Will Trump Tariffs Spell the End of Temu, Shein in the U.S.?
Nov 27, 2024 · Although Donald Trump's proposed tariffs against China are likely to send shockwaves through any number of sectors, Chinese e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein could very well stand to lose the most out of anyone.. Ahead of his next presidency, Trump has pushed for 60%-100% tariffs against all Chinese imports, as well as an additional 10% on top of …
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Optimizing Shipping and Logistics in the E-commerce Era
Dec 23, 2024 · Over the past four years, the e-commerce landscape has experienced a seismic shift. The pandemic-fueled surge, in which e-commerce volumes grew at an aggressive 18% annually, has now stabilized to a more moderate 8.8%, according to a study released by Shopify. This recalibration, coupled with the lingering effects of the pandemic and the ongoing impact of inflation, has transformed the ...
How Real-Time Location Intelligence Can Mitigate Supply Chain ...
Dec 24, 2024 · In finished vehicle logistics, perhaps the most impactful benefit of real-time location intelligence is its ability to modernize legacy processes through automation.
USMX: Automation is Essential to Future of U.S. Ports
Dec 3, 2024 · The U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) says that new technologies at U.S. ports like automation need to be "core priorities" for any new agreement between them and the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA). "Port operations must evolve," the USMX said in a December 3 release, responding to a statement from ILA executive vice president Dennis Daggett, where Daggett detailed the union's ...
Strikes Underway at Nine Amazon Facilities | SupplyChainBrain
Dec 23, 2024 · Workers at nine Amazon facilities across the U.S. are now on strike, as the International Brotherhood of Teamsters continues its attempt to push the company to the table to negotiate on a collective bargaining deal.. The first strikes began on December 19, starting with Amazon's DBK4 warehouse in New York City, DGT8 in Atlanta, Southern California's DFX4, DAX5, and DAX8, DCK6 in San Francisco ...
AI: The Game-Changer in Supply Chain Demand Forecasting
Nov 8, 2024 · Supply chain leaders are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to revolutionize their demand-forecasting and inventory-management strategies.
Visibility Begins with the Right TMS | SupplyChainBrain
Jan 1, 2025 · If the Covid-19 pandemic can be said to have had any positive impact, it would be in the technology advances to address longstanding performance challenges facing supply chains. Read on for a discussion of why a fully integrated, holistic supply chain is a future essential
Economic Risks and Outlook for International Business in 2025
Jan 17, 2025 · The global economy is on track for a soft landing in 2025, a scenario characterized by stable growth and managed inflation risks, as economies adapt to shifting geopolitical and economic dynamics. While GDP forecasts have been upgraded through 2024 due to disinflation and increased labor supply, the ...
Procurement Is More Than Purchasing: It’s a Value Proposition
Dec 31, 2024 · For long-term success in today’s oft volatile supply chain environment, strong relationships with suppliers are more important than ever. Procurement decisions, then, should be made with this question in mind: How much do I really trust my suppliers? That sort of trust encompasses many things ...