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Trump tariffs
Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of US trade actions
President Donald Trump has rolled out a deluge of tariffs in his second term and is promising more. Here’s where each tariff — whether in place or proposed — currently stands.
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Starbucks targets 24-hour inventory replenishment
The effort comes after the coffeehouse chain pulled the plug on an AI-powered inventory management tool after nine months.
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FedEx Network 2.0: Tracking closures, layoffs across the US
The logistics giant is shutting down ship centers as part of its plan to streamline operations. Here's how the overhaul is progressing.
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Port of Virginia adds CSX rail service to Indianapolis
Containers can now move by rail directly into the region, rather than routing through Chicago and trucking south, according to a railroad spokesperson.
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Retailers — eager for cash — sell off rights to potential tariff refunds
A secondary market has emerged for retailers, such as American Eagle Outfitters and The Children's Place, to get capital quicker by monetizing tariff refunds.
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UPS rolls out pickup upgrades for small business shippers
The enhancements give customers more control and information when using options like Smart Pickup, a UPS executive said.
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Gymshark names new chief supply chain officer
Matt Rogers joined the fitness apparel brand in 2023 and previously held the role of global supply chain director.
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Apple warns memory prices, constraints to keep rising
Supply constraints were driven mainly by a lack of advanced-node capacity for producing Apple’s systems-on-a-chip.
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Chipotle pulls some jalapeños over Salmonella concerns
The brand removed peppers that its ingredient traceability system identified as potentially contaminated and replaced them with products from alternate suppliers.
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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.
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Behind the scenes of Amazon’s automated Washington warehouse
Hercules robots and packing technology help power the fulfillment center in Kent. Here's a step-by-step tour.
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25 states sue Trump over Section 301 forced-labor tariffs
The suit claims the tariffs are a workaround for a Supreme Court decision that revoked sweeping duties imposed by President Donald Trump.
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UPS, Amazon fuel surcharges help blunt higher costs
Through heightened fees on shippers, top delivery providers are limiting the impact of fuel expenses on their bottom lines.
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Trump has another tariff plan to reshore generic drug production. Will it work?
The president’s most recent tariff proposal gives pharma more time to transition its global supply chain and reshore generic drug production.
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Amazon taps fulfillment model for dedicated, branded delivery trucks
Through its Amazon Business segment, the company is rolling out trucks designed for consolidated drop-offs and palletized delivery at loading docks.
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3 factors that may shape the air cargo market in H2
The Iran war continues to drive market volatility while artificial intelligence-related cargo fuels growth on the Transpacific trade lane.
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US manufacturing expands for seventh month in a row: ISM
Prices are “still too high but going in the right direction,” said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management.
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Amazon to issue tariff refunds in ‘limited set of circumstances’
The e-commerce giant also will use the $600 million it has recouped from invalidated tariffs to lower prices for shoppers, per a Thursday earnings call.
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Farm Rio targets digitized supply chain, improved traceability
The apparel brand is using several solutions from software company Inspectorio to automate operations as it looks to scale its international footprint.
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Walmart, Wing launch drone delivery service in Florida
The offering, which will cover five Orlando-area stores, is part of an expanding partnership between the two companies.
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GE Aerospace trims lead times by 60%
The aircraft engine manufacturer consolidated processes and cut distance traveled during the quarter, leading to a jump in F110 deliveries in Q2.
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Chocolate makers rethink supply chains in face of cocoa price swings
Mondelēz International and Hershey are relying on innovation and sourcing diversification to shield themselves from volatility.
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Best Buy adds solar field to power California distribution center
The effort is one of way the retailer is slashing supply chain emissions.
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Johnson & Johnson embarks on supply chain restructuring
The project, which is largely tied to the innovative medicine segment, will see the company exit certain facilities and incur costs of up to $750 million.
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General Motors drives toward supply chain resiliency
The automaker is upping its domestic production investments while securing memory supply to shield rising commodity and logistics costs.