The US-China trade war has had a significant impact on Mexican firms, boosting their exports to the US. The change in US trade policy led to nearshoring, with Mexican firms participating in global value chains benefiting the most. The findings, based on firm-level data, highlight the positive spillovers resulting from

Despite recent interest rate hikes by the government, strong economic signals indicate that the risk of a recession is fading away. The Global Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates states that imports and retail sales have remained strong. Although inbound cargo volume is expected to

The US Department of Agriculture has partnered with Montana under the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI) to provide over $3 million in grant funding. The program aims to strengthen the middle of the supply chain and build resilience. Montana is currently accepting pre-applications for the Infrastructure Grant until January

U.S. imports remain higher than pre-pandemic levels, but the string of month-on-month gains has ended due to seasonality and worsening conditions at the Panama Canal. Descartes' data shows a 9% decline in imports last month compared to October, with imports from China down 11.7%. Despite the sequential

China has criticized the Biden administration's plans to limit Chinese content in batteries eligible for electric vehicle tax credits, calling it a violation of trade norms. The plans would make investors in the US electric vehicle supply chain ineligible for tax credits if they use critical materials from

Experts warn that the world could face another chip shortage as companies and nations focus on artificial intelligence (AI) development. While there is already a shortage of advanced chips, the demand for chips needed to train AI models has increased due to mainstream attention on AI. The United Kingdom plans

The year ahead will see technology play a significant role in improving supply chain infrastructure, according to Don Hnatyshin, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Molex, a major electronics manufacturer. Hnatyshin predicts increased adoption of digital tools and AI, which will enhance data-driven intelligence and improve supply chain resiliency. He also

The US Department of Labor (DOL) is investigating possible child labor violations by Perdue Farms and Tyson Foods, two major meat and chicken processors. The investigation comes after a New York Times magazine report revealed minors working at facilities owned by both companies. While the slaughterhouses involved are not directly

China-based mineral company Ferro Resources has warned that while China remains competitive in the supply chain of rare earth metals, there are concerns around the availability of copper and nickel. Founder Dario Pong noted that China has been working to secure these minerals, as government emphasis on the supply chain

Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE 2023, the world's fastest-growing procurement and supply chain event, featured Vidya Malkani, Procurement and Supply Chain Director at the American University of Sharjah, speaking on transformation strategies. Malkani stressed the need for prioritization in implementing an effective supply chain transformation strategy. She emphasized

China has objected to the US government's plan to limit Chinese content in batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), saying it violates global trade principles. The Biden administration aims to limit Chinese content in batteries eligible for EV tax credits starting next year. China's dominant position in

The Biden administration has released proposed guidance for enforcing the requirement that the US fast-growing EV and battery industries avoid using materials supplied by China. Under the proposed rules, EVs manufactured with battery components from a foreign entity of concern will no longer be eligible for the federal tax credit

Scooter's Coffee has promoted Nick Jarecke to Chief Supply Chain Officer. Jarecke joined the company in 2019 and has established an efficient distribution network to support Scooter's Coffee outlet growth across the US. He will oversee Harvest Roasting and lead in sourcing, cost management, logistics, new

AutoZone has extended its partnership with RELEX Solutions to improve distribution center operations in Brazil. The collaboration aims to enhance scalability and operational efficiency. AutoZone began upgrading its distribution center capabilities in 2019 and decided to implement RELEX in Brazil based on the successful results in the US and Mexico.

Chinese automaker, Great Wall Motor, is aiming to boost self-sufficiency by producing power semiconductors domestically in response to U.S. trade restrictions. This move is part of Beijing's larger strategy to create a supply chain that is immune to trade curbs. Other automakers are also increasing their reliance

Jim Blastos, former VP of global supply chain at Autocar Trucks, has been named VP of supply chain management at Austal USA. He will oversee procurement, strategic sourcing, warehousing, logistics, material management, and production control. Blastos brings a decade of experience as a global supply chain executive at General Electric

Equipment Depot, a materials handling equipment rental group, will be using Amazon's cloud-based application, AWS Supply Chain, to manage its parts inventory. The technology aims to increase visibility in the supply chain, mitigate risks, and lower costs. The system can connect to existing enterprise resource planning and supply

The United States and Japan held their second Economic 2+2 meeting to discuss technology-related supply chain cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the APEC meeting in San Francisco. The officials discussed cooperation on supply chain resilience, economic coercion, and promotion of emerging technologies. They also acknowledged

The warehousing and storage industry in the U.S. has been identified as the most stressful sector due to payment methods and employees needing to take on a second job, according to a report by TRĒ House. The industry scored 28.92 out of 100 in the study, with 93%

The Consumer Brands Association supports the Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act, which aims to establish a supply chain resiliency program at the Department of Commerce and improve preparedness for future crises. The association commends the bipartisan effort of Representatives Bucshon and Blunt Rochester and urges swift action by the House

With over 30 years of experience in supply chains and emerging markets, Ecclissato is the Chief Business Operations and Supply Chain Officer at Unilever. Rahiya is the Chief Commercial and Supply Chain Officer at Coca-Cola. Harris leads Shell's global supply chain operations. Jordan is the Chief Supply Chain

The US has reportedly started imposing "unwritten rules" on Hong Kong exporters, requiring them to register companies in Singapore instead of China or Hong Kong if they want to continue doing business with the US. This is part of the US' efforts to "decouple" its