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Big Brands Push Back: Costco, Revlon, Kawasaki and Others Sue for Tariff Refunds
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Big Brands Push Back: Costco, Revlon, Kawasaki and Others Sue for Tariff Refunds

By Amy Roach | December 4, 2025 A growing number of major importers that includes everyone from retailers to auto suppliers have taken the rare step of suing the U.S. government to preserve their right to reclaim tariffs paid under the controversial trade measures introduced by the Trump administration.  Lawsuits Surge as Businesses Race to […]

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AI Chip Demand Creates New Global Supply Chain Strains
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AI Chip Demand Creates New Global Supply Chain Strains

By Felecia Stratton | December 3, 2025 Global supply chains are facing a fresh challenge: surging demand for advanced memory chips used in artificial intelligence data centers. A new report from Reuters shows demand for advanced high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips used to power AI data centers has boomed so sharply that manufacturers are diverting production […]

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Building a Future-Proof Supply Chain
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Building a Future-Proof Supply Chain

For business leaders and supply chain professionals, tariffs—and their impact on the cost, availability, and sourcing of critical parts and raw materials—are top of mind. In addition to tariffs, companies have faced persistent risks and disruptions since the pandemic five years ago. The “new normal” is a business environment defined by variability and complexity, affecting nearly every industry.

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Global Supply Chain: What It Is, Importance, and Challenges
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Global Supply Chain: What It Is, Importance, and Challenges

Studying the global supply chain reveals how products move from raw materials to finished goods across multiple countries. It connects manufacturing operations, distribution, and customer demand in a vast worldwide system. Many global supply chains involve complex steps and working relationships with foreign suppliers to meet the needs of international customers. Breaking down how global […]

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Will More U.S. Companies Turn to Nearshoring to Diversify Supply Chains in the Next Five Years?
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Will More U.S. Companies Turn to Nearshoring to Diversify Supply Chains in the Next Five Years?

Nearshoring will accelerate as companies respond to climate risks, economic uncertainty, and shifting trade policies. Tariffs and global disruptions are pushing businesses to reassess supply chains for greater resilience and efficiency. In today’s fast-moving environment, nearshoring strikes the right balance between speed, risk mitigation, and cost. –Mita Gupta Executive Vice President and Global Business Unit […]

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