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(7 articles)Mid-Year Supply Shock: Global Disruptions Threaten Manufacturing
Supply chain professionals face a critical warning as forecasts indicate significant global disruptions emerging in the coming months. The combination of geopolitical tensions, port congestion, transp
Global Logistics Cuts 238 Jobs at San Bernardino Warehouse
A major global logistics operator has announced a workforce reduction of 238 employees at its San Bernardino County warehouse facility, signaling potential operational restructuring in one of North Am
Major Alcohol Distributor Cuts 4,600 Jobs in Asset Sale Restructuring
Republic National Distributing Co. is undertaking a significant operational restructuring that will eliminate approximately 4,677 jobs across seven states as it divests key assets to Reyes Beverage Gr
Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Iran War Risks to Jobs, Inflation
The Federal Reserve's decision to hold its benchmark interest rate steady signals a cautious stance on monetary policy while acknowledging emerging geopolitical headwinds. Jerome Powell's comments abo
Warehouse Automation: How Tech is Reshaping U.S. Logistics Jobs
The UC Berkeley Labor Center has released significant research on how automation and technological advancement are fundamentally transforming warehouse operations across the United States. This resear
US-China Tariffs Drove Export Boom and Job Growth in Mexico
The 2018/19 US tariff regime against China created a significant trade diversion effect, with Mexican exports and employment experiencing measurable growth as companies shifted production and sourcing
Trump Tariffs Trigger Supply Chain Layoffs: ASCM Survey
A joint survey by ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management) and CNBC documents a concerning trend: tariff-driven uncertainty is prompting supply chain employers to reduce headcount at an accelera