Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

Under the category of finished goods, the first industry to be affected is textiles and apparel, with the DPP requirement to be adopted in 2027. Under “intermediate” products, the first sectors to be impacted are iron and steel in 2026, and aluminum in 2027.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Retailers like Amazon are chartering private cargo ships, making their own containers, and leasing planes to bypass supply chain disruptions like long wait times for dock space and workers. IATA data shows global demand for air cargo markets jumped 3.7% Air cargo carriers in North America posted an 11.4% billion in 2027.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

Retailers have set a target date to accept QR codes at checkout by 2027, although many will be ready sooner. consumers, conducted for QR code company, GS1 US , found that 33% of U.S. consumers, conducted for QR code company, GS1 US , found that 33% of U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

The revived brand is expected to offer the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup starting in 2027. “We trade negotiations with China. trade negotiations with China. Scout is monitoring the situation as it builds out its South Carolina production facility. We can see transparently it’s an issue and we can navigate it,” Keogh said.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 25, 2025

As part of the restructuring, FedEx has been implementing a workforce reduction of 2,000 persons in Europe, announced last June, which will lead to about $150 million in annual savings by fiscal year 2027, CEO Raj Subramaniam said. The retirement last quarter of 12 cargo jets is also intended to help on the cost front. Increased U.S.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 26, 2023

Added safety and health protections, to include vehicle air conditioning and cargo ventilation in all larger delivery vehicles, sprinter vans, and package cars purchased after Jan. All existing delivery vehicles will be equipped with two fans and air induction vents in cargo compartments.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 22, 2023

percent drop in cargo volumes. Reportedly as of February, 12,000 FedEx positions were eliminated including a 10 percent reduction in corporate staff and the established goal is to save $4 billion in costs in fiscal 2025, and a cumulative $6 billion in costs by 2027. Commentary Takeaways While the U.S.

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