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What the Election Means for Manufacturing & Supply Chain
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What the Election Means for Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Business & the Economy, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Scalability & Resource Planning, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

What the Election Means for Manufacturing & Supply Chain

What does the election mean for manufacturing and supply chain? Will it be a continuation of the status quo, a surge for manufacturers, or a further dampening of the economy?

How the Election Could Impact the Supply Chain
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How the Election Could Impact the Supply Chain

Business & the Economy, In The News, Media, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

How the Election Could Impact the Supply Chain

The economy is facing headwinds with high inflation, interest rates, and concerning employment numbers. The world is on high-risk alert with the Russia Ukraine war, and the Israel Hamas war, which has expanded to Hezbollah.

admin2024-11-05T09:19:50-08:00September 3, 2024|Categories: Business & the Economy, In The News, Media, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: Brushware Magazine, geopolitical risk, natural resources, supply chain, tariffs, VUCA|

Paying Attention to Reshoring & USMCA?
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Paying Attention to Reshoring & USMCA?

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Paying Attention to Reshoring & USMCA?

July 6, 2020 As supply chain has gained in prominence in the media with the increase in tariffs and the many challenges associated with coronavirus, reshoring has become of keen interest. Surveys are showing it is more than just a passing interest with executives. Instead, it is in [...]

admin2025-02-20T17:31:20-08:00July 6, 2020|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, I've Been Thinking, Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: global supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, reshoring, supply chain, tariffs, trade, USMCA|

U.S., China Sign Historic Phase One Trade Deal
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U.S., China Sign Historic Phase One Trade Deal

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

U.S., China Sign Historic Phase One Trade Deal

According to the National Association of Manufacturers press release, the U.S and China trade deal is an unprecedented phase one win for manufacturers. Previously the NAM CEO lamented that "China has proven one of the most troubling markets in the world for manufacturers, due to its lack of commitment [...]

admin2024-02-16T18:14:14-08:00January 17, 2020|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: supply chain, supply chain optimization, tariffs, trade|

Supply Chain Made in Vietnam?
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Supply Chain Made in Vietnam?

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Supply Chain Made in Vietnam?

Explore the considerations for strategic sourcing decisions between China and Vietnam for business success.

admin2024-02-16T18:18:51-08:00December 24, 2019|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: global supply chain, manufacturing, supply chain, tariffs|

Is Vietnam the New China?
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Is Vietnam the New China?

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Is Vietnam the New China?

Discover the potential of Vietnam as a sourcing destination. Explore the benefits, challenges, and impacts of Vietnam for your manufacturing needs.

admin2024-02-16T18:51:12-08:00November 15, 2019|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: global supply chain, manufacturing, supply chain, tariffs, trade|

Manufacturing is On the Move
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Manufacturing is On the Move

Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration

Manufacturing is On the Move

Reshoring was at record levels in 2018! Manufacturers are starting to return as they see the total costs of offshoring combined with the rising costs in China and improved competitiveness of the U.S.

admin2024-05-15T13:30:40-07:00July 25, 2019|Categories: Manufacturing, Reshoring/ Nearshoring, Supply Chain (End-to-End), Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Optimization & Collaboration|Tags: backup sources of supply, diversification, Industry Week, manufacturing, reshoring, supply chain resiliency, tariffs|

Supply Chain: Keeping an Eye on Global Markets
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Supply Chain: Keeping an Eye on Global Markets

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Supply Chain: Keeping an Eye on Global Markets

If there ever was a strategic topic of critical importance no matter your position in the supply chain, it is keeping an eye on global markets. Are you making this a priority?

admin2024-02-16T21:50:57-08:00August 1, 2018|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: global supply chain, logistics, supply chain, supply chain risk, supply chain trends, tariffs, trade|

Tariff News & Impacts….Whirlpool Adds People; LG Raises Price
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Tariff News & Impacts….Whirlpool Adds People; LG Raises Price

Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

Tariff News & Impacts….Whirlpool Adds People; LG Raises Price

Have you checked in with your supply chain lately? Will they be geared up to support you or have you ignored them and don't know what might happen as production ramps up in the U.S.?