Supply Chain Research

The peak season in U.S. seaborne imports has started with the fastest sequential growth in July versus June since at least 2007. President Trump’s medical supply onshoring strategy follows a drop in PPE and pharma imports in July. Also: Nintendo switched on, Funko fails to pop as toy peak season starts slowly; Wolverine World Wide sales slide, pursues dual China-Vietnam strategy; BMW, Volvo imports improve as U.S. car shipments remain weak; Hapag-Lloyd sets a price on strike disruptions; with Harris on the ticket, TPP may be off the agenda; and a carousel ride and food fight are both set...