SupplyChainBrainMore from SupplyChainBrainGlobal Supply Chain ManagementSurvey: Tariffs a 'Slow Bleed on Profitability' for U.S. ManufacturingWorkforce reductions have been widespread across sectors, with 45% of companies reporting job cuts of 5-10% as a direct result of tariff-driven cost pressures.May 8, 2025Last Mile DeliveryHome Delivery World USA 2025: A PreviewOpal Portis, VP supply chain at Fabletics, looks ahead to Home Delivery World USA 2025, taking place May 21-22 at the Music City Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.May 8, 2025Artificial IntelligenceAmazon Unveils Robot That Can Pick and Stow Items By TouchAmazon's director of applied science Aaron Parness described the technology as a "fundamental leap forward in robotics."May 7, 2025Global Trade & EconomicsU.S. and China Agree to Meet in Geneva for Trade TalksBoth sides have claimed that the other has been eager to come to the table, and each have remained steadfast in their assertion that they will not back down in the face of economic pressure.May 7, 2025Ocean TransportationMaersk Sends Tug to Tow Container Ship Sitting Adrift in AtlanticThe vessel experienced what Maersk described as "machinery related issues in the main engine room" while it was roughly 354 nautical miles east of Bermuda.May 7, 2025Global GatewaysTrump Halts U.S. Airstrikes on Houthis After Ceasefire DealThe Houthis had initially agreed to cease its strikes against any ships without direct ties to Israel in late January, before resuming attacks in mid-March.May 6, 2025Global Trade & EconomicsU.K. and India Finalize Landmark Trade DealThe U.K. government expects the trade deal to increase bilateral trade between the two countries by £25.5 billion.May 6, 2025Global Supply Chain ManagementFord Braces for $1.5B Hit from Tariffs in 2025Nearly 80% of the vehicles Ford sells in the U.S. were assembled in the country, but many models rely on a range of imported components. May 6, 2025Air CargoTariffs, End to De Minimis Create 'Daunting' Outlook for Air FreightE-commerce accounts for roughly half of all air cargo shipments between China and the U.S., as well as 6% of global volumes.May 6, 2025Facility Location PlanningReport: U.S. Manufacturing is 'Still Playing Catch-up'Efforts to nearshore manufacturing out of Asia and into Mexico also slowed in 2024, as consistent access to roads, energy and water remained a "persistent challenge."May 5, 2025Previous PagePage 112 of 582Next Page
