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

Logistics Viewpoints

auto parts are sourced from Mexico, making the tariff impact immediate and severe. Mitigation Strategies in Agriculture Farmers are exploring new export markets in South America and Europe to compensate for declining North American sales. Approximately 40% of U.S. Vehicle production costs in the U.S.

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

The most obvious impact was the disruption of traffic and transportation. For example, a redundant supply chain may have safety stocks, contingency contracts, multiple sourcing, and diversified networks to ensure the availability and continuity of supply. The collapse had several immediate and long-term consequences for the region.

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Reflections on Hard Hats and Safety Shoes…

Supply Chain Shaman

When the added costs of transportation and inventory working capital impacts are added, there is a solid logic to bringing manufacturing back to North America. Mexico has become more attractive, and many companies are looking at alternative sourcing in Latin and South America.

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How PLM Software Helps Global Battery Companies Navigate Growth and Challenges

Arena Solutions

2 Factors Driving Battery Industry Growth Electrification of Transportation: The shift toward EVs is a major driver of battery demand. Renewable Energy Integration: As industries move in the direction of renewable energy sources like solar and wind, the need for efficient energy storage solutions is vital.

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What Could Stop Lithium from Revolutionizing Transportation?

Elementum

The answer is… transportation. But before lithium can meet its full potential, the problem of transportation must be addressed. Many of the country's railroad tracks and services are still not fully equipped to handle dangerous chemical transportation, and regulators are hurrying to catch up with the burgeoning market.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 2-6, 2017)

Talking Logistics

and South America, collects, cleanses and commercializes logistics trade data from over 50 nations across 5 continents, including key markets in North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the European Union. million in cash. According to the press release: Datamyne, primarily operating in the U.S.

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Handfield’s Supply Chain Analytics Predictions for 2014

Supply Chain View from the Field

I also worked with a team of leading thinkers in developing the Future of Procurement Report (published by KPMG) , as well as publish the BVL International Global Logistics Trends and Strategies report with a team of leading academics and executives in Europe, China, North and South America, Russia, and India.