Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2025

a leading global supplier of mechanical components for the manufacturing industry headquartered in Japan. The manufacturing and supply chain industries are rapidly evolving and increasingly volatile, fueled by shifts in global tariff and trade policy, geopolitical uncertainty, logistics disruptions, and technology developments.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

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. This move continues the tradition of U.S.-China

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Exiger Perspectives

MAY 20, 2025

Article - May 19, 2025 A Bitter Pill: Americas Dangerous Dependence on China-Made Pharmaceuticals How Global Supply Chains, Strategic Rivals, and Quality Breakdowns Threaten U.S. Over 504 generic drugs, including 10 essential medicines, have only a single identified API manufacturing country, heightening the risk of supply shocks.

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Exiger Perspectives

APRIL 16, 2025

Healthcare Exigers latest analysis using ourexpansive supply chain visibility AI, A Bitter Pill: America's Dangerous Dependence on China-Made Pharmaceuticals , exposes the vulnerabilities within America's healthcare supply chain, highlighting insights that are critical for national health security. pharmaceutical supply chain vulnerabilities.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 13, 2020

Will the COVID-19 crisis lead more companies to manufacture and source their products and materials from the United States instead of China and other countries? Manufacturing? Manufacturing? I’ve been getting asked that question a lot these days. Read more Will COVID-19 Lead to More U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen and Joe Lynch discuss why China is moving to Mexico. Jorge is Co-CEO of The Nearshore Company , where he helps North American, European, and Asian manufacturing companies to successfully establish reliable manufacturing operations in Mexico. Jorge holds a B.A.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2025

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. manufacturer I know saw their import costs jump overnight, forcing a rethink of a decade-old sourcing strategy. For example, U.S.-based

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 16, 2025

Additionally, the United States and China have agreed to a 90-day tariff reduction, during which both countries will lower their tariffs on products from one another. In a related move, Temu has signed a lease for its largest warehouse in Vietnam to mitigate risks arising from the ongoing tariff complications between China and the US.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Manufacturers build “control towers” but there no network dial tone between parties to enable prescriptive analytics and alerting.). This month, China stopped sharing Automated Identification Signals (AIS) data when an ocean carrier is in Chinese waters. Logistics costs in China are 16.6% Why I Am Worried.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Companies are proactively acquiring electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, battery storage providers, and related infrastructure firms to embed sustainability into their operations. imports from China declined by 10% year-over-year, while domestic manufacturing investments surged by over $100 billion.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 13, 2021

For example, in the year 2019 the trade war between the US and China was dragged on for more than a year resulting in 25% tariffs placed on US$200 billion of Chinese goods. As a result of the intensifying battle, more and more companies announced plans or are considering shifting manufacturing from China. Vestring et al.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Home China volumes fall as demand climbs from S. Air rates – Freightos Air index China – N. China – N. In the meantime, reports on the drop in China-US ocean freight demand range from around 30% to more than 50% in the last few weeks. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 2% to $3,395/FEU.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The biggest 5 exporters of candy sweets are Germany, mainland China, Mexico, Belgium, and Spain. This capital will help scale the company’s Shared Autonomy Platform and expand manufacturing for its TWA Reach forklifts, which integrate AI-driven autonomy with human oversight to optimize labor and safety in warehouse operations.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 11, 2025

Automotive: Can JIT manufacturing survive legal disruptions to tariff policy? Tariff uncertainty may prompt manufacturers to increase safety stock levels or pre-purchase materials, squeezing working capital. Many Western pharmaceutical companies rely on India and China for APIs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 17, 2024

Over the past decade, the main battleground for China’s WMS market has been in the consumption industry; but more recently the battleground has returned to the manufacturing industry. In terms of revenue, the manufacturing industry creates about 1/5 of the overall market for WMS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 2, 2025

China trade disputes, and natural disasters. China trade dispute further amplified these issues by introducing tariffs and export restrictions, leading to supply chain bottlenecks. The company reduced its manufacturing dependency on China by approximately 80% in response to increasing tariffs and operational risks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Global Manufacturing PMI Global Trade as a Barometer Clearly domestic business activity is much larger than international trade. I also looked at changes in exports by the US, Europe, and China. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Indexes The J.P. However, China and the US were among the 8 countries where output increased.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 25, 2024

Read more The post When A Cyberattack Takes Down Your Supply Chain Software appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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IT Supply Chain

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

By Christine Baker (pictured) Content Writer The post The ‘ABC’ Strategy: Western Tech Companies Diversify Manufacturing Beyond China appeared first on IT Supply Chain.

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ivalua

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

US Government Passes the CHIPS Act to Increase Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research. The CHIPS Act was created in response to pandemic-induced shortages of semiconductors and other critical manufacturing supplies, causing widespread disruption to supply chains across the country. . Part A: Manufacturing in the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 8, 2024

But a particularly pernicious form of slavery occurs in China. The People’s Republic of China has arbitrarily detained more than one million Uyghurs and other mostly Muslim minorities in China’s far western Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. The detentions have occurred across a variety of industries.

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C3 Solutions

JUNE 13, 2023

The manufacturing sector remains a crucial component of the global economy, with the small, medium, and large companies operating in the US accounting for about 11% of the country's GDP. Manufacturing facilities play an increasingly vital role in enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing global supply chain resources.

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Exiger Perspectives

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Manufacturing Sectors Client Alert Foreign adversaries are increasingly threatening vital domestic industries through current and potential future restrictions on critical mineral exports. Another concerning development is Russia joining China in considering similar export controls for other key raw materials. of these materials.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2025

Among global developments this week are signs of a renewed price war involving China based EV car makers. According to this report, China s auto buyers have the opportunity to acquire an EV auto for upwards of $7,700. EV auto inventory levels across China amounted to 3.5 ” Building Inventory Levels Similar to the U.S. ,

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 16, 2025

Fords example highlights how 5G helps bridge the physical and digital worlds in manufacturing settings. 5G Smart Logistics Park: China Mobile and SF Express China Mobile and SF Express collaborated to launch a 5G-enabled smart logistics park designed to streamline delivery operations.

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Exiger Perspectives

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Table of Contents The Peoples Republic of China (PRC) recently banned exports to the United States of three critical minerals antimony, gallium, and germanium along with other high-tech materials that are used in industries that are vital to U.S. WATCH NOW: On Alert: China Ban Crimps U.S. WATCH NOW: On Alert: China Ban Crimps U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Teradyne , a supplier of semiconductor testing equipment, pulled manufacturing worth about $1 billion out of China last year, a Teradyne spokesperson said on Monday, after U.S. A factory in Suzhou was the company’s main manufacturing site for its semiconductor test equipment, which it subcontracted to Flextronics.

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AIMMS

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Manufacturers like Hyundai are experiencing a shortage of components that threaten s to halt production. Avenues of transport are declining as major cargo airlines, like Cathay Pacific , drastically reduce flights to mainland China and Hong Kong.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

This shortage and sudden uptick in demand weren’t something that most can manufacturers were prepared for. Turnaround for shrink-sleeve cans has grown to 4 to 5 weeks from 4 to 5 days as domestic manufacturers are unable to cover surging demand. Continued scarcity and overbuying have led to a perennial shortage.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Air rates – Freightos Air index China – N. kg China – N. Freightos Air Index data shows ex-Asia and transatlantic rates remain more than 40% lower than a year ago though China – N. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) were level at $1,744/FEU. Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) increased 1% to $2,338/FEU.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 13, 2022

Steve is he Managing Director of Haxlar , an integrated manufacturing solutions provider, delivering design, manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, and product management services for a wide range of industries. He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses.

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The company listed potential disruptions from geopolitical flashpoints, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, tensions in the South China Sea, and instability in the Middle East, as the second most likely risk supply chains will face. Everstream Analytics agrees that geopolitical risks are high. Cyber Attacks. ” Reputational risk.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

Built for Enterprise-Scale Operations Freightos Enterprise is specifically designed for: Large enterprise importers & exporters with $40M+ annual freight spend (or 4% of revenue) Global shipping operations across air and ocean freight Key industries include Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Automotive, Electronics, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Food & (..)

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

Growing tensions between China and trading partners. Currently, I am working on a study to understand the value of synchronizing contract manufacturing with in-house manufacturing and procurement. The average brand owner outsources 28-35% of manufacturing, but most coordinate using only spreadsheets and email.

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Freightos

AUGUST 6, 2024

Air rates – Freightos Air Index China – N. China – N. Some importers pulled forward shipments of goods from China facing tariff increases meant for August 1st. In air cargo, Freightos Air Index rates from China to the US slid 12% in the last few weeks. America weekly prices decreased 6% to $4.9/kg.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

In extreme cases, firms simply state that a product comes from one country when, in actual fact, it was manufactured in a country that is impacted by the higher tariff being imposed. Alternatively, you may want to relocate – totally or in part – where your product is manufactured. Relocating production from China. Postponement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 17, 2023

provides enterprise resource planning and other business applications for manufacturers. For example, it can look like imports from China are cheaper than the same goods imported from Mexico if a company is not relying on analysis produced by an advanced good global trade compliance (GTC) system. FTZ’s have many advantages.

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