Supply Chain Matters

MAY 13, 2025

In Part One of the series , Michael observed that standard sourcing solutions struggle in efforts to support direct materials sourcing because of specific challenges in the software design. He further established the case for why supply chain teams need to context integrated sourcing as well as procurement.

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ModusLink Corporation

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Find alternate supply sources for the material and goods that are outside the affected tariffs. tariffs on key imports and exports could impact manufacturing costs. Companies that rely on raw materials, auto parts, and industrial components from Canada, Mexico, and China may experience price fluctuations.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 11, 2025

Reported April 24 Over 60% of our business is from products that are manufactured, bagged, assembled or grown in the United States and only 12% of our business is direct imports. Brian Grass - Chief Financial Officer We also began dual sourcing more of our production and are now intensifying those efforts even further. Christopher J.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 28, 2024

That stated, in certain regions such as across Europe and China , the year continues to present economic and manufacturing challenges. Global wide manufacturing activity levels as measured by the J.P. Morgan Manufacturing PMI® contracted once again at the end of Q3. In the specific case of Germany , it is both.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

The regulation is designed to provide European consumers with extensive data about the provenance of the items they purchase, all the way back to the sourcing of raw materials. Beyond the promotion of ethical sourcing, it’s also about “how we can extend the life of products,” Balaam says.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2025

Of noteworthy significance was the indication that Mexico overtook China as the largest trading partner for the U.S. Once more, the report observes that reshoring activities related to Canada and Mexico “ have significantly contracted in 2025.” While China and U.S. trade flows are expected to decline 6.3

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RFgen

APRIL 18, 2025

Tariffs are reshaping sourcing strategies, forcing tech upgrades, and making inventory planning a lot more complicated. Imagine a mid-market fitness equipment company sourcing metal frames from Taiwan. based cosmetics brand sources glass jars from Europe. ports may now route through Mexico.

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BlueYonder

MAY 1, 2025

The completed engine is then sent to a vehicle assembly plant in Mexico, traveling through the U.S. Finally, the assembled vehicle crosses the Mexico-U.S. production of alternative models, or halting vehicle manufacturing for the U.S. market in Mexico. without additional tariffs under the USMCA agreement. million U.S.

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Resilinc

MAY 16, 2025

What was a stable sourcing strategy yesterday may be obsolete today. tariffs on China likely to remain a central focus, many companies are eyeing countries like India for manufacturing relocation. Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). cutting tariffs on Chinese imports from 145% to 30% for 90 days. The result? legal frameworks.

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ThroughPut

APRIL 17, 2025

As companies across North America and Europe reconfigure their supply chains to reduce dependency on overseas operations in the wake of recently announced tariffs, there is a growing need for fully transparent, granular, and holistic visibility into manufacturing and supply chain operations as a whole. ThroughPut.AI

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Taulia

MARCH 31, 2025

A notable trend is the shift towards sourcing from suppliers located in closer proximity to reduce reliance on imports and mitigate the risks associated with trade disputes. However, as we have seen with the tariffs levied against Mexico and Canada, nearshoring is not always the answer.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Tariffs hit hard on the bottom line by hiking up costs across supply chains, thereby affecting sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution decisions. Raw Material Stage: Impact: Tariffs on raw materials, like metals, minerals, or agricultural products, directly increase input costs to the manufacturers. Example: A U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Register here Supply Chain News for the Week: Trump Vows on New Trade War Sends Supply Chain Importers Scrambling Amid President-elect Trump’s proposed tariffs, retailers and manufacturers are working with logistics partners to “frontload” shipments, aiming to mitigate potential cost increases and supply chain disruptions.

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Exiger Perspectives

MARCH 11, 2025

Its a very dynamic environment, says Jason Clark, Exigers SVP for Manufacturing and Energy, in the webinar Preparing for Tariffs: Steps to Take Now. based manufacturer may purchase components from a domestic supplier, believing theyre shielded from tariffs. For instance, a U.S.-based

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Hunt, BNSF and GMXT Launch Intermodal Freight Delivery Service in Mexico More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 8, 2025

So we articulated about 14% from China, which, you know, if you do all of the math, you know, our NAPA business is really the outsized exposure with China, Mexico, Canada, 20% to 15% to 5%, respectively. So China is always going to be a manufacturing hub for us. So we think the diversification of the business is an advantage.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Pressure for companies to change their supply chains is also coming from domestic political sources. Consumers will continue to want low prices (especially in a recession), and firms won’t be able to charge more just because they manufacture in higher-cost home markets. At the height of the pandemic, Willy C.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 27, 2025

Mexico-Canada Freight Down in All Modes for April U.S.-Mexico-Canada Mexico-Canada Freight Down in All Modes for April Photo: iStock/grandriver June 27, 2025 SupplyChainBrain Total transborder freight in North America was $126.3 and Mexico totaled $69.7 billion in April, decreasing 8.5% Freight between the U.S. billion, down 13.6%

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EFT

JULY 15, 2025

Trump intensifies trade war with threat of 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting on August 1, after weeks of negotiations with the major U.S. trading partners failed to reach a comprehensive trade deal.

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Kinaxis

JULY 11, 2025

A three-week window, a high-stakes reset Between July 7 and August 1, companies are re-evaluating sourcing, lead times, SKUs, and supplier exposure. Feb 1, 2025 Executive orders set 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico. This isn’t a policy debate, it’s a three-week countdown to material impact. president issued a broad tariff directive.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 17, 2025

manufacturing to counter existing high import tariffs. One relates to automotive production sourcing and one to semiconductor manufacturing. based manufacturing facilities over the next two years in a production restructuring and realignment plan. advanced manufacturing investment credits that are available.

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Stord

MAY 29, 2025

Court of International Trade, which struck down several tariffs imposed by President Trump, including the Liberation Day Tariffs, Canada/Mexico General Tariffs, and the increased 145% China Tariffs. 8 As such, the challenge to quickly manufacture and transport inventory now, or at a moment's notice, remains paramount.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 29, 2025

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Winner in global tariff war could be Mexico, report says; DutyFreeZone.com secures distribution rights for Corona beer; and Korean auto supplier opens factory in Mexico. Where are they sourced from?

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Freight Waves

JULY 15, 2025

and Mexico continues to surge, fueled in large part by nearshoring trends and tighter regional supply chains. Mexico trade volumes reached an impressive $74 billion , according to the latest data from the U.S. As more companies relocate manufacturing from Asia to Mexico, cross-border freight continues to solidify its importance.

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Shapiro

JULY 15, 2025

Russian crude offers China both a reliable energy source and a steep discount, helping offset rising global oil prices. In 2019, he imposed tariffs on Mexico, only to drop them days later. s reliance on rare earth elements used in defense and tech manufacturing.

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Cathy Roberson

JUNE 1, 2025

Reported May 29 As we continue to navigate tariffs, we're implementing various mitigation strategies, including partnering with our sourcing vendors to reduce costs. This is the result of vendors using production capabilities in multiple countries and leveraging their ability to flex sourcing options as the environment evolves.

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EFT

JULY 1, 2025

Department of Agriculture announced on Monday a phased reopening of cattle, bison and equine imports from Mexico following a prolonged closure over the damaging pest New World screwworm. USDA announces phased reopening of Mexican cattle imports after screwworm closure The U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 13, 2025

Hunt, BNSF and GMXT Launch Intermodal Freight Delivery Service in Mexico Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage The Top 8 EDI Myths - Debunked! Gives Permission for Drones to Patrol Railways U.K. Issues Food Alert on Jolly Ranchers Candy More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Featured Product Popular Stories J.B.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

From electronics manufacturers to retail giants, companies are grappling with a complex landscape of rising duties and other supply chain challenges. The stated aim of those measures is to bolster domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. In the U.S., In the U.S., Beyond the U.S.,

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

While the Trump Administration’s stated goal is to bring more manufacturing back to the U.S., tariffs present major challenges for small manufacturers and e-commerce brands. Or, if you’ve been relying on one supplier, it might be time to explore other options to diversify your sources and potentially reduce costs.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 6, 2025

This creates a ripple effect, as mid-sized manufacturers go out of business due to increased competition. Recent conversations with more than 30 manufacturers across Latin America revealed a striking pattern: less than half of production planning now relies on demand forecasts. Driven by purchases of machinery from the U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

Featured Product Popular Stories Ship Traffic Through Red Sea Remains Sparse, Despite Houthi-U.S. Truce Ocean Transportation J.B.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Global Supply Chain Management Global Trade & Economics Supply Chains in Crisis E-Commerce/Omni-Channel Related Articles Stellantis Mulls Pivoting Away from Mexico Under Threat of Trump Tariffs Price Spikes, Pressure on Amazon: What to Watch in E-Commerce This Year U.S.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

Trade flowing across the United States-Mexico border has grown exponentially since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was enacted in 1994. In 2016, the value of goods traded between the two countries topped $525 billion, making Mexico the third largest trading partner of the U.S. Companies carrying freight across the U.S.-Mexico

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 9, 2025

RELATED CONTENT RELATED VIDEOS Global Trade & Economics Regulation & Compliance Chemicals & Energy Industrial Manufacturing Related Articles Trump Heads Toward Tariff Barrage on Canada, Mexico, China U.S. Trump also secured a truce with China to lower rates and ease the flow of critical earth minerals.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. A supplier in Mexico mixes up two similar parts. What makes Ethereum different is that it actively encourages software development teams to use its open-source protocol to design tokens that run on top of the Ethereum blockchain. Supply chains are messy.

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