September 10, 2018 Thanks to Elizabeth Warren for hosting the informal Southern CA group, the Ladies of Logistics (LOL) as we had a fabulous time and made amazing connections. Where else can you go and see every key connection related to trucking, the ports, freight forwarders, logistics, global [...]
There is a LOT of conversation about trade wars, tariffs and politics yet what has created havoc this week is an act of mother nature.
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?
Where are you sourcing from currently? Don't just jump on the new bandwagon of reshoring but you should give your total cost of ownership a second look as well as dig into your customers' expectations and sourcing impacts.
What might seem impossible to us might not be! Do you tend to write off ideas before considering their full value? Perhaps we should take a page from Wisconsin's playbook and look at the big picture, think long-term and mix it up a bit.
The World Logistics Center impacts the global economy and has a role in reshaping logistics and supply chain dynamics.
Take a look at your supply chain. How are you likely to be affected by changes to NAFTA? What risks should you account for?
Trump's trade policies impact the global supply chain - explore strategies for adaptation in this article by Lisa Anderson
Are you prepared to leverage additional technology to remain competitive?
Sometimes inventory problems are people problems.
