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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.
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Boosting supplier collaboration: Molex’s digital supply chain journey
Strategies like the ones employed by Molex can lead to improved efficiency, reduced costs and enhanced customer satisfaction.
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Trucking groups see ally in Trump’s DOT nominee
Former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy could roll back industry regulations and support small business priorities, the OOIDA said.
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Advance Auto Parts targets unproductive SKUs
The auto parts retailer plans to conduct up to 250 line reviews this year as part of an inventory overhaul.
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USPS plans 2025 rate hikes, including big Parcel Select increase
The pricing changes, slated to take effect in January, aim to provide a revenue boost for the financially struggling agency.
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Home Depot will leverage experience to tackle tariffs
The home improvement retailer plans to take a "differentiated" approach built on its previous efforts to navigate higher duties.
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Ralph Lauren sources ‘single digit percentage’ of its products from China
The fashion brand's globally-diversified production footprint makes it well-positioned to mitigate potential tariff hikes, CEO Patrice Louvet said.
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BJ’s names new chief operations officer, chief supply chain officer
The promoted executives will both be involved in distribution and logistics operations
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Honda weighs production pivot ahead of potential tariffs
The automaker is committed to ramping up U.S. electric vehicle production despite the incoming Trump administration's tariff threats, an executive said.
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Deep Dive
What restaurants, suppliers can learn from McDonald’s E. coli outbreak
The fast food giant’s initial response to the outbreak was quick, but guest sentiment suffered from a lack of direct consumer messaging.
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Amazon delivery tweaks among USPS’ peak season preparations
The agency will also lean on expanded processing capacity and early morning courier routes to strengthen holiday service reliability.
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Dollar General opens Colorado distribution center
The Aurora location will support the company’s growing private fleet and help it shift away from less efficient temporary facilities.
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How shippers can navigate West Coast rail congestion
Spiking port volumes have increased dwell times, causing some companies to consider alternative transport options.
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Yeti, e.l.f. Beauty and others prep supply chains for Trump tariffs
Some businesses are planning more production outside of China or mulling price increases. Others are maintaining the status quo.
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How suppliers can help brands’ extended producer responsibility transition
Representatives from General Mills, Clorox and McCormick & Co. discussed how companies are pushing for decarbonization via packaging changes at Pack Expo International.
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Clorox prioritizes supplier decarbonization efforts
The cleaning product manufacturer is partnering with a carbon tracking service Manufacture 2030 to gain visibility into its vendors’ emission reduction plans.
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ILA-USMX port labor talks
ILA-USMX’s automation divide halts negotiations again
The parties have been unable to come to an agreement on automation used at the ports as a Jan. 15 deadline approaches.
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As Trump rises again, so too might inflation
The president-elect’s promised tariff hikes could lead to “a modest stagflationary shock,” according to Wells Fargo economists.
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Pitney Bowes cuts 2,300 jobs in continued cost-savings push
The company is planning further workforce reductions that it aims to complete next year.
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Krispy Kreme pursues third-party delivery help
The doughnut maker launched a request for proposal with several carriers in October after successful pilot tests.
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Trump’s tariffs: How manufacturers can prepare
Frontloading commodity imports could be a temporary solution, but diversified sourcing will be critical long term, experts say.
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Retail freight still outpacing industrial for LTL carriers
A continued slump in manufacturing demand is shifting the traditional customer mix for companies like Old Dominion, Saia and XPO.
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Ulta Beauty bets big on market fulfillment center model
As part of its supply chain transformation, the beauty retailer is retrofitting some of its existing regional distribution centers with automation upgrades.
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DHL Supply Chain experiments with GenAI
The logistics provider is seeking better data management so it can deliver more tailored service to customers.
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4 manufacturing issues to watch under a new Trump administration
President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda could mean raised tariffs, lower taxes and curtailed clean energy subsidies.
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Steve Madden to slash China sourcing as tariff concerns escalate
The fashion brand is among several companies looking to limit their exposure to President-elect Donald Trump's promised tariff hikes.