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After years of 'Made in China,' supply chains consider alternatives; Legislators propose federal office to manage supply chain crises; Walmart and Target say they'll be stocked amid global supply chain squeeze; 7 challenges lie ahead for the Port of LA to support 24/7 supply chains View online | Signup | Forward

Daily Dive Oct.​ 18,​ 2021 | Today's news and insights for supply chain leaders   BROUGHT TO YOU BY — Salesforce Your guide to trusted order management Learn how to give your customers a top self-ordering experience. Download now.   Note from the editor As companies re-examine their supply chains, products made in China are receiving additional scrutiny. Rising wages, lead times and transport costs are among the factors making China a less-than-ideal destination for offshore production. As a result, buyers looking to diversify their sourcing base are adding suppliers in Latin America and Southeast Asia — though they carry risks, too. Read our latest deep dive for a look into the reasons and risk factors behind the modern shifts in sourcing. Edwin Lopez Senior Editor, Supply Chain Dive Twitter | elopez@industrydive.com Air cargo delays 'likely' at Hong Kong terminal amid COVID-19 outbreak The expected slowdown brings another challenge for shippers, who already face limited capacity and high spot rates trying to move freight from Asia into the U.S. for the holiday season. Deep Dive After years of 'Made in China,' supply chains consider alternatives The change in tone from U.S.-based supply chains is not a mass exodus from China. Instead, it's an approach that embraces diversification.  Legislators propose federal office to manage supply chain crises A new bill would create the Office of Supply Chain Resiliency and Crisis Response to monitor and respond to disruptions. Sponsored Content by West Monroe Learning to live with the manufacturing and distribution labor shortage Industrial business leaders must find ways to maximize their existing workforce through better technology, more accurate labor management, and improved flexibility and retention practices. Walmart and Target say they'll be stocked amid global supply chain squeeze The retail giants outlined proactive measures they have taken to get goods into the country and onto shelves. For their smaller peers, the pressure is tighter. 7 challenges lie ahead for the Port of LA to support 24/7 supply chains The goal is to transition quickly to round-the-clock operations, but "it's not a single lever we can pull today to open up all the gates," the Port of Los Angeles' Gene Seroka said. Read more news BROUGHT TO YOU BY — PODS From shipping to storage, PODS® fits your supply chain needs. What can PODS bring to your supply chain? LTL and FTL shipping with cutting-edge safeguards to help minimize damage on our nationwide network. Secure on-site and off-site storage for a variety of uses, including last mile delivery. And a personalized approach to adapt it all to your needs. See how. From Our Library Webinar - on demand Solving 5 Common Visibility Problems with Telematics CalAmp Webinar - on demand Unifying Operational Data to Deliver an Enhanced Customer Experience EasyPost Playbook Sharpen Your Manufacturing Competitive Edge with Smarter Asset Management IBM Webinar - on demand The Role of E-commerce Packaging in Supply Chain Resiliency BillerudKorsnäs View all resources What We're Reading Retail Dive Retail growth to cool after 2021's burst of demand: Moody's Air Cargo News Could Amazon soon add widebody freighters to its fleet? CNBC Supply chain chaos is hitting global growth and could get worse Fortune As supply-chain woes deepen, pressure on prices is rising Automotive Logistics Talking strategic planning with Kelly Bysouth, IAC’s chief supply chain officer Suggest a story we should read Upcoming Event Overcoming Supply Chain Volatility To Build Resiliency Oct. 20, 2021 - Oct. 20, 2021 | Webinar 2 pm ET Dive Into a Topic Coronavirus Regulation Freight Logistics Operations Procurement Technology Risk/Resilience Share Supply Chain Dive: Daily Dive with others and get rewarded. You've referred 0 readers. To become an official Dive Insider, just successfully refer 10 contacts to Supply Chain Dive: Daily Dive. Here's your link to share: https://www.supplychaindive.com/signup/insiders/?signup_referred_by=60a5c3aa567ee621a1070bb0

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