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US container import tariffs averaging 21%, says Maersk

Freight Waves

imports, according to Maersk’s container-weighted effective average tariff rate metric,” the company said. “At That pause ends July 9, and some extend to next month, but it’s unclear how many new trade agreements Washington will complete by then, or whether tariffs will return to previous levels. China and the U.S.

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Supply Chain Leaders, Chained to Tradition, Face the Whip

Supply Chain Shaman

One of my stark realizations this year is that smaller companies are beating larger and often more established companies on growth metrics, inventory turns, operating margin, and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). (In The metrics selection resulted from work with Arizona State University in 2013.) Look for the full report next week.).

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Walmart Transportation with Doug Estrada

The Logistics of Logistics

Doug has been a board member of the Washington DC Metro Police Foundation since 2016 and sits on the Advisory Board for Truckers Against Trafficking. Doug and his wife Lisa of 31 years reside in Bentonville, AR and have three adult children. Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, and other units worldwide.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

The bridge is part of the heavily traveled Interstate 695 linking Baltimore to Washington, D.C. Had the crash occurred a few hours later at the height of the morning commute the bridge would have likely been packed with commuters. An estimated 11.5

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Adapting in the Face of Change

Supply Chain Shaman

The focus needs to move from functional metrics to balanced scorecard outcomes. Functional metrics insulate organizations and throw the supply chain out of balance. Registrations are pouring in for the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit on September 6th-8th in Washington, DC. Wednesday, July 13 at 12:00 PM [link].

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CEO Warnings of AI Adoption: Changing or Eliminating Jobs

Supply Chain Matters

Synopsis A recent published report from the Washington Post is titled: Bosses want you to know AI is coming for your job ( Paid subscription or metered view ). Corporate level workers were told to relocate to certain facilities in specific cities and offices such as Arlington Virginia , Seattle Washington or Washington DC.

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My Lessons in Interviewing Supply Chains to Admire Award Winners

Supply Chain Shaman

The selection of metrics is based on prior work with Arizona State University to understand which metrics, in combination, correlate to market capitalization and price to book value. Registrations are pouring in for the Supply Chain Insights Global Summit on September 6th-8th in Washington, DC.