Tag: supply-chain
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Made in America (Once Upon a Time): A Youngstown Kid’s Take on Trade Wars and Steel Town Ghosts
I was raised on the clang of steel and the scent of molten metal—before that scent was replaced by silence. My dad worked at one of the mills in Youngstown, Ohio. A man of grit and calloused hands who wore his hard hat like a crown. We didn’t have much, but we had pride—because what…
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Reseller’s Guide to Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions and Maximizing Q4 Sales
As the longshoremen strike looms and we enter the critical Q4 holiday season, resellers need to be strategic and prepared to face inventory shortages, shipping delays, and shifts in consumer behavior. However, with the right approach, these challenges can also present significant opportunities. This guide provides actionable steps to help resellers, including luxury sellers, thrive…
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Impact of East Coast Longshoremen Strike
What Does the Strike Mean For you? Trucking Industry: Supply Chain Strain & Consumer Impact: Biden’s Decision on Taft-Hartley Act: Reasons to Invoke the Taft-Hartley Act: Reasons Not to Invoke the Taft-Hartley Act: Conclusion: With the strike concentrated on the East Coast and West Coast ports accepting rerouted shipments, the impact on the trucking industry…
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October begins with a national strike
How Longshoremen’s Demands Could Impact the Economy and Elections ILA President Harold Daggett went viral by stating “I will cripple you when my men take the streets to strike.” Today, there’s been a lot of talk about longshoremen—the essential workers who keep our ports moving. They currently earn around $40 an hour, but they’re negotiating…
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