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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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Benefits of Using a Detroit Warehouse

3PL Insights

This makes outsourcing your warehousing needs an effective way to serve your customers without the large up-front costs. This article will explain the strategic advantages of having a dedicated warehouse based in Detroit. The transportation capabilities for the city of Detroit are quite impressive. Seaway: The St.

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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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Global Giants: ICAT Moves the World’s Largest Cargo with Chris Cser

The Logistics of Logistics

Chris is the Director of Operations at ICAT Logistics Detroit where they handle the shipments that other companies don’t, can’t, and won’t. Customers have come to depend on the experience, knowledge and capabilities of ICAT Logistics Detroit and its established partnerships around the world. Warehousing, if necessary.

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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.

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3 Priorities for Future Success in Logistics with Sarah Banks

The Logistics of Logistics

Based in Detroit, she has spent over 25 years in the logistics industry, including working with clients on complex and impactful solutions to transform organizations, processes and technology. They work in four key areas: blockchain, connected ports, connected container and warehouse automation. About Sarah Banks. About Accenture.

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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. Supply chain and logistics automation allow companies to refocus their efforts on tasks requiring human hands, and redundant tasks can be automated through robotics , as well as technologies designed to assist human workers.