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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. production at its South Carolina plant to reduce reliance on North American imports. Cold storage warehouses are experiencing congestion, as food producers attempt to delay shipments until trade tensions ease. Approximately 40% of U.S.

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The Next Frontier in Food Logistics with Alexis Mizell-Pleasant

The Logistics of Logistics

She has a background in journalism and a diverse resume of experience in many communications roles for companies like the Medical University of South Carolina, Amazon, and a major non-profit in the city of Charleston, SC. The magazine serves as an excellent source of buyers in various areas of the food and beverage industry.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

South Carolina prohibits importation of some birds due to avian flu. A pair of tech providers within the warehouse automation space, Louisville, Kentucky-based MHS Global and Atlanta-based Fortna , are combining to form a new multinational logistics provider, the companies announced this week.

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Say Customer Service and Mean It

Supply Chain Shaman

Starbucks redesigned their cups for the Grande product, and the flimsy cups were a source of constant spills and burns. The two primary manufacturing sites are located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Irmo, South Carolina. Additionally, the Company operates several warehousing and assembly locations to over 100 core markets.

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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. Evacuations and Shutdowns.

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Unlocking the Value of Global Supply Chain: the Case Studies

Supply Chain Opz

In order to control its supply chain, they use a central warehouse to Germany to receive and ship products to local distribution centers in different countries. Under this program, they source products directly from small or medium-sized farmers. They also don''t own any stores because they choose to rent the space.

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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. Reportedly, 17,000 sites are at risk and include support for manufacturing, fabrication, warehousing, distribution and materials testing.