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DOT to launch supply chain initiative, visibility dashboard
The American Supply Chain Sovereignty Initiative aims to connect cargo hubs with industry stakeholders like retailers and freight carriers.
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Air freight spot rates spike 41% YoY in May, but relief expected soon
Xeneta reported an April peak to long-term rates while Middle East carrier capacity continues to return, which may ease cost pressures in June.
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Kimberly-Clark credits supply chain for productivity gains
The Kleenex-maker said simplifying its value stream, optimizing its network and scaling automation have been key contributors to a five-year improvement plan.
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Grocery Outlet turns to AI to modernize supply chain
The discounter will use Afresh’s ordering technology across its store categories to support its quickly rotating assortment.
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Your supply chain has a visibility problem. Your executives have a decision problem.
Supply chain leaders have more data than ever and less clarity. The gap is costing them.
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Kenvue Canada saves big on diesel costs with Fuel Transport EV pilot
The Tylenol maker gained 44.7% in diesel savings through a short-haul electric truck pilot in the greater Toronto area.
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Federal court temporarily upholds Trump’s 10% global tariff
The federal appeals court blocked a previous order stopping collection of the duties for two importers and the state of Washington until an appeal is completed.
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Ocean shippers frontload cargo ahead of tariffs, fuel concerns
Tariff concerns and higher costs are prompting altering shipping timelines, signaling an early peak, per C.H. Robinson Worldwide President of Global Forwarding Mike Short.
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Dell, HPE server supply upended by memory crunch
Despite similar challenges, the two computer makers are using different strategies to battle supply constraints, including passing costs on to customers.
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Inflation jumps 4.2%, spurred by war-induced surge in energy prices
Rising prices have begun to erode gains in real wages in recent years and weaken consumer purchasing power for all goods and services.
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Tariff refunds may soon cover more entries — but not without a fight
U.S. Customs and Border Protection could return funds by the end of July for finally liquidated entries, although it may depend on an appeal by the federal government.
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Burlington bets on ocean contracts to combat elevated freight costs
The retailer is also increasing the amount of product packed and loaded for inbound and outbound shipments, Chief Supply Chain Officer Greg Shultz told Supply Chain Dive.