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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. auto parts are sourced from Mexico, making the tariff impact immediate and severe. Today’s escalation of U.S.

Mexico 201
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The Next Frontier in Food Logistics with Alexis Mizell-Pleasant

The Logistics of Logistics

Alexis Mizell-Pleasant and Joe Lynch discuss the next frontier in food logistics. Alexis is Managing Editor at Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. Food Logistics and sister publication Supply & Demand Chain Executive also operate SCN Summit and Women in Supply Chain Forum.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. South Carolina prohibits importation of some birds due to avian flu. The post This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22) appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Richard crossed the finish line at 2:52 pm, which was almost the exact time the bombs went off.

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Hurricane Florence: What We Know About the Year's First Major Storm

Elementum

It will deliver tropical-storm-level winds by noon Thursday to North Carolina's coast, and hurricane-force winds and dangerous storm surges by late Thursday or early Friday. Due to unusual atmospheric conditions , Florence may head down the Southeast coast, heading for South Carolina. Get support from the logistics community.

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Handfield’s Supply Chain Analytics Predictions for 2014

Supply Chain View from the Field

I’ve had the good fortune to be presented with opportunities for compelling discussions with a significant group of leading thinkers, senior executives in procurement, logistics, and technology management over this past year. With globalization, the need to partner with local logistics service providers becomes an imperative.

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Skillfully Managing Manufacturing Reshoring Projects

GlobalTranz

The overall exit and the logistics process in moving a factory must be carefully managed. Otis attempted a reshoring project, bringing production from Mexico to South Carolina. You want to be as close as possible to your markets to optimize logistics costs. An Example. Consider Otis Elevator. Avoiding Failure.

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Hurricane Debby Impacts US Southeast

Supply Chain Matters

The storm track is expected to meander on a course headed for Georgia and the South Carolina and North Carolina coastal regions. Forecasters indicate that the storm will downgrade to a tropical storm and considerably slow its forward movement.