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Global Supply

Switch, Xbox, and the portable future of games

The Switch 2 is a hit (and a supply chain success story). Microsoft is starting to show off its plan for the future of Xbox. And everywhere you look, there are reasons to think we're headed toward a very different kind of gaming device. Maybe it'll be even mo…

53 Risk Score
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Business Impact: This disruption poses a significant inventory risk. Consider increasing safety stock and diversifying suppliers.
LOW
North-america Tariff

This logistics startup is getting 'buried in inbound' from brands after de minimis ended. It just raised $18 million.

Logistics startup Portless secures $18 million in Series A funding amid tariff changes, offering Western brands a Shein-inspired shipping model.

38 Risk Score
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Business Impact: Monitor this situation closely as it develops and prepare contingency plans.
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North-america Tariff

Urban Outfitters is changing its timeline for fall fashion because of Trump's tariffs

Urban Outfitters said it will bring fall products in earlier this year, to circumvent any future supply chain issues caused by Trump's tariffs.

68 Risk Score
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Business Impact: This disruption poses a significant inventory risk. Consider increasing safety stock and diversifying suppliers.
LOW
Global Supply

To avoid product shortages, big retailers are scrapping reactive methods for AI

AI is enabling big-box stores like The Home Depot, Walmart, and Target to prevent product shortages by forecasting demand.

38 Risk Score
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Business Impact: Monitor this situation closely as it develops and prepare contingency plans.
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North-america Tariff

6 Short-Term Strategies for Doing Business in a Trade War

Supply chain experts share practical ways companies are already adapting to tariffs and other volatile conditions.

53 Risk Score
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Business Impact: Prepare for potential price increases. Consider adjusting your pricing strategy or securing inventory at current prices.
LOW
Asia Supply

China is flexing its supply chain muscles — and the auto industry is freaking out

Automakers and parts suppliers are shifting supply chains and warning of production shutdowns amid a Chinese crackdown on rare earth metals and magnets.

53 Risk Score
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Business Impact: This disruption poses a significant inventory risk. Consider increasing safety stock and diversifying suppliers.
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North-america Supply

Nintendo’s Switch 2 is the fastest-selling game console of all time

Nintendo was expecting the Switch 2 would be just as successful as the original, and it’s already become the fastest-selling game console of all time after a strong launch. Nintendo revealed today that it has sold more than 3.5 million Switch 2 units in the c…

38 Risk Score
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Business Impact: Monitor this situation closely as it develops and prepare contingency plans.
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Europe Regulation

Fake discounts on Shein 'breach law', EU says

Shein has one month to respond to the EU's findings or face fines based on its sales, the bloc has said.

33 Risk Score
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Business Impact: Monitor this situation closely as it develops and prepare contingency plans.
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Europe Supply

You can own a functional version of Jeff Koons’ Balloon Dog sculptures for $750

Jeff Koons, best known for his Balloon Dog sculptures that have sold for as much as $58 million, has collaborated with Lexon Design and The Broad museum in Los Angeles to make his iconic artworks more functional and accessible.  Available for preorder through…

38 Risk Score
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Business Impact: Monitor this situation closely as it develops and prepare contingency plans.
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Global Supply

Disposable vapes are about to be banned - here's what you need to know

It will be illegal to sell or supply disposable vapes from 1 June 2025.

38 Risk Score
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Business Impact: Monitor this situation closely as it develops and prepare contingency plans.

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