The European Union’s record fine against Google has drawn a swift rebuke from Donald Trump, who warned of retaliatory tariffs under U.S. trade law. The clash sets the stage for a new round of transatlantic friction as Washington and Brussels press parallel antitrust battles against the tech giant. EU Targets Google’s Ad Tech Power The […] The post Trump Targets EU With Tariffs Over Google Fine appeared first on SupplyChain 360.| SupplyChain 360
Modernizing supply chains is proving harder than many expected. Rising costs, tariffs, and a tightening labor pool are pushing manufacturers to rethink financing strategies and equipment upgrades, according to new survey data from Mitsubishi HC Capital America. While most firms remain committed to modernization, the pace of progress is uneven, and gaps in workforce skills […] The post Rising Costs and Tariffs Slow Down Supply Chain Modernization appeared first on SupplyChain 360.| SupplyChain 360
Even as tariffs reshape consumer pricing, global ecommerce brands are banking on strong international demand this holiday season. New data by Passport shows most firms expect cross-border sales to climb in Q4, but many admit their execution readiness is lagging behind optimism. Tariffs Redefine Pricing and Fulfillment Priorities Passport’s Peak Season 2025 Playbook, developed with […] The post Firms Push Prices Up as Q4 Demand Grows appeared first on SupplyChain 360.| SupplyChain 360
Global greenhouse gas output ticked up in the first half of 2025, with surging fossil fuel operations and freight demand counteracting reductions in power-sector emissions. Climate TRACE data shows uneven progress, with major economies moving in opposite directions. Global emissions reached 30.99 billion tons CO₂e from January through June—0.13% higher than the same period last […] The post Fossil Fuels and Freight Push Global Emissions Higher appeared first on SupplyChain 360.| SupplyChain 360
The U.S. has locked in a sweeping tariff deal with Japan that reshapes trade flows across autos, aerospace, and agriculture while handing Washington unusual control over $550 billion in Japanese capital earmarked for American projects. The agreement lowers headline duties from 25% to 15% but embeds conditions that could redefine how allies negotiate tariff relief […] The post U.S. Finalizes Tariff Pact With Japan appeared first on SupplyChain 360.| SupplyChain 360
Robotics have transformed warehouse interiors, but the loading dock remains a stubborn holdout. Trailers rarely arrive with uniform cargo, and the messy mix of pallets, cartons, and odd-sized items has kept loading tasks largely manual, even as upstream automation accelerates. A new wave of mixed-modal loading robots is starting to close that gap. By combining […] The post Firms Deploy AI Robots To Fix Loading Dock Delays appeared first on SupplyChain 360.| SupplyChain 360
As new tariff actions hit steel, aluminum and select tech, U.S. importers pull back on ocean volumes and pivot to air for time-sensitive cargo. Dimerco Express Group’s September 2025 Asia-Pacific Freight Market Report points to a sharp swing in modal mix, a rerouting of export origins away from China, and fresh policy risks that complicate […] The post Tariffs Drive Surge in Asia–U.S. Airfreight Demand appeared first on SupplyChain 360.| SupplyChain 360
Nestlé has unveiled a patented method to extract more usable cocoa from each pod, a move that could reshape supply chains strained by climate volatility and rising commodity costs. The approach harnesses underused parts of the fruit to expand yields while providing farmers with additional revenue streams. Unlocking More From the Cocoa Pod Traditionally, only […] The post Nestlé Pioneers Cocoa Process to Ease Supply Pressures appeared first on SupplyChain 360.| SupplyChain 360
NEW MARKET ENTRY Blueprints This blueprint provides a structured, execution-focused approach to orchestrating new market entry supply chain strategies, enabling organizations to achieve growth with control, compliance, and resilience. Market entry is one of the most consequential decisions for global supply chains, involving critical choices in compliance, sourcing, and logistics execution. Missteps in design or […] The post Blueprint: Implementing a New Market Entry Supply Chain Strategy a...| SupplyChain 360
Implementing a new market entry supply chain strategy is essential for enabling growth, controlling costs, and ensuring compliance across global operations. Yet execution often stalls due to supplier overreliance, regulatory volatility, data quality gaps, and misalignment between corporate timelines and operational readiness. These FAQs address the most common challenges encountered when applying the blueprint for […] The post FAQs: Implementing a New Market Entry Supply Chain Strategy appe...| SupplyChain 360
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