Remove America Remove Sourcing Remove Supply Chain
article thumbnail

How Can You Improve Value in Your Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Shaman

I laugh when business leaders tell me that they are going to replace their current supply chain planning technologies with “AI.” Each supply chain planning technology at the end of 2024, went through disruption–change in CEO, business model shift, layoffs, re-platforming and acquisitions. The reason?

article thumbnail

Global Supply Chains in Flux as U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Take Effect

Logistics Viewpoints

The 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 20% tariffs on Chinese goods are expected to increase production costs, disrupt logistics networks, and force companies to rethink supply chains. auto parts are sourced from Mexico, making the tariff impact immediate and severe. Approximately 40% of U.S. More than 50% of U.S.

Mexico 229
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

No Balloons Needed: Practical Moves to Navigate Tariff Volatility

Logistics Viewpoints

Trade policies are constantly evolving, forcing companies to assess how these changes impact customer demand, supply networks, fulfillment strategies, and cost to serve. Supply chains need to be more agile than ever, yet much of the advice circulating in the industry remains high-level or less than ideal.

article thumbnail

Decentralizing Supply Chains: How Regional Models Drive Resilience and Flexibility

Logistics Viewpoints

Global supply chains have been tested repeatedly by a series of disruptive events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S.-China Companies that previously prioritized cost-cutting and centralized sourcing quickly found themselves exposed to serious production and distribution risks. China trade disputes, and natural disasters.

Modeling 165
article thumbnail

Delivering the Drinks: Streamlining Beverage Transportation with Kristina Bernarducci

The Logistics of Logistics

Kristina is the Director of Operations at Bettaway, a privately held, family-owned Supply Chain Services company headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey. Kristina and the Bettaway team are big supporters of Wreaths Across America. Kristina is a passionate philanthropist and channels her influence into causes that matter.

Beverage 255
article thumbnail

The Dragons Threatening Supply Chains in 2025

Enterra Insights

” Dragons are a good analogy for the risks faced by supply chains. No one can say for sure what dragons lie ahead in 2025 for supply chains, but some risks are known. Navigating this years looming risks to build a secure supply network has never been more critical.[1] ”[3] Climate Change.

article thumbnail

A Trillion Dollars in Freight Transactions with Ken Adamo

The Logistics of Logistics

DAT operates the largest truckload freight marketplace in North America. During his tenure in the industry, he built innovative pricing and forecasting models, leveraging internal and external data sources to improve internal decision-making and increase profitability. Ken is the Chief of Analytics at DAT Freight & Analytics.