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

Logistics Viewpoints

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. Approximately 40% of U.S.

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Reflections on Hard Hats and Safety Shoes…

Supply Chain Shaman

Manufacturing teams used to manage the supply chain group. Today, in most organizations, the supply chain team manages manufacturing. The irony is that fewer and fewer people within the supply chain team understand manufacturing. I feel lucky that I have.

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Using Digital Supply Chain Planning to Respond to Market-Changing Disruptions like COVID-19

ToolsGroup

With supply chain planning software you can automate the achievement of service levels, even under changing constraints resulting from major disruptions. As COVID-19 continues its malevolent spread around the world, concerns grow regarding the continued impact on supply chains and business continuity.

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Ivalua Continues Momentum with Record Annual Sales and Customer Acquisition

ivalua

Empowering Procurement & Supply Chain Leaders Across the Globe. Canada, the Middle East, South America and Asia are now using Ivalua’s platform to power their digital transformations, improving efficiency, reducing costs, managing risk and growing revenue. “We

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How PLM Software Helps Global Battery Companies Navigate Growth and Challenges

Arena Solutions

Lithium-ion batteries have become the dominant technology due to their high energy density, long lifecycle, and decreasing costs. Renewable Energy Integration: As industries move in the direction of renewable energy sources like solar and wind, the need for efficient energy storage solutions is vital. from 2024 to 2030.

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How manufacturers and distributors can mitigate disruption in the global supply chain

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Massive supply chain disruptions are being experienced around the globe, and the causes are many and complex. Factors affecting the supply chain. Many businesses in the US, and elsewhere, were sourcing their componentry from China. How can businesses create the supply chain of the future?

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Handfield’s Supply Chain Analytics Predictions for 2014

Supply Chain View from the Field

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. Here is what I expect to see next year: Global supply chain footprints will continue to expand.