Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 5, 2025

as Tariff Deadline Nears Photo: iStock/3dmitry August 6, 2025 SupplyChainBrain Just days after assuming they had secured a trade understanding with Washington, Swiss officials are now in a diplomatic sprint to avoid some of the highest U.S. as Tariff Deadline Nears Swiss Leaders Rush to Salvage Talks with U.S. tariffs in the world.

Switzerland

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 6, 2025

The clause doesn’t constitute a guarantee that Washington will hold off on putting tariffs on the industry considered vital by the Swiss, the people said, speaking on the condition of anonymity. They said the wording is framed as a pledge for both parties to cooperate to avoid such a move via the so-called Section 232 probe.

Pharmaceutical

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 11, 2025

senators during a hearing in Washington on June 11 that he wants to hold “Boeing accountable to deliver a high-quality product.” Bedford told U.S.

Quality

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 30, 2025

India had been among the first to engage Washington in talks, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high-profile White House visit in February. Washington and other allies of Ukraine view such oil purchases as a form of tacit support for Russia, helping to bolster its economy and undercut sanctions. India and the U.S.

Russia

Talking Logistics

AUGUST 5, 2016

As reported by The Seattle Times , “Amazon will fly its latest Boeing 767 widebody jet freighter, publicly revealing the new ‘Prime Air’ branded livery of its fast-growing fleet of used cargo planes” at today’s Seafair aerial display over Lake Washington near Seattle. The video below shows the jet freighter getting painted.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

EcoVadis

DECEMBER 28, 2016

From California to Connecticut, and Novi to New Orleans, EcoVadis was on the ground contributing to the advancement of sustainable procurement and CSR/sustainability practices in global supply chains during our most active year on record in the US. GEMI Spring Meeting – Science-Based Targets (Washington, D.C.).

Sourcing Strategies

Enterra Insights

MAY 6, 2019

Bindiya Vakil ( @BindiyaVakil ), Resilinc CEO, notes, “Supply chain, sourcing and procurement professionals are on the front lines of managing global trade risks for their companies. ” With both parties already gearing up for next year’s election, dysfunction will remain the operative word in Washington. ” 8.

Pharmaceutical

Logistics Bureau

MARCH 3, 2020

The impact on supply chains is particularly apparent in the following two broad areas— shipping and procurement of products/components/raw materials. Ports in the United States, The Netherlands, Britain, France, and elsewhere have reported a drop in cargo volumes ranging from around 5 percent in January to an estimated 25 percent in February.

Manufacturing Procurement

MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

One manifestation of this problem is that multiple ports on the east coast are deepening their approach channels in order to attract bigger cargo ships. What is to stop individuals from using other gateways in the region such as Baltimore or Washington DC to enter the country?

Government

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 15, 2022

” CVS Health also said it has imposed a limit of three baby formula products per purchase in stores and online, until it can procure sufficient supply from its vendors. The Port of Los Angeles handles about 40 percent of US container cargo and is home to more union workers than any of the 29 Pacific Coast ports.

Los Angeles

FLEXE

DECEMBER 11, 2016

FLEXE , Flexport and Convoy –three technology companies adding flexibility to the supply chain–,recently hosted the first Peak Logistics breakfast in Seattle, Washington. I’m Nerijus Poskus — Director of Pricing and Procurement at Flexport. So I wanted to tell you, why does your cargo get bumped.

Modeling Software

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2022

Although the company has not disclosed details, it is believed to be having trouble procuring parts for Bluetooth wireless communications components used in the controllers and main units as well as analog chips for controlling currents. Nintendo is having negotiations on procurement, but the outlook is uncertain.

Negotiating Skills