Supply Chain

Supply chain

Supply Chain

NRF works with supply chain professionals to develop resources and advocate for policies that improve the retail industry.

Learn more about opportunities to connect with peers in the supply chain community through our councils, committees and events, and explore NRF's supply chain content, events, resources and advocacy issues below.

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Webinar Series

Join NRF for our monthly Supply Chain Lunch and Learn webinars addressing the most pressing supply chain issues.

View previous webinars on demand (members only)

Sponsorship opportunities

From webinars to conferences, NRF offers many sponsor opportunities to engage with retail supply chain leaders. 

Contact Tami Sakell | VP, Exhibit Sales & Sponsorships | 202-661-3044 to learn more.

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Latest supply chain news

Estimated Impacts of Proposed Tariffs on Imports
 
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This report examines how former President Donald Trump’s tariff proposals would impact six consumer products categories.
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October Import Cargo to Remain Strong Despite Three-Day Strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast Ports
 
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Imports should continue at elevated levels this month despite a strike that briefly shut down East and Gulf Coast ports.
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NRF Reacts to Port Strike Suspension
 
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NRF Statement on Port Strike Suspension
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NRF Calls on Administration to Use ‘Any and All Authority’ to End Port Strike
 
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NRF Statement on the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance contract
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Port labor strike gets closer to reality
 
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With only a few weeks left and rhetoric at an all-time high, will the ILA and USMX actually reach a deal?
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Tariffs have costly consequences for consumers
 
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Trade policies affect prices, exports and the supply chain.
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NRF Urges ILA-USMX to Resume Negotiations, Avoid Port Strike
 
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NRF Statement on the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance contract
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Monthly Import Cargo Continues Peak Season Surge
 
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Imports could see a near-record surge this month as retailers bring in merchandise ahead of a potential port strike.
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Monthly Import Cargo Continues to Rise Despite Supply Chain Challenges
 
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Inbound cargo volume at major container ports is continuing to rise despite a variety of supply chain challenges.
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NRF Disappointed with Outcome of USTR’s China Tariff Review
 
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NRF Disappointed with Outcome of USTR’s China Tariff Review
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Supply chain resilience needs a strong trade policy
 
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We need new trade agreements that focus on the needs of the 21st century global supply chain.
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Monthly Import Cargo To Reach 2 Million TEU Through Early Fall
 
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Monthly inbound cargo volume should consistently be above 2 million TEU through this summer and early fall.
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Related policy issues and resources

Importing goods
 
Port Tracker

Global Port Tracker, produced jointly with Hackett Associates, evaluates and monitors key port data including container import volume, vessel services, congestion, gate operations and new transportation-related projects. This report is available to all NRF retail members.

 
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Retail Trade Issues

Retail Trade Issues is a monthly newsletter covering trade and supply chain issues prepared by The Trade Partnership for members of the National Retail Federation.

Available to NRF Retail Members only.

 
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NRF Supply Chain Committees and Councils

Retail supply chain executives at NRF member companies have the opportunity to join one of NRF’s committees, offering opportunities to share information and best practices, network with other members in their field and help shape policy that impacts the retail industry.

Trade and tariffs between the U.S. and China
 
Global Trade

NRF works on Capitol Hill to support trade policy that helps retailers become more competitive and grow.