Risk and Resilience

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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 , • 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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    Trendline

    Peak season management

    Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • Dec. 9, 2024
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    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 • 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 • 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 • Nov. 22, 2024
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    US-only supply chains will emerge under Trump: PIIE economist

    Companies looking to avoid tariffs on imports from China will likely shake up their sourcing, economist Mary Lovely said.

    By • Nov. 21, 2024
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    Lowe’s braces for potential tariff hikes

    The retailer said it diversified its supply chain after Trump’s first tariffs, but 40% of its assortment is sourced abroad and more levies would add costs.

    By Daphne Howland • Nov. 20, 2024
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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.

    By • Nov. 18, 2024
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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.

    By • Nov. 18, 2024
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    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.

    By Julie Littman , • Nov. 18, 2024
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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.

    By • Nov. 18, 2024
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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.

    By • Nov. 15, 2024
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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.

    By • Nov. 12, 2024
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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.

    By • Nov. 12, 2024
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    Canada’s western ports are on lockdown: What to know

    Experts said shipments can be easily diverted to U.S. West Coast ports in the short term, but a lengthier stoppage could be costly.

    By • Updated Nov. 11, 2024
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    Hershey invests $500M to improve cocoa farming struggles

    The confectionery giant is working with cooperatives in Côte d’Ivoire to help improve sustainability for growers and the environment.

    By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 7, 2024
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    CSX expects Hurricane Helene recovery to last into 2025

    The railroad is rebuilding miles of track damaged by the tropical storm, with efforts focused on its Blue Ridge subdivision.

    By • Nov. 7, 2024
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    How Amazon sellers are navigating capacity constraints

    As the holiday shopping rush looms, e-commerce businesses are willing to pay more to avoid bottlenecks at warehouses along the West Coast.

    By • Nov. 7, 2024
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    Tariff 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.

    By • Nov. 4, 2024