Detroit Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 4, 2025
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. Today’s escalation of U.S. More than 50% of U.S.
3PL Insights
JUNE 16, 2025
With Detroit’s legacy as the Motor City, the region is home to countless manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors deeply embedded in the global automotive supply chain. For auto parts, many of which are time-sensitive and tied to just-in-time manufacturing schedules, any lag in the supply chain can result in stalled production.
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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.
GlobalTranz
MAY 5, 2015
Since 2011, the federal government focused on changing this paradigm and made American manufacturing a priority. Under the guidance of the Department of Commerce/NIST , they developed an infrastructure with dedicated funding to rebuild our manufacturing sector. manufacturing.” Below is an overview of this program.
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 27, 2022
He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses. He lives with his family in suburban Detroit. Trend #2: Near sourcing and shorter supply chains. Entering New Logistics Markets with Steve Elwell. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 25, 2021
Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks. There won’t be a new normal, just new sources of disruption, from weather to government policies to industry conditions. Price fluctuations and sourcing issues.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 18, 2013
Several years ago, I interviewed CIOs and IT executives from leading third party logistics (3PL) companies, and one of the most interesting findings was that their teams spent a majority of their time fixing and cleansing data. Sounds like a typical day in supply chain and logistics to me. What are the odds I’ll use them again?
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