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U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Adjusts Auto Tariffs, Alters Global Sourcing Dynamics

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Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers should expect short-term stability in inbound logistics from Japan, particularly in automotive components and related assemblies. For supply chain managers, that influx translates to potential capacity growth and a more diversified sourcing environment inside the U.S. bound exports. The post U.S.–Japan

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Logistics Viewpoints Weekly News: From Reactive to Real-Time – Supply Chains Rewrite the Rules

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This week’s headlines reveal a logistics industry caught between two worlds: one still hampered by legacy systems and regulatory bottlenecks, and another rapidly evolving into a landscape defined by real-time orchestration, intelligent automation, and hardened digital trust. But while AI gives, policy takes. And the real winners?

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The Policy Paradox: How US Tariffs and Tax Credits Risk Inflating Power Costs and Delaying the Energy Transition

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This demand spike coincides with a worldwide imperative to transition toward cleaner energy sources. However, a complex and at times contradictory web of federal policies is creating significant headwinds. The Conflicting Signals of US Energy Policy The current U.S. This creates a policy paradox.

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Tariffs Are the New Normal: Boardrooms are Finally Demanding a Pivot to Real-Time Supply Chain Orchestration – by Mark Morgan, Kinaxis

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Today, disruptions – whether from trade policy, labor strikes, extreme weather, or geopolitical instability – aren’t the exception. Scenario modeling, running what-if simulations to stress-test sourcing, pricing, and inventory decisions, has become a cornerstone of supply chain strategy. They’re the norm. billion hit.

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No Balloons Needed: Practical Moves to Navigate Tariff Volatility

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Trade policies are constantly evolving, forcing companies to assess how these changes impact customer demand, supply networks, fulfillment strategies, and cost to serve. To mitigate such risks, manufacturers need to learn from others and look at how they can: Diversify sourcing strategies to include (in this case) North American suppliers.

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Beyond Cost Optimization: Building Resilient Supply Chains in an Unstable Trade Environment

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Reducing cost was the primary objective, and most operational decisionsfrom sourcing to fulfillmentreflected that mindset. More recently, fluctuating trade policies have emerged as a persistent challenge, especially for firms with global footprints. For years, supply chains were engineered to be lean.

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

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This policy shift is being positioned as a voluntary industry transition rather than an outright regulatory ban. From raw material sourcing to logistics and regulatory compliance, stakeholders across the value chain will need to prepare for structural adjustments. The affected dyes include Red No. 40, Yellow Nos.