Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

manufacturers have spent the last few decades consolidating production at gigantic offshore plants, especially in China. It might mean setting up plants in Mexico or elsewhere in Latin America, aa means of cutting transit time and responding more quickly to changing patterns of demand. Enter the concept of the “microfactory.”

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APRIL 17, 2025

Companies importing and exporting goods, be it finished retail products, manufacturing components or materials, now face substantial cost and price pressures that squeeze margins and force difficult pricing, sourcing, operations and distribution decisions. The result?

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MARCH 25, 2025

The logistics landscape is evolving rapidly as more manufacturers relocate production closer to domestic markets. China trade tensions driving businesses to reconsider offshore manufacturing. States like Texas, Georgia, and the Carolinas are attracting EV battery and semiconductor manufacturers. Midwest U.S. Midwest U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

Other developments to watch for, according to Koganti, include computer vision, which combined with robotics offers the ability to scan store or warehouse shelves and automatically issue order for replenishment, There are already nine billion cameras in the world (seven billion of them in phones).

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Freight Waves

JUNE 3, 2025

Capacity was reported to be tighter for upstream companies like manufacturers and wholesalers, which returned a neutral reading of 50 compared to downstream retailers, which said capacity notably expanded (65.3). Elevated but static inventories kept available warehouse capacity neutral at 50, which was 5.4 Warehouse utilization (62.5)

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Freight Waves

JULY 16, 2025

There’s people giving details of information or details of shipments as they are coming out of warehouses or other locations, and people sort of tailing that and stealing it, or using it to facilitate theft in other ways. In North America, Mexico had the most overall cargo theft incidents at 63% during the quarter, the U.S.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

Other users of the information will be retailers and their supply chains, as well as government authorities seeking to uphold export regulations, according to Megan Brewster, vice president of advanced technology with Impinj , a manufacturer of radio frequency identification devices. It’s all about the data,” he adds.

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Cathy Roberson

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Even today when one reads the numerous articles about the benefits of manufacturing or assembling in Mexico, most of them highlight Mexico's low-cost labor and, of course, its proximity to the US market. But what does it all mean for those shippers and manufacturers that rely on cross-border trade between the two countries?

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RFgen

APRIL 18, 2025

This approach avoids the need for reactive measures such as suddenly leasing a warehouse in New Jersey to store six months of inventory. This would lock up cash and drive-up warehousing costs. ports may now route through Mexico. This strategy, while niche, shows how adaptive companies can be when incentives are clear.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

According to a release from Unifor — a trade union that represents DHL Express Canadas 2,100 drivers, couriers and warehouse workers across seven provinces — the company issued a lockout notice on June 4, four days before negotiations were scheduled to end. Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 14, 2025

That has generally driving up safety stock inventory levels and warehousing costs. 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.”

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2025

About Express Logistics Group (T-Rex Prestige Worldwide) Express Logistics Group , a T-Rex Prestige Worldwide company is an elite transportation team focusing in food service, retail and industrial manufacturing. With locations in Cincinnati and Chicago, Express services US, Canada, Mexico and international.

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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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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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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2025

The Trump administration is considering 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% on goods from China to address trade imbalances and protect domestic industries. or shift sourcing to Mexico and Canada under USMCA. Strengthening Domestic Supply Chains Businesses that manufacture in the U.S. Establishing U.S.-based

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The Trump Administration’s executive order targeting imports from China, Mexico, and Canada has significantly impacted global supply chains. under the de minimis exemption, some of which may have contained counterfeit goods, unsafe products, and potentially even chemicals used to manufacture fentanyl. manufacturing.

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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. Blackstone ups offer to $666 million in battle for UK's Warehouse REIT 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. Gives Permission for Drones to Patrol Railways Photo: Drone Major June 13, 2025 SupplyChainBrain The U.K. Featured Product Popular Stories J.B.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 8, 2025

Borderlands Mexico is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. Renegotiating USMCA may boost North American trade The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will mark its fifth anniversary on July 1. Mexico was the top U.S. Canada or Mexico, or all three.

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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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EFT

MAY 26, 2025

What do Trump tariffs mean for the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement? In the ever-evolving landscape of North American trade, businesses find themselves navigating a labyrinth of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement ("USMCA") and the shifting tariff policies under the Trump administration. Apple supplier Foxconn to invest $1.5

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 12, 2025

THE SUPPLYCHAINBRAIN PODCAST Podcast | Are You Ready to Talk to a ‘Metahuman’? Featured Product Popular Stories Ship Traffic Through Red Sea Remains Sparse, Despite Houthi-U.S. Truce Ocean Transportation J.B.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 10, 2025

As Smith explained, the political center collapsed under the weight of the “China Shock,” a term describing the decimation of American manufacturing towns due to offshoring. Retailers and manufacturers alike are building permanent workarounds. Nearshoring to Mexico has particular appeal, not just because of its proximity to U.S.

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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. While the average U.S.

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SCMDOJO

MARCH 12, 2025

al, 2024, an integrated logistics network refers to a streamlined supply chain where various stakeholders including manufacturers, distributors, transporters, and retailers, collaborate using advanced technology and optimized processes. Understanding Integrated Logistics Networks According to the research paper by Judijanto et.

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IT Supply Chain

JUNE 15, 2025

Why Custom Apps Are a Game-Changer for Modern Businesses By Allen Brown (pictured) Content Writer 54 Views Businesses of all sizes are rapidly embracing digital transformation to stay competitive, and one of the most impactful tools in this shift is a custom mobile or web app.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

from China, Canada, Mexico and other countries in the coming weeks and months. trade policies , both Canada and Mexico have promised to impose their own tariffs on American exports in retaliation. In 2023, American imports from Canada totaled $428 billion, while imports from Mexico were even higher, at $479 billion.

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NC State SCRC

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

It is also interesting that Mexico has FTAs with more than 57 countries. manufacturers. Considerations to Mitigate Duties First Sale Rule For high-tariff industries, the First Sale Rule allows duties to be assessed on the price a manufacturer charges a middleman , rather than the final sale price.

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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 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.,

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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. For many, higher costs, supply chain delays, and unpredictable inventory flows are creating significant hurdles. Truce Ocean Transportation J.B.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

Mexico has unique, strategic advantages under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and a favorable trade environment, “This positions Mexico as a reliable alternative for companies seeking to reduce exposure to trade friction and long lead times from overseas markets,” the report’s authors said.

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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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EFT

MAY 19, 2025

cattle futures soared to record highs on Monday after Washington suspended cattle imports from Mexico over a flesh-eating parasite, which Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denounced as unfair. Nestlé bets biggest in brand giants’ tariff casino Faced with President Donald Trump’s tariffs, business leaders have a variant of the same dilemma.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

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