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    Material Handling & Logistics provides news, analysis, technology and best practices for managers overseeing supply chain, warehousing and transportation in the manufacturing sector.

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    Softer Retail April Sales is Payback from Strong March
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    Opposing Viewpoints on Senate Warehouse Worker Protection Bill
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    NAM Wants Trade Policy to Promote Supply Chain Resilience
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    Job Growth Drove March's Retail Sales Increase Says NRF

    Highlights

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    Supply Chain Salaries Increase
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    Supply Chain Salaries Increase

    May 17, 2024
    ASCM’s 2024 Salary said a strong labor market is pushing up salaries.
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    Import Prices Up Three Months in a Row
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    Import Prices Up Three Months in a Row

    April 12, 2024
    Fuel prices put an end to headline import price deflation in March says Oxford Economics.
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    Supply Chain Stability Improving
    Global Supply Chain

    Supply Chain Stability Improving

    April 12, 2024
    KPMG Supply Chain Stability Index suggests a complete return to pre-pandemic normalcy remains unlikely in 2024.
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    Small Business Optimism Hits 11-Year Low
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    Small Business Optimism Hits 11-Year Low

    April 9, 2024
    “Inflation has once again been reported as the top business problem on Main Street and the labor market has only eased slightly.”
    #9482286@Guangliang Huo| Dreamstime
    Optimism in ISM Index
    Global Supply Chain

    Optimism in ISM Index

    April 1, 2024
    "Despite ongoing supply disruptions, increased industrial activity has not led to longer lead times," said Oxford Economics.

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    Retail Sales Rose .06% in February

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    "The modest rebound in retail sales in February suggests that consumer spending growth slowed in early 2024,' says Oxford Economics.
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