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Developing Agile Procurement Strategies: Thriving Amid Global Trade Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

Theyre feeling the heat most, as sudden trade policy curveballs throw procurement plans into chaos. Tariffs on steel from Chinaup 25%and retaliatory moves from Canada and Mexico may turn supplier relationships upside down. Traditional procurement, with its long-term contracts and rigid supplier ties, just isnt cutting it anymore.

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What food and beverage companies need to know about tariffs: Lessons from Canada

Kinaxis

What food and beverage companies need to know about tariffs: Lessons from Canada sharkins Fri, 05/16/2025 - 09:53 Tariffs have been a constant threat since the beginning of 2025, but one sector has felt the impact more immediately than most: consumer packaged goods. As tariffs expand, be prepared to mirror these strategies in other regions.

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The US FDA’s Phase-Out of Synthetic Food Dyes – Supply Chain Impacts & Challenges

Logistics Viewpoints

Companies may need to revise inventory strategies and adjust procurement lead times accordingly. closer to regulatory practices in markets such as the European Union and Canada, where synthetic dyes are more heavily regulated or must carry warning labels. International Alignment The FDAs shift toward natural dyes brings the U.S.

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New Study Shows Global Trade Compliance Is Not Slowing Down Any Time Soon

Logistics Viewpoints

Businesses will need to ensure accurate data reporting across core operations such as sourcing, procurement, and transactions. from Canada and Mexico. Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which governs $1.8 Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which governs $1.8 Consequently, demand for robust GTC solutions will continue to rise.

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Labor Strike Actions Among Canada East and West Coast Ports

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights reports of labor strike actions simultaneously impacted both Canadian West and East Coast container port operations Today features news reports of a sudden labor strike involving Canada ’s two key West Coast ports. Reportedly 40 percent of Canada’s east coast container traffic traverses the Port of Montreal.

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DHL Express Canada Workers on Strike Following Lockout

Supply Chain Brain

According to a release from Unifor — a trade union that represents DHL Express Canadas 2,100 drivers, couriers and warehouse workers across seven provinces — the company issued a lockout notice on June 4, four days before negotiations were scheduled to end.

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Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Brain

Koganti urged the procurement audience to look for whats referred to as “foresight function” in planning tools, which is capable of enhancing data analysis, scenario generation and trend identification , allowing for more informed and proactive decision-making, albeit with human oversight.