Supply Chain Research

K+N and UPS provided a study in contrasts in their 1Q results with K+N improving its margins via cost cutting and higher volumes while UPS suffered a marked drop in handling. iRobot’s used price rises to offset U.S.-China tariffs. Also: Varian’s various devices for offsetting duties have yet to bear fruit; Jones Act waiver could cut pressure on New England gas markets; Netgear gears up for no-deal Brexit, orders could reverse; sentiment sinks to 2012 lows in Germany as new U.S. tariffs loom; less special treatment for Canada, no change for China as U.S. reviews IP rules; Japan worries ab...