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In Perspective
The U.S. Got a Tariff Shock. Now Comes the Supply Chain Reckoning.
Sweeping U.S. tariffs—10% on all imports, with significantly higher rates targeting countries like China and Vietnam—have upended decades of global supply chain strategy as well as the stock market.
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E-Commerce Business Owner Perspective: Joining Forces with Fulfillment by Amazon Businesses
Partnering with firms that leverage Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) helped take our business to the next level.
Read MoreBroken Processes and Broken Promises
Commerce operates on promises. Some are formalized in contracts, others are informal agreements. The processes that allow your supply chain to keep those promises also need to be managed and controlled.
Read MoreProtesting Economic Ignorance
I’m a big fan of freedom of speech, the right to assemble, and peaceful protest to effect change. But when exercising these rights, protesters must be aware of unintended consequences and potential collateral damage.
Read MoreThe Invisible Discipline
For all of its name recognition, supply chain management can be almost invisible within an organization.
Read MoreAre You Certifiable?
Deciding what role supply chain and logistics certifications and designations play in the hiring process is enough to drive you crazy.
Read MoreReading the Signs
When forecasting the future, it’s easy to be distracted by external indicators that sound significant. In supply chain management, indicators external to your enterprise, but internal to your supply chain, deserve your attention
Read MoreIt’s Time for Freight Classification Reform
If the volatile economy hasn’t made the case, demographics might. The motor carrier pricing structure needs an overhaul.
Read MoreResponding to the Past
We may need to remove all the mirrors in Washington, D.C.—not to shrink the egos of lawmakers and regulators, but to keep them from looking back and solving the problems of the past.
Read MoreLean on Me
Analyzing economic forecasts is like untangling spaghetti. But one thing is certain—recent economic trends are putting more pressure on supply chains.
Read MoreFor Carriers, Time is of the Essence
A subtle but dramatic shift is taking place in motor freight carriage. Distance still matters, but carriers are focusing on time.
Read MoreDisruptive Influences
Disruption is not a word supply chain managers like to hear. But operating today’s extended global supply chain is fraught with risks. Planning and building good relationships are your best defense.
Read MoreMad About Trade
Can Americans stop being angry about trade and instead get excited about the value it creates?
Read MoreConsuming Confidence
America is consuming again. More importantly, it also appears to be producing.
Read MoreInvesting in Human Infrastructure
Roads, rails, and bridges are not the only kind of infrastructure worth investing in. What about people?
Read MoreFreight Equals Politics
As the population shifts and Republicans gain control of Congress, it is time to strengthen the connection between our economic engine and political tide.
Read MoreWhen No One Listens, It’s Time to Shout
Quiet, rational urging doesn’t work. I now feel the need to shout: our industry needs a unified voice.
Read MoreA Supply Chain PIP Squeak
At the risk of launching yet another industry acronym, efficient supply chains require PIP: people, intelligence, and good processes.
Read MoreConflict in the Supply Chain
Everyone wants a smooth-flowing supply chain, free of conflict, says Perry A. Trunick, associate editor, Inbound Logistics. But the U.S. government has added a new wrinkle to the issue of supply chain management in the context of global politics and human rights.
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