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

Logistics Viewpoints

tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China is impacting global trade networks, affecting industries ranging from automotive and electronics to agriculture and energy. Major tech firms are shifting chip production to Taiwan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia to reduce dependence on China. China has tightened export controls on U.S.

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October 14th- 18th Supply Chain & Logistics News

Logistics Viewpoints

Sellercloud serves small to mid-sized retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers with inventory and order management systems (IMS/OMS) that help manage and synchronize inventory across multiple sales channels, while also facilitating order fulfillment. China panda exchanges, which began in 1972.

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Container rates surging as shippers rush ahead of deadlines – June 10, 2025 Update

Freightos

Air rates – Freightos Air index China – N. China – N. China’s ports are likely still working through some of the backlog of ready to ship goods created during the April-May lull in China-US demand. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 17% to $2,757/FEU.  America weekly prices fell 1% to $5.27/kg.

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Supply Chain AI: 25 Current Use Cases (and a Handful of Future Ones)

Logistics Viewpoints

We are no longer just forecasting demand but also when trucks and factory machinery are likely to break down ( predictive maintenance ), the optimal amount of inventory to hold and where it should be held ( inventory optimization) , and labor forecasting in the warehouse.

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You Should Be Worried. Supply Chains Are Not OK. Let’s Lock Arms To Drive Change

Supply Chain Shaman

This month, China stopped sharing Automated Identification Signals (AIS) data when an ocean carrier is in Chinese waters. The Chinese government is also moving aggressively to bring Logink–A National Transport and Logistics Information Sharing Platform in China–to market. Logistics costs in China are 16.6%

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Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

Interestingly, the inventory analysis often shows that for slow-moving products, centralizing those SKUs in a central storage location increases reliability despite the increase in lead times. Mr. Botham pointed out that they are tackling reverse logistics and circular economy projects, particularly in Europe and China.

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Developing Agile Procurement Strategies: Thriving Amid Global Trade Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

As a supply chain executive, picture beginning your day with a cup of coffee when a news alert notifies you of newly imposed tariffs affecting your primary suppliers in China. Strategic moves like bulk buying, closer supplier partnerships, and syncing procurement with supply chain planning can tighten inventory, cut waste, and free up cash.