Importers and exporters were holding their collective breath last week, praying that negotiations for a new West Coast longshore labor contract wouldn't result in a temporary shutdown of the ports. But service providers were just as concerned about what happens if they stay open.

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Without question, creating sustainable global supply chains is a daunting challenge. But the biggest roadblock might be at the retail shelf.