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

Logistics Viewpoints

The 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 20% tariffs on Chinese goods are expected to increase production costs, disrupt logistics networks, and force companies to rethink supply chains. Key border crossings, including Laredo, Texas, and Detroit, Michigan, are experiencing delays of up to 24 hours, as U.S.

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What is Supply Chain Resiliency?

Logistics Viewpoints

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the supply chain resiliency test. Supply chain disruption has many sources: tariffs and trade disputes, natural disasters, pandemics, economic uncertainty and cybersecurity attacks.

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REPOST: 3 Emerging Supply Chain Trends with Steve Elwell

The Logistics of Logistics

Joe Lynch and Steve Elwell discuss 3 emerging supply chain trends. He is an expert in the growth and turnaround of small and medium manufacturing, logistics, and technology businesses. He lives with his family in suburban Detroit. In this podcast, Joe and Steve discuss 3 emerging supply chain trends.

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Top Supply Chain and Logistics Automation Trends to Watch for in 2019

GlobalTranz

The concept of automating processes and activities is a major sticking point for supply chain and logistics. Shippers need to understand the top supply chain and logistics automation trends to watch for in 2019. How New LTL Technologies & Processes are Changing the Shipping Game.

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Supply Chain Disruptions Are Here to Stay with Steve Elwell

The Logistics of Logistics

Steve Elwell and Joe Lynch discuss why supply chain disruptions are here to stay. Steve is he Managing Director of Haxlar , an integrated manufacturing solutions provider, delivering design, manufacturing, sourcing, supply chain, and product management services for a wide range of industries. About Steve Elwell.

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Freight Recession: Opportunity or Threat with Steve Elwell

The Logistics of Logistics

Steve has lead multiple technology, manufacturing, and start-up businesses as CEO, COO, and President. Prior to strategy and turnaround, Steve ran an IT, and automation businesses and owned a retained executive search firm. iDev provides the technological expertise, but your leadership and talent propel it further.

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How To Overcome Supply Chain Disruption

GlobalTranz

Supply chain disruption is a fact of life for every company that moves any type of product. Don’t expect to plan for every disruption; instead, develop a strategy to overcome supply chain disruption, regardless of the source. A resilient supply chain may be stretched to the max, but it doesn’t break.