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Logistics GDP share rose in ’24, not likely to drop: CSCMP report

Freight Waves

” Higher tariffs on trucks coming out of Mexico and Canada “could drive up equipment costs and load to shortages,” the report said. Acar cited ATA warnings that a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico could add $35,000 to the cost of a new truck. ” Acar reviewed data from Morgan Stanley on contract and spot rates.

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What Retailers are Saying About Tariffs - Part 3

Cathy Roberson

Reported on April 24 For the moment, we have paused certain purchases from China that were destined for the US market, and will rely on our current inventory to meet short-term demand. Recall, we purchased targeted additional inventory in late fiscal '25 and early fiscal '26, ahead of tariffs. Christopher J. Christopher J.

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Modernizing MRO Planning: How Leading Companies Are Transforming Maintenance Supply Chains

o9 Solutions

Interestingly, despite its critical importance, MRO is frequently treated as a procurement function rather than a strategic lever. The consequences are familiar: excess inventory, chronic stockouts, urgent purchases, high logistics costs, and little visibility into whether supply is aligned with maintenance demand.

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How Tariffs Disrupt Supply Chains: A Closer Look at Strategy, Inventory, and Resilience

RFgen

ports may now route through Mexico. We advocate for continuous innovation as a key tool in future-proofing supply chains. Waiting for a tariff shock can leave you scrambling for solutions, whereas adopting proactive measures today transforms potential disruptions into opportunities for sustained competitive advantage.

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How to Drive Cost-Effective Nearshoring with Automation

IQMS

Real-time data captured by MES software at nearshore facilities can prove invaluable for gaining a more accurate, immediate end-to-end view of shop floor operations. One DELMIAWorks customer who has been nearshoring for years—expanding operations from the western US to Mexico—has gone further. Ensure production consistency.

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Selling Into the EU? Time to Start Preparing for the Digital Product Passport

Supply Chain Brain

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. Hunt, BNSF and GMXT Launch Intermodal Freight Delivery Service in Mexico Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage The Top 8 EDI Myths - Debunked!

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Global Trade is Complex: Isn’t It Time to Simplify?

QAD

One recent consequence of these tariff announcements is Stellantis temporary suspension of production at a plant in Mexico and another in Canada. These include holding back on purchase orders in the hopes that tariffs will be removed or reduced after further trade talks, moving production facilities, or applying for tariff remedy programs.

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