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Assessing the fate of USPS as DeJoy signals departure

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 · Jeff Berman
U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announces he will be leaving his post. But, where does that leave the postal service? Several experts weigh in.

The complex battle for change in tackling supply chain labor exploitation

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 · Dr. Zahra Shirgholami and Dr. Rosanna Cole
For policymakers and business leaders, the message is clear: the time for half-measures and voluntary codes of conduct is over. We need bold, decisive action to eliminate labor exploitation from global supply chains once and for all.

Norman Katz article series outlines the steps to achieving the Perfect Order

Monday, February 17, 2025 · SCMR Staff
Consultant Norman Katz has written a series of articles leveraging Dr. Edward J. Marien’s Customer’s Bill of Rights to identify the key strategies and approaches to creating the Perfect Order.

How Wells Surpassed RFP Goals Using Breakthrough’s Innovative Freight Solutions

Monday, February 17, 2025 · Brian Straight
Join Wells Enterprises and Breakthrough for an exclusive webinar to discover how strategic transportation management optimized fuel and freight costs, delivering impressive savings and efficiency—register now!

Is Amazon’s secret to revolutionizing logistics the willingness to say yes?

Thursday, February 13, 2025 · Brian Straight
Amazon has revolutionized many industries, including logistics and fulfillment, in part because of a culture that encourages innovation rather than discouraging ideas.

The trade-off between affordability and availability

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Research looked at the trade-off between affordability and availability of medicines and how downstream dynamics impact patient access to oncology drugs.

S&P Global Market Intelligence reports January import growth, with February and March looking not as certain

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 · Jeff Berman
The firm reported that January imports, at 2.80 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), increased 8.0% annually.

Common supply chain reorganization approaches gone wrong

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 · Brian Straight
Gartner research identified three common mistakes organizations make when undergoing a supply chain reorganization, and offers alternative approaches to success.

DHL Express survey finds shipping sustainability important, but few are investing

Monday, February 10, 2025 · Brian Straight
A global survey of over 5,000 small and midsized businesses by DHL Express found that while most businesses are interested in sustainable delivery options, few are willing to dedicate significant resources to building sustainable delivery options

Businesses see some dark clouds

Thursday, February 6, 2025 · Brian Straight
A Dun & Bradstreet survey finds a decline in business optimism for Q1 as geopolitics, slow global economic growth, and trade policy concerns worry global businesses.

Tariff fallout

Monday, February 3, 2025 · Jeff Berman
The announcement that the U.S. would place tariffs on trading partners Canada, Mexico and China has already triggered retaliatory tariffs and roiled stock markets.

White House confirms 25% tariffs to go into effect on Canada, Mexico

Friday, January 31, 2025 · Brian Straight
A White House spokesperson said President Donald Trump has approved tariffs of 25% on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China as of Feb. 1. It is unclear if there will be any exceptions.

Venture debt: A Strategic lifeline for supply chain companies in a volatile world

Thursday, January 30, 2025 · Brad Pritchard
Supply chain organizations may face financial challenges throughout their lifecycle. Venture debt can be one way to infuse new cash into a business to fuel its future.

Tariff tensions: Turning a challenge into an opportunity

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 · Brian Straight
Not all tariffs are equal. Gartner Supply Chain experts believe there is opportunity in a world of tariffs for companies that are proactive in assessing their business.

Reshaping of the U.S. trade landscape

Monday, January 27, 2025 · Jeff Berman
Proposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China are creating a new dynamic in U.S. global trade relationships, but there are few good answers for companies to mitigate the impact.
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