Tariffs can disrupt costs, timing and sourcing, making business owners question whether they should purchase inventory ahead of time to hedge against tax hikes. Purchasing products pre-tariff enactment can reduce…
READ MORE >While your business can build and scale your supply chain in-house, many companies partner with a third-party supply chain management expert. Outsourcing supply chain management makes shipping, logistics and distribution…
READ MORE >The United States will impose fees on Chinese-built ships calling at American ports—regardless of ownership, in a ruling that the global shipping community has been waiting to hear about for months (Splash 247).
READ MORE >Proper inventory control is essential to your supply chain. How your business manages stock directly impacts your ability to meet customer demand. Having the right amount of inventory in the…
READ MORE >White House issues Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Ensures National Security and Economic Resilience Through Section 232 Actions on Processed Critical Minerals and Derivative Products.
READ MORE >E-commerce is shifting to meet customer delivery expectations. Consumers and businesses expect faster, more flexible deliveries without added cost. That puts pressure on logistics providers as the last mile of…
READ MORE >Silicon wafers are a fragile, valuable component used widely in manufacturing. They are often used as the building blocks for chip fabrication, flight computers and dozens of other sophisticated devices.…
READ MORE >United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee Tuesday told lawmakers that the fees, which are supposed to help jumpstart a revival of U.S. shipbuilding, prompted overwhelming opposition from across the shipping industry (Freight Waves).
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