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Trump Tariff Blitz Unleashes Delayed Shock to Global Economy

Supply Chain Brain

Still, there were some shocks, such as a punitive 39% rate for imports from Switzerland, and an increase on some Canadian goods to 35%. Switzerland, by contrast, was hit hard with a tariff of 39% on its products. The months of negotiations, marked by Trump’s social-media threats against U.S.

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Swiss Leaders Rush to Salvage Talks with U.S. as Tariff Deadline Nears

Supply Chain Brain

Once that day came, though, Switzerlands government was shocked to find itself with one of the highest tariff rates of any nation, set to take effect on August 7. “We has with Switzerland, which is largely driven by Switzerlands status as the worlds biggest hub for gold refining. tariffs in the world. tariffs in the world.

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U.S.-Swiss Trade Deal Likely to Contain Assurances on Pharma Levy

Supply Chain Brain

and Switzerland contains a provision that the European country will receive preferred treatment in the ongoing national-security investigations to avoid tariffs on pharma exports, according to people familiar with the matter. Switzerland is among several countries trying to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with the U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (April15 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

In the wheelchair division, Marcel Hug of Switzerland won the men’s race at 1:17:06 and Susannah Scaroni of the US won the women’s race with a time of 1:41:45. With increased emphasis on sustainability, I am often asked about sustainability “levers” that can be pulled in warehousing and fulfillment.

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Top 25 3PL warehousing companies in 2020 (by revenue)

6 River Systems

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. Revenue: €63.3 billion/$72.43 Smith 4.

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Sales and Operations Alignment: Often The Missing Link

Supply Chain Shaman

It was a beautiful spring day in March in Basel, Switzerland. When I asked Shane, during my recent trip to Basel, Switzerland, to tell me how he orchestrated the transition, he replied, “There were two immediate actions. I pushed aside Shane’s motorbike helmet and jacket to take a seat in his crowded office.

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DiManEx Contributes to Find the Business Case for Digital Spare Parts in VTT Study

DiManEx

But traditionally, spare parts have been manufactured in very inefficient ways, using large batches with long lead times and tying up working capital in warehouses. Decreasing new equipment sales have driven many OEMs across industries to focus on parts, repair and equipment maintenance. About DiManEx.