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Ford to Slash 4,000 Jobs in Europe Over Next Three Years

Although the EU recently imposed tariffs on EVs imported from China, Chinese automakers have continued to make inroads into the European market.

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ESG in 2025: Supplier Collaboration Strategies for Success

Procurement professionals must rise to the ESG challenge by leveraging supplier collaboration to ensure compliance and best practices in the extended supply chain.

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U.S. Trade Chief Stresses Targeted Approach to Tariffs Against China

Tai cautioned against the use of blanket tariffs such as those proposed by Donald Trump, who has vowed to enact 60% levies on all Chinese imports.

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Port of Long Beach Smashes All-Time Record with October Surge

Businesses are poised to continue bringing in larger volumes of goods through the end of the year, which is normally a quieter time for the ports.

Port of Long Beach. Photographer: Tim Rue/Bloomberg

Global Inventory Trends and Challenges Shaping SMBs

To gain deeper insights into inventory management within this crucial sector, Netstock recently conducted a comprehensive inventory benchmark study focused on SMBs. The report based on the study’s findings highlights five emerging trends that emphasize the urgent need for SMBs to develop more robust inventory management strategies.

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Businesses Ramp Up Investments in Nearshoring, Split-Shoring

This comes as businesses have been faced with the possibility of new tariffs from the upcoming Trump administration in the U.S.

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Boeing Strike Cutting into 2025 Deliveries for Southwest Airlines

Southwest’s order book with Boeing had originally called for 86 aircraft deliveries in 2025, but the airline has since lowered that number to 73.

Workers picket outside the Boeing Co. manufacturing facility on October 3. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg

Amazon Takes Aim at Temu with Launch of Low-Price Online Store

The platform was first hinted at in June 2024, when CNBC reported that Amazon had announced the store to a private conference of Chinese sellers.

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Mozambique Ports At Risk as Opposition Chief Urges More Protests

The demonstrations have also interrupted commercial activity in Maputo, and raised concerns about further delays to a $20 billion natural gas export project.

Anti-riot police officers walk past burning barricades made by protesters in Maputo, Mozambique, on November 7. Photo: Alfredo Zuniga/AFP/Getty Images via Bloomberg.

Maersk Tankers to Install Suction Sails on Five Vessels

The technology works by dragging air across each sail's surface, and then through small perforations to generate lift and propulsion.

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Outlook Improving for Shipping Traffic at Panama Canal

The Panama Canal Authority recently moved to a long-term booking system for shipping slots, which has made it easier to forecast transit demand months in advance.

Several freighters, assisted by tugboats, entering the Panama Canal at Gatun Locks on the Atlantic side. Photo: iStock / searagen

What Supply Chain Managers Can Learn from Healthcare

The complexity of healthcare supply chains offers valuable lessons for other industries, particularly in risk management, compliance, and adaptability.

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