A staggering 97% of U.S. importers are small businesses, so when tariffs rise these companies face steep costs that threaten their survival. A report released this year by the Department of Commerce highlights the significant role that small businesses play in U.S....
The U.S. Chamber sent a letter asking the administration to address the impacts of tariffs by granting automatic exclusions for any small business importer, establishing a process for companies to apply for an exclusion if the company can demonstrate that tariffs pose...
Much has been said about the prohibitive cost of moving complex manufacturing supply chains back to the United States, but something far more fundamental stands in the way of the Trump administration's "Made in America" aspirations, as the country struggles with a...
Global testing and research laboratory Hohenstein has acquired shares in Global Textile Scheme GmbH (GTS). The GTS initiative aims to create an international standard for handling structured product data in the textile and apparel industry. Hohenstein will support GTS...
U.S. trade policy is rapidly changing under President Donald Trump. In the past few months, one thing has become clear: April 2 will be an important day for tariff policy. The Trump administration has consistently marked that date for the roll out of its reciprocal...
Business, as the cliché goes, craves nothing more than certainty. In the area of trade, however, certitude has been replaced with ambiguity since the inauguration of President Trump. In a quest for what the president describes as fairer trade practices, Mr. Trump...
Aptean, a global provider of mission-critical enterprise software solutions this week announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Logility Supply Chain Solutions, Inc., a provider of AI-first supply chain management software. Logility provides...
As a member of the Network Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (NAUMD), ID Overseas (P) Ltd is introducing itself to North American uniform manufacturers and distributors with a promise of quality, reliability, and value. This specialized division of...
Recent news of Mexico’s decision to levy tariffs on textile and apparel products—and institute new restrictions on its Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industry (IMMEX) program—have left many industry insiders scratching their heads. What do these...
As global supply chains continue to face challenges in 2024, a potential paradigm shift in U.S. trade policy looms on the horizon. The prospect of dramatically increased tariffs—up to 60% on Chinese imports and 10%-to-20% across all other trading partners, including...
Demand planning is a critical and dynamic aspect of any business, especially in the uniform, image apparel, and workwear sectors. Having spent part of my career in demand planning, I’ve come to appreciate the unique blend of skills and knowledge required for this...
The United States has barred imports from 26 Chinese cotton traders or warehouse facilities on Thursday as part of its effort to eliminate goods made with the forced labor of Uyghur minorities from the US supply chain. The companies are the latest additions to the...
