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Maximizing Business Value Through Supply Chain ‘Orchestration’

Businesses need to move away from a siloed “leg-by-leg” model to an end-to-end, or “orchestrated,” approach to supply chain management.

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Trump Proposes New Ship Fees to Challenge China’s Maritime Might

Retailers are likely to oppose the action, arguing that the added costs would eventually have to be passed on to consumers.

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Black & Decker Bracing for $100M Tariff Hit

The company's statement seems echo the approach industry experts expect to see from U.S. companies, which is to raise prices to compensate for the extra tariff costs.

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Mass. Truck Dealers Push Back Against EV Mandate

One dealer is not even stocking 2025 models of heavy-duty trucks.

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Port Deal Talks Between Turkey and Abu Dhabi Fall Apart

The Turkish government has been negotiating with a group controlled by Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund since 2023.

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Americans are Tempted by Truck Driving, But Reluctant to Make the Jump

Although 79% of respondents believe truck driving is a viable career choice, less than half said that they had a positive view of truck driving as a career for themselves.

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Podcast | Advocating for More Women in Engineering and Supply Chain Management

How do we increase career opportunities for women in engineering and supply chain positions?

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The Hidden Logistics Costs of New Tariffs — and What You Can Do About Them

The problem of securing additional warehouse space at a time of rising tariffs adds complexity to supply chains, requiring tighter coordination and potentially leading to longer lead times.

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From ‘Just in Time’ to ‘Just in Case’: Building Resilient Inventory Management

While traditional strategies are fundamental, the current supply chain landscape requires a more agile approach to inventory management.

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USDA Rushes to Undo Firing of Workers Needed for Bird Flu Response

The National Nuclear Administration — which oversees the U.S. nuclear arsenal — similarly had to rescind termination letters for fired workers in early February.

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Walmart Tempers Expectations for 2025

Despite seeing a late boost late last year from a strong holiday shopping season, concerns have mounted in the coming year over the threat of tariffs.

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Unions Urge Trump to Act as China Continues to Outpace U.S. Shipbuilding

The unions estimate that China manufactured more than 1,000 ships in 2023, compared to fewer than 10 made by the U.S. in that same year.

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