Diane Rand

Chicago

Managing Editor at Supply Chain Quarterly

Associate Editor at DC Velocity

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Infographic: Logistics salaries rebound

6 days ago | dcvelocity.com | Diane Rand

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Warehouse automation market could be bruised by tariffs

1 month ago | dcvelocity.com | David Maloney |Diane Rand

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NRF: Retail sales grew in March after two straight months of declines

1 month ago | thescxchange.com | Ben Ames |Victoria Fraza Kickham |Diane Rand

Retail sales grew in March after two straight months of declines, as consumers stocked up on goods before Trump Administration tariffs hit, according to the "March 2025 Retail Monitor Report," a monthly measure of retail sales created by CNBC and the National Retail Federation (NRF).
Craft beer company tackles high freight costs with next-gen TMS

1 month ago | dcvelocity.com | Diane Rand |David Maloney

A few years back, nonalcoholic craft beer producer Athletic Brewing found itself facing the classic growth challenge—at least where its shipping operations were concerned. Since its founding in 2017, the Stratford, Connecticut-based brewer had relied heavily on manual processes for tracking shipments, managing rate quotes, and coordinating with carriers.
North American auto sector faces “downgrade risks” from Trump tariffs

1 month ago | thescxchange.com | Ben Ames |Victoria Fraza Kickham |Diane Rand

Prolonged tariffs on all auto imports into the U.S. along with tariffs on steel and aluminum will have a multi-billion-dollar negative impact on the earnings of North American automakers and suppliers, according to a report from S&P Global Ratings.
Global smartphone shipments jump ahead of Trump tariffs

1 month ago | thescxchange.com | Ben Ames |Victoria Fraza Kickham |Diane Rand

Triggered by tariff volatility, global smartphone shipments surged beyond consumer demand in the first quarter of 2025, increasing 1.5% year-over-year (YoY) to 304.9 million units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker report. That jump occurred as manufacturers ramped up production in anticipation of the expected announcement by the U.S. Administration on tariffs on China imports.
InPerson interview: Scott Childers of Stryten Energy

1 month ago | dcvelocity.com | David Maloney |Ben Ames |Diane Rand

Scott Childers is vice president for the Essential Power Division of Stryten Energy, where he is responsible for growing the company’s energy solutions and new technology offerings. He champions clean, renewable energy opportunities for Stryten and actively works with utilities and OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) to deploy long-duration, sustainable energy storage solutions.
Academic study: tariffs will heighten the costs of doing business

1 month ago | thescxchange.com | Victoria Fraza Kickham |Diane Rand

The U.S. economy could be headed for a downturn as the supply chain starts to contract amid tariff policies and rising uncertainty, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and four other schools.
MHI Report: Digital integration critical for today’s complex supply chains | The Supply Chain Xchange

1 month ago | thescxchange.com | Diane Rand

“2025 MHI Annual Industry Report” presents state of the digital supply chain ecosystem, notes a surge in AI adoption.
Adapting to tariffs requires visibility and cost control

1 month ago | thescxchange.com | Laura Miguel Baumann |Susan Lacefield |Diane Rand

Recent times in manufacturing have been defined by both new and persistent challenges. Ongoing labor and skills shortages, a global pandemic, and supply chain disruptions have each shaped the industry, with lingering effects. Now, tariffs have taken center stage. Today’s landscape includes a complex environment burdened with fluctuating tariffs, rising input costs, and shifting global supply chains.