U.S. economy must brace for supply chain storm if port stoppage occurs
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The National Association of Manufacturers, otherwise known as NAM, is keeping its eye on the fraught negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association. the lack of progress has signified a possibly port stoppage until an agreement is made, and the NAM is warning the consequences of such an action would have major ripple effects throughout the U.S. economy. Nam’s recent study concludes that this would cost the economy $500 million per day.
Check out today’s featured article from MHL News to read all about the possibilities in store for the supply chain in light of a port stoppage. ☕️
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Featured Article:
Ports Stoppage Would Be Devastating Hit to Manufacturers’ Competitiveness | MHL News
“A new study from NAM says a stoppage could cost the economy $500 million a day and destroy 41,000 jobs.”
Water Cooler Topics
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Gas and groceries prices, a war in Eastern Europe, and deepening political divides in America have both sides of the aisle troubled. Americans are largely feeling that the White House isn’t responding appropriately to their needs as citizens.
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Business Strategy 💡
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“We’ve only just entered the second half of the year and people haven’t even taken their summer vacations yet, so why are we talking about holiday supply chains now?”
FedEx to consolidate stations, delivery routes in $2B operational overhaul | Supply Chain Dive
“‘Network 2.0’ will boost collaboration between Express, Ground and Freight — three operating companies FedEx has long kept separate.”
“In a provocative new book, four partners at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) argue that companies can transform themselves by extracting extraordinary value from their suppliers.”
SAP report: supply chains shifting to 'just in case' model | Supply Chain Digital
“Most organizations are looking to change the very nature of their supply chains in the face of ongoing global disruption, new research from SAP shows.”
Leadership 🏆
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“As an online transport directory app, the startup enables users to do everything from online load and truck booking to growing one's own transport business network.”
Redwood Logistics Recognized as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in Chicago | Globe News Wire
“Redwood Logistics (Redwood), one of the fastest-growing supply chain and logistics companies in North America, has been named to the 2022 Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 list, recognizing the 50 fastest growing companies in Chicago based on five-year revenue growth.”
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“In April 2022, Procurement Magazine, Supply Chain Digital and Bizclik Media Group returned to London's Tobacco Dock to host our second Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE.”
Diversity 🤜🤛
Buttigieg Launches $1 Billion Pilot to Build Racial Equity in Roads | TT News
“Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on June 30 launched a $1 billion first-of-its-kind pilot program aimed at helping reconnect cities and neighborhoods racially segregated or divided by road projects, pledging wide-ranging help to dozens of communities despite the program’s limited dollars.”
Driver Issues 🚛
Yellow Corp. addresses ‘driver shortage’ by adding new CDL training academies | Land Line
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Artificial Intelligence 🤖
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“When working for autonomous vehicle (AV) company TuSimple, co-founder Mo Chen and head of marketing Jason Wallace discovered that AI software was not the only barrier to AV adoption.”
Inflation 💸
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“Core personal consumption expenditures prices, excluding food and energy, rose 4.7% from a year ago, slightly less than expected.”
Network Association 🤝
Logility acquires supply chain modeling firm Starboard Solutions Corp. | DC Velocity
“Software builds digital twin of supply chain networks to model responses to disruptions, firms say.”
Motive, Navistar partner to boost fleet visibility | Transport Dive
“Motive has partnered with Navistar to integrate the companies’ platforms and expand data services, the fleet management software startup announced Wednesday.”
Industry Forecast 📊
“With a few simple but important metrics and process steps, your company can reap the benefits of better forecast accuracy within a few months.”
Safety 🦺
“Container shipping companies and international customs authorities met earlier this month to discuss ways to step up the fight against drug trafficking by sea as traffickers continue to exploit points in the ocean liner trade to move increasingly large shipments of illicit narcotics.”
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“Drivers are often surprised when a DOT roadside inspection turns up one or more issues, especially if those issues are of the shutdown variety.”
TMS 💻
“Veho, the customer-first logistics platform that powers next-day delivery for e-commerce brands, is expanding its premium last-mile delivery and returns solution further into the Midwest, with newly opened facilities in Cincinnati and St. Louis, joining previously opened facilities in Chicago, Indianapolis and Milwaukee.”
Fuel ⛽️
A good fuel economy test gets real results | CCJ Digital
“There is a fair amount of skepticism on the part of fleets when it comes to fuel economy testing.”
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“Despite diesel prices climbing new records, a temporary suspension of federal gasoline and diesel taxes is not the answer, writes HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge.”
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“Higher gas taxes will sweep across pumps in several states on July 1 to drive fuel prices even higher.”
Electric Vehicles 🔋
Some Countries Are Having Second Thoughts About Electric Car Mandates | Reason
“The United States should consider adopting a market-based strategy for increasing electric vehicle usage.”
Quote of the Day:
“You don’t need to have a 100-person company to develop that idea.”
— Larry Page, co-founder of Google
The Workday Dash is an aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for July 31, 2025, from iLevel Logistics Inc.