De’Longhi partners with Encompass to streamline spare parts logistics across North America, enhancing supply chain resilience, improving procurement efficiency, and aligning operations with ESG and circular economy goals. Source: How De’Longhi is Streamlining its Parts Supply Chain

Temu’s ultra-low prices stem from its C2M model and global logistics, but concerns over quality, ethics, and upcoming U.S. trade changes could challenge the fast-growing platform’s long-term success. Source: Fast, Cheap, Global: The Supply Chain of Temu

Procurement is transforming from a cost-saving function into a strategic driver of innovation, resilience, and growth, as highlighted by Amazon Business’s 2025 report. Key focuses include digital transformation, sustainability, and strong supplier relationships. Source: How Procurement Is Transforming Business in 2025 and Beyond

In 2024, US-Mexico trade exceeded $800 billion, with cargo theft rising 9% and protests disrupting border commerce. Trump’s tariff threats created uncertainty, while innovative platforms transformed cross-border logistics. Source: Top 5 US-Mexico trade stories of 2024

Manufacturers are preparing for potential tariff hikes under President-elect Donald Trump by evaluating supply chain vulnerabilities. Short-term strategies like frontloading imports can mitigate immediate costs, but experts recommend long-term diversification to reduce dependency on single-source countries like China. Source: Trump’s tariffs: How manufacturers can prepare

Amazon is developing smart eyeglasses called “Amelia” to aid delivery drivers by providing turn-by-turn navigation, potentially capturing photos as delivery proof. By improving delivery speed, Amazon aims to lower costs and enhance customer satisfaction. Source: Amazon Smart Glasses Aim to Speed Up Last-Mile Deliveries: Reuters

The United States Postal Service (USPS) holds a nostalgic charm, yet it faces immense challenges as America’s final-mile delivery service. Efforts like the “Delivering for America” plan aim to modernize USPS, improving efficiency amidst financial constraints. Despite ambitious transformations, logistical issues and funding needs continue to impact its progress, underscoring the unique challenges USPS faces

The automaker is partnering with Lithium Americas to develop the Thacker Pass Mine in Nevada, where GM agreed to buy up to 100% of lithium produced for 20 years. Source: GM invests $625M in lithium production capacity

This week in Borderlands: Port of Corpus Christi becomes global crude oil supplier; Port of Brownsville secures $43M loan for ship channel expansion; US Lumber Brokers acquires Texas distribution center; and Holt Truck Centers expands across Texas with acquisition. Source: Borderlands Mexico: Port of Corpus Christi becomes global crude oil supplier

U.S. dockworkers have reached a tentative agreement with the United States Maritime Alliance, securing a 62% wage increase over six years. The deal ends a strike that halted operations at key U.S. ports, disrupting supply chains and threatening potential shortages. Source: U.S. Dockworkers to Resume Work After Tentative Wage Agreement