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Global Supply Chains in Flux as U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Take Effect

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auto parts are sourced from Mexico, making the tariff impact immediate and severe. production at its South Carolina plant to reduce reliance on North American imports. Exploring alternative shipping routes via Gulf Coast ports to bypass land border congestion. Approximately 40% of U.S. Vehicle production costs in the U.S.

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“Just in Time” for Automotive: Enabling Tariff Risk Mitigation in as Little as 7 Days 

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For example, aluminum raw material is cast into a piston in Canada, then shipped to Detroit for machining incurring a 25% tariff based on the piston’s value. This includes network redesign, tariff exposure analysis across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, and sourcing strategies aligned with your organizations risk appetite.

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VW’s Scout Is Rethinking EV Designs to Cut Rare Earths, CEO Says

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Scout is monitoring the situation as it builds out its South Carolina production facility. trade negotiations with China. CEO Jim Farley told Bloomberg last week that supplies remain “day-to-day” despite apparent progress in U.S. talks with China. We can see transparently it’s an issue and we can navigate it,” Keogh said.

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Unlocking the Value of Global Supply Chain: the Case Studies

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In order to control its supply chain, they use a central warehouse to Germany to receive and ship products to local distribution centers in different countries. Under this program, they source products directly from small or medium-sized farmers. They also don''t own any stores because they choose to rent the space.

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Handfield’s Supply Chain Analytics Predictions for 2014

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I helped create the first North American chapter of BVL International in the Carolinas, and we hosted two meetings at Volvo in North Carolina and Thyssen-Krupp in South Carolina. anufacturing needs specifications from design for equipment calibration, sourcing needs the specifications for outsourced components).

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

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Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Peak produce shipping season refers to the time period when the largest volume of fruits and vegetables are harvested and subsequently shipped to markets across the US, impacting truck capacity. California.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- October 10 2023

Supply Chain Matters

OCEMA”) , an industry association consisting of 10 major international container shipping companies. Under its new ownership, CCM will reportedly have a significantly expanded capital base providing the financial support needed for the launch of the new South Atlantic Consolidated Chassis Pool.