K
According to new data from the Association for Supply Chain Management, the average compensation for supply chain professionals is now $103,000.
Five Innovations Shaping the Future of Last-Mile Delivery
Discover how drones, autonomous vehicles, and clean technologies are driving efficiency, reducing costs, and improving customer satisfaction.
Barge Hits Texas Bridge in Incident Reminiscent of Baltimore Collapse
A barge collided with the Pelican Island Bridge in Galveston, Texas, causing an oil spill and closing the only road access to the island.
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How Does IKEA’s Inventory Management Supply Chain Strategy Really Work?
Each IKEA store is huge and holds more than 9,500 products! How in the world does IKEA offer so...
Starbucks as an Example of the Value Chain Model
The concept of value chain helps to understand and segregate the useful (which help in gaining a competitive...
7 Principles of Supply Chain Management Explained
Would you like to understand supply chain management concepts but don't have time to study from a textbook?...
Is Apple’s Supply Chain Really the No. 1? A Case Study
How Complex is Apple's Supply Chain? Some people in the blogosphere said that Apple's Supply Chain is not...
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Korber Supply Chain’s introduction to the world of dropshipping. While dropshipping is not for every retailer or distributor, it does provide...
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