The Biden Administration announced this morning that rail workers’ unions and railroads have struck a tentative deal after 20 hours of negotiations, thus avoiding a potential national rail strike that would have further hamstrung the supply chain.
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What a National Rail Strike Would Mean for the Supply Chain, and How the Government Is Reacting to the Possibility
Two major rail workers’ unions are at the negotiating table for better contracts, with the possibility of a rail strike looming on Friday, Sept. 16. If the parties can’t agree by then, it’s possible that the government steps in. But, what can they do, and what does it mean for the workers?
Read MoreThe iPhone 14 Is Just Different Enough to Necessitate New Cases
The new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models look similar to the iPhone 13, but some minuscule changes to its size and button layout make it necessary to buy cases specifically designed for the newest phones.
Read MoreState Of the Industry Update, Q2 2022: The Economic Impact of Supply Chain Disruption with Inflation and What Can be Done to Prepare for a Downturn
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, printers have been fighting an uphill battle when it comes to their supply chain and rising costs. As the first quarter 2022 State of the Industry Update showed, the unknown week to week and future availability for materials, substrates and consumables coupled with increasing costs has made a significant impact on…
Read MoreOh Look, More Commanders Merchandise With Washington State On It
There’s an ongoing joke that the Washington Commanders don’t even play in Washington, D.C. They practice in Virginia and play in Maryland. But, those locations are at least a little closer to D.C. than the state of Washington. This weekend, as the NFL season kicked off, one reporter on the ground at FedEx field noticed…
Read MoreThe Possibility of a UPS Strike Looms Over 2023
UPS workers are demanding higher pay for tough working conditions, leading up to a contract negotiation next spring before the existing one is set to expire, creating the threat of a strike. A UPS strike isn’t without precedent: UPS workers organized a nationwide strike in August of 1997, culminating in $780 million in losses for…
Read MoreBlack Algae Ink: The Next Big Thing in Eco-Friendly Packaging
As the promotional industry looks for new ways to be environmentally conscious with its products, finding natural dyes and inks are becoming more common. EcoEnclose, which makes sustainable packaging for e-commerce brands, is using the ink on branded packaging tape and on shipping boxes.
Read MoreLast Chance to Vote! Vote Now for the 2022 Supplier Excellence Awards!
It seems that every year presents a new set of challenges. Lately it’s been the pandemic and supply chain holdups, among other things. But, no matter what suppliers face, they’ve found ways to go above and beyond for their distributor partners. It’s time once again to celebrate the best of the best with our annual…
Read MoreWendy’s Creates Exclusive ‘Rick and Morty’ Apparel for Uber Eats
Wendy’s is really leaning into its partnership with the Adult Swim cartoon “Rick and Morty.” After hosting special pop-ups and store takeovers, Wendy’s is once again rebranding as “Morty’s,” for a special promotional event through Uber Eats that also sort of parodies the celebrity meal deals that have become so common in fast food marketing. As part of…
Read MoreMichelob Ultra Creates ‘Serena Pack’ With 24 Specially Labeled Cans in Shoebox-Looking Case
To celebrate Serena Williams’ “evolution away from tennis,” as she put it, Michelob Ultra created a limited edition 24-pack. It comes in a special-edition box that looks a lot more like a box for sneakers than for beer, and each can features a photo of Williams from one of her major victories.
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