SupplyChainBrainMore from SupplyChainBrainBusiness Strategy AlignmentApple Shareholders Reject Push to End DEI InitiativesApple has argued that its DEI initiatives are "critical" to its success, and that it seeks to "conduct business ethically, honestly, and in compliance with applicable laws."February 25, 2025Transportation & DistributionTrump Plans to Move Forward with Tariffs Against Mexico and CanadaTrump reiterated his belief at a February 24 White House press conference that the U.S. has "been taken advantage" of by its two closest trade partners.February 25, 2025All LogisticsSurvey: Freight Industry Prepares for Supply Chain Shocks in 2025Also expected to throw a wrench into the works in 2025 is an anticipated shift to a more carrier-friendly freight market by the second quarter of the year.February 25, 2025Business Strategy AlignmentApple’s $500B Bet on U.S. Jobs and ManufacturingApple will look to hire 20,000 workers in the U.S. focused on AI and software development, and double its U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund to $10 billion.February 24, 2025Business Strategy AlignmentU.S. Looks Abroad to Combat Egg ShortagesThe U.S. is expecting to take in around 240 million eggs from Turkey by July, with the remainder set to arrive by the end of the year.February 24, 2025Global GatewaysAutomation Will be Tempered by Job Preservation: Port of Miami“We’re a strong union port and we don’t believe in replacing jobs through AI,” said Hydi Webb, port director for PortMiami.February 24, 2025Global Trade & EconomicsBlack & Decker Bracing for $100M Tariff HitThe 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.February 21, 2025LTL/Truckload ServicesMass. Truck Dealers Push Back Against EV MandateOne dealer is not even stocking 2025 models of heavy-duty trucks.February 21, 2025All LogisticsAmericans are Tempted by Truck Driving, But Reluctant to Make the JumpAlthough 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.February 21, 2025Global Supply Chain ManagementUSDA Rushes to Undo Firing of Workers Needed for Bird Flu ResponseThe National Nuclear Administration — which oversees the U.S. nuclear arsenal — similarly had to rescind termination letters for fired workers in early February.February 20, 2025Previous PagePage 131 of 587Next Page
