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Trump’s Latest Tariffs Hit with New Lawsuit by 25 States

Trump is rebuilding a tariff wall that was struck down in February 2026, when the Supreme Court ruled levies issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were illegal.

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California to Raise Minimum Wage to Nation's Highest

Newsom touted the move as a necessary step to help workers keep pace with the rising cost of living, particularly as the federal minimum wage has remained unchanged for years.

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The August Queue: Why an Order Placed Now Meets a Different Factory

Suppliers are managing a hard constraint. Plan around it and you get the same factory in September that you got in June.

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Why Manufacturing Finance Needs AI Inside the AP Workflow

For manufacturing finance leaders, the question is whether AI can help the workflow move faster, while keeping finance in control of the record before anything posts to the ERP.

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China Threatens Retaliation Against U.S. Ban on Foreign Humanoid Robots

China described the ban as "discriminatory and suppressive," given the country's status as the world's leading producer of advanced humanoid robotics components.

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Xbox to Raise Console Prices as Memory Hardware Costs Soar

Xbox estimates that console storage and memory prices have increase by more than two-and-a-half times since October 2025.

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Survey: Widespread Impact on U.S. Farm Workers by Immigration Policy

Some 92% said that raids and deportations have affected their employment, while 61% said they are shopping less, and 29% say they are not seeking medical attention.

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The Secret to Supply Chain Success: It’s Hiding in Plain Sight

The interdependence of global commerce, at a time when national alliances are fracturing and outcomes are so uncertain, is greater than ever.

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Tracking of Contaminated Food Threatened by Strain on Public Health Budgets

The cyclosporiasis outbreak has put a spotlight on how U.S. states and the federal government work together to track foodborne illnesses.

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How One Manufacturer Cut LTL Costs 16.5% and Regained Freight Control

Before FreightOptics, the manufacturer didn’t have its own contracted rates and relied solely on the default rates available through its TMS provider. Shipment data was entered by hand, parcel and freight invoices moved through separate batches, and suppliers booked freight directly. Transportation decisions, carrier costs, and billing were spread across disconnected processes.

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7 Tips for Software-driven Cost Savings in Automotive Supply Chains

Cost pressure has become a defining challenge for automotive supply chains. Demand volatility, shifting trade dynamics, transportation disruptions and evolving production footprints are forcing manufacturers and suppliers to balance cost, service and resilience in increasingly complex operating environments.

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Five Ways AI is Transforming Fleet Safety and Operational Performance

Fleet managers are responsible for improving efficiency and maintaining service levels while managing increasing fleet complexity. As a result, fleet safety has become a more strategic initiative in many businesses. Developments in AI mean businesses are turning to artificial intelligence to proactively manage risk and improve operational outcomes.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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