Shipping volatility could become a more permanent feature of the industry, rather than something companies can assume will normalize after each individual crisis.

The early holiday import surge reveals that retailers are willing to pay for control when it means reducing exposure to risks they cannot.

Apparel executives are building more flexibility into sourcing, pricing and planning as trade volatility and shifting demand make faster decision-making essential.

Industry executives share how they’re using the technology from fabric and product development to costing, compliance, productivity and inventory.

Bangladesh is paying record-high spot LNG prices as disrupted Qatari supplies force it to spend heavily to avoid worsening power shortages.

U.S. manufacturing activity cooled in August as new orders slowed, while elevated input costs from tariffs, supply constraints, and the AI boom kept inflation pressures high.

Denim manufacturers are strengthening supply chains, simplifying production and investing in technology to stay agile amid an increasingly unpredictable market.

TradeBeyond’s Eric Linxwiler explains why fragmented data makes it harder to anticipate risk—and how connected workflows can close the gap between insight and action.

As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, supply chain leaders say the companies best positioned for the second half of the year are embedding traceability, prioritizing risk and turning verification into a long-term competitive advantage.

Dillard’s director of product development, operations and sourcing says retailers can navigate sourcing volatility by staying disciplined, building strong supplier relationships and looking at total landed cost.