Keeping tabs on product-specific tariff exclusions is time-consuming, often requires manual data entry and is “incredibly complex,” shippers have told C.H. Robinson.
Before the pandemic, fair-share allocation helped safeguard against any well-intentioned providers overstocking. But the models that once proved effective needed to evolve, the ...
An essential chemical component in the foam used to make upholstered furniture was in very low supply, which affected the entire furniture industry and led to stockouts.
The container line’s volume declined in all trade lanes except voyages into North America, highlighting the unequal recovery taking place across the global economy.
The partnership with a deep-pocketed company like Ahold Delhaize also could strengthen FreshDirect’s ability to compete against well-funded rivals like Instacart and Uber.
Before the pandemic, the OTIF rate from suppliers was generally above 80%, according to 98% of respondents. Now, companies are looking for ways to avoid shortages.
The difference between areas with rapidly increasing cases and those with a slower rise is visible within Walmart’s store network, CEO Doug McMillon said.