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Developing Agile Procurement Strategies: Thriving Amid Global Trade Disruptions

Logistics Viewpoints

As a supply chain executive, picture beginning your day with a cup of coffee when a news alert notifies you of newly imposed tariffs affecting your primary suppliers in China. Tariffs on steel from Chinaup 25%and retaliatory moves from Canada and Mexico may turn supplier relationships upside down.

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Diversification Is The Lifeblood Of Your Supply Chain

Blue Grace Logistics

Given the importance of the subject, we hosted a webinar on the topic – From Chips to Dips in Service? Source: BlueGrace Logistics Webinar: From Chips to Dips in Service? For example wholesalers, retailers, e-commerce websites, also benefit in the form of more saleable goods to offer their customers.

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7 Distribution Technology Trends Worth Discussing

GlobalTranz

Modern distribution technology has significantly changed how suppliers get their products to end-users, and consumers are driving changes in how Distributors use technology to better their business processes. Value-Added Services and TMS Capabilities Are Critical Points in Contract Negotiation.

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Logistics Bureau Supply Chain and Logistics News Roundup, July 2022

Logistics Bureau

Thirdly, suppliers and buyers are finding it increasingly difficult to do business due to the need for compliance with the continuing barrage of harsh sanctions. Many Western enterprises unknowingly depend on Russian and perhaps Ukrainian companies as t ier 2 suppliers. Firstly, the war is having a direct impact on ports and routes.

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Terrified of Tariffs? Three Key Strategies to Implement Tariff Optimization and Create Adaptive Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Strategy: Reshoring production, regionalizing supply chains, or finding alternative suppliers are among the strategies available to mitigate the impact of tariffs on intermediate goods. Example: Aluminum ingots are imported from China into the U.S. Example: A pickup truck assembled in Mexico using parts from the U.S.