<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>FlexChain — Supply Chain Insights</title><description>Supply chain analysis, actionable guides, and strategic frameworks from the FlexChain team.</description><link>https://flexchain.holdings/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>Every Tariff, Everywhere, All at Once: What Retailers, Brands, and 3PLs Need to Know</title><link>https://flexchain.holdings/resources/us-trade-policy-new-tariffs-announced-march-2025/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://flexchain.holdings/resources/us-trade-policy-new-tariffs-announced-march-2025/</guid><description>So... what&apos;s going on with all these tariffs? If you&apos;re in supply chain, manufacturing, eCommerce, retail, or just trying to run a consumer goods business right now, it might feel like trade policy is being rewritten daily.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Insight</category></item><item><title>How Recent U.S. Trade Policy Shifts Are Reshaping Global Commerce Supply Chains</title><link>https://flexchain.holdings/resources/us-trade-policy-shifts-impacting-commerce-supply-chain/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://flexchain.holdings/resources/us-trade-policy-shifts-impacting-commerce-supply-chain/</guid><description>Global trade is in flux, and supply chain leaders in retail, eCommerce, and consumer goods are feeling the impact.</description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Insight</category></item><item><title>8 Steps to Thriving as a Retail-Focused 3PL</title><link>https://flexchain.holdings/resources/how-to-compete-retail-3pl/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://flexchain.holdings/resources/how-to-compete-retail-3pl/</guid><description>In a world dominated by Amazon FBA, ShipBob, DHL, and countless other 3PL competitors, it&apos;s easy to feel like the odds are stacked against you.</description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Guide</category></item><item><title>A New Port Labor Agreement — and Why It Matters for Retail &amp; eCommerce Supply Chains</title><link>https://flexchain.holdings/resources/east-coast-port-strike-resolution-effects/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://flexchain.holdings/resources/east-coast-port-strike-resolution-effects/</guid><description>Behind the new agreement: more certainty, less disruption for retail and eCommerce businesses that rely on East Coast ports.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Insight</category></item><item><title>Big Lots Store Closure: How Struggling Omnichannel Retailers Can Avoid Similar Fate</title><link>https://flexchain.holdings/resources/big-lots-closure-omnichannel-retail-lessons/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://flexchain.holdings/resources/big-lots-closure-omnichannel-retail-lessons/</guid><description>Big Lots, the iconic discount retailer with over 900 stores nationwide, recently announced its liquidation. What can other retailers learn?</description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Insight</category></item><item><title>Post-Holiday Returns: How Consumer Goods Retailers Can Protect Their Bottom Line</title><link>https://flexchain.holdings/resources/managing-post-holiday-returns/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://flexchain.holdings/resources/managing-post-holiday-returns/</guid><description>The holiday season — spanning from Black Friday through New Year — is the golden window for retail sales. But what follows is the tsunami of returns.</description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Insight</category></item><item><title>Don&apos;t Wait, Simulate: A Supply Chain Secret for eCommerce Success</title><link>https://flexchain.holdings/resources/simulations-supply-chain-secret-for-ecommerce-success/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://flexchain.holdings/resources/simulations-supply-chain-secret-for-ecommerce-success/</guid><description>In supply chain management, reactionary decisions can cost businesses time, money, and opportunities.</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Guide</category></item><item><title>Shipping: To Free or Not to Free? The eCommerce Dilemma</title><link>https://flexchain.holdings/resources/free-shipping-ultimate-strategy/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://flexchain.holdings/resources/free-shipping-ultimate-strategy/</guid><description>Shipping costs are one of the most debated topics for eCommerce retailers. Should you offer free shipping to keep up with customer expectations?</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Guide</category></item><item><title>The AI Revolution in Supply Chain &amp; Logistics: A Deep Dive</title><link>https://flexchain.holdings/resources/ai-revolution-in-supply-chain/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://flexchain.holdings/resources/ai-revolution-in-supply-chain/</guid><description>We dive into the details of where AI will disrupt the supply chain space and leave you with an actionable guide for how your business can start riding the wave.</description><pubDate>Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Guide</category></item><item><title>What Amazon Haul Launch Says About U.S. eCommerce and Retail Landscape</title><link>https://flexchain.holdings/resources/amazon-haul-ecommerce-analysis/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://flexchain.holdings/resources/amazon-haul-ecommerce-analysis/</guid><description>Amazon announced the launch of Amazon Haul, a marketplace focused on low-cost goods priced under $20. Here&apos;s what it means for the industry.</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Insight</category></item><item><title>How the 2024 Election Results Will Transform Supply Chains for CPG, Retail, and eCommerce</title><link>https://flexchain.holdings/resources/2024-election-supply-chain-impact/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://flexchain.holdings/resources/2024-election-supply-chain-impact/</guid><description>The re-election of Donald Trump signals changes that could reshape supply chains across consumer goods, retail, and eCommerce.</description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Insight</category></item><item><title>Lessons from the Last E-Commerce Boom: How to Thrive as the Market Heats Up Again</title><link>https://flexchain.holdings/resources/ecommerce-boom-lessons/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://flexchain.holdings/resources/ecommerce-boom-lessons/</guid><description>With interest rates starting to ease and the market gaining momentum, e-commerce is gearing up for another boom.</description><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Insight</category></item><item><title>Navigating the East Coast Port Strike: How eCommerce Businesses Can Thrive Amid Disruption</title><link>https://flexchain.holdings/resources/east-coast-port-strike-ecommerce/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://flexchain.holdings/resources/east-coast-port-strike-ecommerce/</guid><description>If you&apos;re in the eCommerce or retail business, you&apos;ve probably heard the rumblings: the East Coast port strike is ramping up.</description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Insight</category></item><item><title>New Tariff Rules Under Sec. 321 &quot;De Minimis&quot; and What They Mean for Your eCommerce Business</title><link>https://flexchain.holdings/resources/section-321-de-minimis-tariff-rules/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://flexchain.holdings/resources/section-321-de-minimis-tariff-rules/</guid><description>The Biden administration made waves by proposing new regulations targeting Chinese eCommerce giants like Shein and Temu.</description><pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Insight</category></item><item><title>Amazon Launches &quot;Fully Managed Supply Chain&quot; Service: 3 Questions to Ask Before You Dive In</title><link>https://flexchain.holdings/resources/amazon-managed-supply-chain-service/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://flexchain.holdings/resources/amazon-managed-supply-chain-service/</guid><description>Amazon is rolling out its new Supply Chain by Amazon service, offering sellers a &apos;fully managed&apos; logistics solution.</description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Insight</category></item><item><title>10 Steps to Building a Competitive eCommerce Supply Chain</title><link>https://flexchain.holdings/resources/how-to-build-ecommerce-supply-chain/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://flexchain.holdings/resources/how-to-build-ecommerce-supply-chain/</guid><description>These tips are hiding in plain sight and will make a big impact as you scale your eCommerce business.</description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Guide</category></item></channel></rss>