Supply Chain Research

Shoemaker and retailer Rockport has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the latest in a long-line of ownership changes and financial restructurings. That may lead to the closure of its U.S. shops. Its performance could be seen in U.S. seaborne imports that fell 12% in the first four months of 2018. Rockport’s supply chain is dominated by five major exporters that accounted for 75% of supplies in the 12 months to April 30 including Link Worldwide out of Taiwan (33% of the total) and Farida from India (23%).