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.

NRF Supply Chain 360 Summit at NRF 2024: Retail's Big Show

January 14
New York, NY

NRF Supply Chain 360 Summit is a new day-long program at NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show that brings together retail supply chain professionals and industry experts to share strategies and tactics, taking a holistic look at the modes and methods needed to build a stronger supply chain.

NRF Supply Chain 360 at Big Show
 
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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

Import Cargo Peak Came Later Than Expected
 
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Imports at the nation’s major container ports should continue to slow after reaching their peak later than expected.
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AI and supply chain are top of mind for venture capitalists heading into 2024
 
Big Show Innovation Lab
Insights from Commerce Ventures and NewRoad Capital Partners on retail tech opportunities and trends in the year ahead.
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Import Cargo Winding Down for the Year
 
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With most holiday merchandise already here, import cargo volume is expected to slow during the remainder of 2023.
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Import Cargo Slowing Along with Spending Growth
 
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Import cargo has already hit its expected peak for the year and should gradually slow headed into the holiday season.
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Imports Could Hit 2 Million TEU Three Months in a Row
 
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Importds could hit 2 million TEU for the second month in a row in September and remain there in October.
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NRF Announces Acquisition of Reverse Logistics Association
 
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NRF Announces Acquisition of Reverse Logistics Association
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August Cargo to be Highest Since Last Fall
 
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Import cargo should hit its highest level in nearly a year this month as retailers stock up for the winter holidays.
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NRF is ‘Grateful’ for Agreement between UPS and Teamsters
 
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A tentative labor agreement has been reached between UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
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NRF General Counsels Forum had peer-to-peer discussions on pressing retail topics
 
The NRF General Counsels Forum summer meeting.
Top retail GCs met in Washington, D.C. to exchange ideas and insights on emerging legal trends.
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Retailers fund the future with sustainable supply chain finance solutions
 
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Walmart, PVH and Levi Strauss & Co. are among companies using the solutions.
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Imports Building Toward August Peak
 
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Import cargo volume is expected to climb toward an August peak this summer, according to the Global Port Tracker report.
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How Domino’s delivers on innovation
 
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Retail Gets Real episode 312: Domino’s Christopher Thomas-Moore on taking risks to improve the customer experience.
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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.