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Why the Supply Chain Matters to Business Success

Logistics Bureau

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 2) According to a 2012 report into corporate insolvencies by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 44% of businesses in Australia failed because of poor strategic management.

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The State of U.S. Logistics is One of High Uncertainty

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides observations and additional information perspectives related to the 2025 State of Logistics report. The report points to an upcoming period of high uncertainties along with the need to fundamentally rethink supply chain resilience as a strategic imperative. Costs in all of 2024 rose a reported 5.4

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What Retailers are Saying About Tariffs - Part 5

Cathy Roberson

The topic/report will be on the logistics M&A so far this year. The report will be available free for paid Substack subscribers but I’ll provide a summary and a link to the report in case you’re interested in either purchasing it separately or paying for an anuual subscribtion to my Substack articles.

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The 101 Guide to the Best Ecommerce Marketplaces for Selling Online 

ShipBob

Amazon offers Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) services where Amazon will store your inventory in its warehouses and fulfill orders for you. It ranks as the fifth most popular retail marketplace for cross-border purchases, making it an excellent marketplace to support global expansion.

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What Retailers are Saying About Tariffs - Part 6

Cathy Roberson

The topic/report will finally be on the logistics M&A through the end of May. The report will be available free for paid Substack subscribers but I’ll provide a summary and a link to the report in case you’re interested in either purchasing it separately or paying for an anuual subscribtion to my Substack articles.

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How Tariffs Are Reshaping Global Supply Chains in 2025

Supply Chain Brain

With 2025 tariffs increasing component costs, Apple has accelerated efforts to diversify its supply chain. With tariffs on Chinese products such as clothing and electronics, the retailer has diversified its supplier base to include partnerships in Southeast Asia and India. Department of Agriculture report estimated that U.S.

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Gartner Wades into Geo Politics with Advice for Supply Chains given Iran Israeli Hostilities

Supply Chain Digest

Eurasian Rail Freight: Demand for rail freight between Asia and Europe has surged, leading to congestion and longer booking times. Organizations should trial rail options where feasible, weighing higher costs against faster transit. Contingency planning for alternative ports is essential.