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Five Ways to Mitigate Supply Chain Risks in Retail and Manufacturing

A volatile geopolitical environment, coupled with sophisticated cyber threats, underscores the need for a sound, five-step supplier risk-mitigation strategy.

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Lawsuit from Ship Owners Alleges Defective Wiring Caused Baltimore Bridge Crash

The owners claim that HHI designed a switchboard for the vessel with loose wiring connections, which made the ship "unreasonably dangerous."

Salvors continue to remove debris from the wreckage site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse as seen from the edge of the remaining bridge that still stands April 17. Debris and wreckage removal is on-going in support of a top priority to safely and efficiently open the Fort McHenry channel. Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District

Tariff Fears Drive Slump in U.S. Imports in June

Imports of consumers goods fell to their lowest levels since September 2020, while the share of total imports from China has been more than halved since the start of the year.

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Diageo Reports Drop in Profits, Reiterates Tariff Losses

The British company, which owns brands including Guinness and Johnnie Walker whisky, reported a nearly 28% fall in operating profit in the 12 months to the end of June.

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Supply Chain Woes Stall Airbus Deliveries in July

The world’s biggest planemaker has delivered around 370 planes in the first seven months of 2025, less than half its annual goal.

An Airbus A321XLR plane. Photo: Axel Heimken/AFP/Getty Images via Bloomberg.

Tariffs Drive 'Seismic Shift' for U.K. Retailers

ESW and Retail Economics estimate that most larger retailers in the U.K. would find trade with the U.S. "commercially unviable" if tariffs were to approach 24% at some point down the line.

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Is Mexico’s CIIT Really Going to Challenge the Panama Canal?

On March 31, 2025, Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum gave the project a shout-out at a news conference. However, official information about the project has been scant.

Port of Coatzacoalcos, Mexico. Photo: iStock/Noel Jeronimo Ramos

How to Know Whether You Have the Right Fulfillment Partner

If you don’t have the right fulfillment partner, it could be costing you reputation and customers.

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Canada Postal Workers Reject Final Contract Offer

CP's offer reportedly included a 6% wage increase in the first year of the contract, 3% in year two, and then another 2% in each of years three of four.

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EU to Delay Tariff Countermeasures Against U.S. for Six Months

The EU's countermeasures would impact €93 billion ($109 billion) worth of U.S. goods, including steel, aluminum, cars and car parts, and agricultural products.

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Boeing Defense Workers Go on Strike

The strike could put added pressure on the already troubled planemaker, which generates about 30% of its revenue from its defense and space division.

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In the Age of Supply Chain Tech, Who — or What — Is a ‘Partner’?

By all means, consider embracing technology to supercharge all aspects of your supply chain. But never underestimate the power of human-driven partnerships to yield the best and most valuable results.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

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