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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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Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution – Possibly the Most Important Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

This article was written to concisely aggregate and communicate that information from a supply chain perspective. The Covid-19 supply chain is incredibly complex, involving large volumes and numerous partners. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is mostly being shipped from Kalamazoo, Michigan directly to the point of use.

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Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution – Possibly the Most Important Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

This article was written to concisely aggregate and communicate that information from a supply chain perspective. The Covid-19 supply chain is incredibly complex, involving large volumes and numerous partners. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is mostly being shipped from Kalamazoo, Michigan directly to the point of use.

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The Green Corridor: Full Circle – The Promise and Struggles of the Circular Economy and Green Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Green Corridor: Full Circle – The Promise and Struggles of the Circular Economy and Green Supply Chains. This is my mantra for building green supply chains. A study by the University of Michigan in 2018 showed how a patty of plant-based Beyond meat compared to a regular US beef patty of meat.

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Last Mile Delivery Grows Up with Ron Richardson

The Logistics of Logistics

Ron has also played a key role in the success of FourKites, a logistics technology company. Ron holds a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University and a master’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. Walton Supply Chain College. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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The Open Deck Market with Jacob Mcleod

The Logistics of Logistics

Jacob Mcleod , Graduate of University of Michigan, began a logistics career at Con-way Multimodal learning the industry from the floor. Took an opportunity with Ryder to help build their brokerage group learning different facets of freight management and supply chain optimization. About Jacob Mcleod.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 14 – 20)

Logistics Viewpoints

We’ve all been talking about the looming supply chain talent shortage for quite some time. Autonomous cargo ship completes 500-mile voyage. The supply chain’s little-known weakest link: railroad workers. Nations aim to secure supply chains with “friend-shoring”.