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    US ports by volume: How maritime cargo trends are stacking up

    The amount of containers handled at 12 major gateways can help show how the economy is faring. Use this tracker to dig into trends by seaport, coast and month.

    Updated Oct. 22, 2024
  • Black and yellow Stanley Black & Decker sign on green grass, and trees and a white building in the background on a sunny day.
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    Tariffs hikes could be coming. Stanley Black & Decker says it’s ready.

    The toolmaker has been formulating a mitigation strategy since the spring, with the company planning to shift production away from China.

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    Hasbro’s supply chain overhaul leads 2024 cost savings

    The toy and game company’s long-term transformation plan has focused heavily on reducing inventory, a trend that continued in Q3.

  • President Joe Biden speaks at a podium with Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson behind him.
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    De minimis overhaul will start before next president: former Biden official

    A rulemaking proposal being issued by early December is very likely, according to former White House COVID-19 supply coordinator Tim Manning.

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    DOL guidelines for workplace AI center employee needs, job quality

    The agency’s principles for responsible AI use in the workplace focus heavily on employee rights and how the technology should improve working conditions.

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    Opinion

    Navigating the challenges of AI adoption in procurement

    Incorporating AI into procurement is a technical endeavor that must consider the human impact to be successful, 4C Associates’ director of digital innovation writes.

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    Skechers’ Q3 inventory spike doesn’t dim peak season outlook

    The shoemaker is seeing overstock in China and in-transit, but the company can move products across markets as needed.

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    Levi Strauss seeks decarbonized supply chain

    The denim manufacturer has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and reducing scope 3 emissions 42% by 2030.

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    Amazon’s inbound fulfillment process is getting a makeover

    CEO Andy Jassy said initial efforts to improve inventory placement are bearing fruit while more investments are underway.

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    Manufacturing production down ahead of presidential election: PMI

    Demand rose slightly during the month as manufacturers hope for a rebound next year. 

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    General Dynamics Q3 aircraft deliveries hampered by supplier issue

    The aerospace company said G700 deliveries fell far short of expectations last quarter due to component exchanges and late engine shipments.

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    Wayfair to close returns center in Kentucky

    Taking effect at the end of 2025, the move will also impact an outlet store at the same location as the company trims expenses.

  • A laptop computer with Microsoft Copilot+ installed is on display at the Best Buy store on June 18, 2024 in Miami, Florida.
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    AI adoption drives ‘unmanageable’ spike in cloud costs

    Most IT and financial executives surveyed say expenses are rising and money is being spent inefficiently.

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    Starbucks ramps up supply chain investments for climate resilience

    The company is buying two innovation farms in Central America to advance research to protect its coffee supply.

  • A worker at the new Mercedes-Benz battery facility in Germany prepares a battery module for recycling.
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    Mercedes-Benz seeks circularity with new battery recycling plant

    With a targeted recovery rate of up to 96%, the facility will process and recycle enough materials to produce more than 50,000 new battery modules per year.

  • A Serve Robotics robot brings a package to an "AutoLoader" station for drone delivery.
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    Wing, Matternet and DroneUp boost drone delivery capabilities

    The companies revealed expanded coverage, new collaborations and stronger tech this month.

  • An ACT trucker drives on a Texas highway next to passenger vehicles in May 2024 under a clear blue sky.
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    Knight-Swift’s LTL expansion spurs shipper interest

    Customers did not view the company as a viable option for national less-than-truckload needs prior to its acquisition of Dependable Highway Express, according to CFO Andrew Hess.

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    3M pushes for better delivery performance

    The manufacturer is pursuing a 90% or higher on-time, in-full rate as it battles supply chain inefficiencies across its vast network.

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    Tracking the speed, dwell and cars of Class I railroads

    This dashboard shows the average speed, dwell time and cars online for all of the Class I railroads operating in the U.S.

    Updated Nov. 1, 2024
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    Dawn Foods names new supply chain SVP

    Ahmet Hepdogan will oversee procurement, distribution services and supply chain for the bakery ingredients distributor.

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    Opinion

    We’re entering the age of first-mile reinvention

    Limiting innovation to last-mile delivery is stifling more substantial supply chain transformation, says Zero100's VP of research.

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    Tumbler manufacturer Stanley using AI to predict supply disruptions

    Stanley 1913 expects to improve scenario planning and supply chain visibility with the Kinaxis Maestro platform. 

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    Giant Eagle initiates warehouse management system upgrades

    The grocery retailer is now using a cloud-based platform at three distribution centers, with plans to expand to the rest of its network by next summer.

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    Trucking rates, demand to stay lackluster for rest of year, analysts say

    Pricing is expected to remain relatively flat for LTL and truckload rates in Q4, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

  • UPS package handlers move shipments from a conveyor belt into package cars at the UPS Centennial Ground Hub on December 6, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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    UPS cuts daily volume capacity by 1M in efficiency push

    The carrier has closed nine of its buildings this year and shifted more volume to automated hubs, according to company executives.