May 1, 2025
| Today’s news and insights for supply chain leaders
Major shippers are frontloading inventory and considering price hikes, while smaller businesses are prioritizing sourcing diversification, UPS CEO Carol Tomé said.
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Manufacturers pulled back on production last month as the Trump administration's volatile trade policy caused consumer confusion and a drop in demand, per the Institute for Supply Management.
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The company is leaning on its 90 days of inventory to soften the blow, hoping to cut the impact cost in half.
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With e-commerce booming, last-mile delivery has become an essential part of the customer experience.
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The first meetings since early March mark a step forward as the carrier's customers prepare for a potential strike next month.
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The luxury department store joins Kohl’s in being particularly vulnerable to tariffs’ impact on consumer spending, according to Moody’s Ratings analysts.
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Shifting rates, economic uncertainty and labor negotiations across transportation modes present new challenges for logistics managers. Learn more in this Trendline.
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