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Three Good Arguments for a Flexible Supply Chain

Flexibility and simplification are critical to keeping pace with technological advances in supply-chain management.

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China Ties Agriculture Binge to Trump Reducing U.S. Tariffs

Chinese officials are willing to start purchasing more U.S. agricultural products as part of the “phase one” trade deal, but it is not likely to reach the $40 billion to $50 billion touted by Trump.

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QuestaWeb Configures Fragrance Company’s Complex Procedures Into Its Advanced FTZ Software

Challenge: A fragrance and flavor company wanted to create a foreign trade zone (FTZ) in which it could perform both manufacturing and distribution functions. Due to its many product formulations — and ingredients coming from the U.S. and around the world — tracking inventory was complex. Some incoming ingredients also skipped manufacturing and were sold raw.

European Vineyards, Cheesemakers React to Blow From U.S. Tariffs

Cheeses from France, Italy and the Netherlands, wines, Scotch whisky and Greek canned peaches are just some of the European exports whose prices are set to rise in the U.S. after the Trump administration announced new tariffs on billions of dollars of EU products starting Oct. 18.

Source: Bloomberg

Foreign Trade Zone Incentive Program Helps Relieve Tariff Challenges

Challenge: Since February 2018, the cost of duties for U.S.-China operations has substantially grown. There are now $550 billion in tariffs applied exclusively to Chinese imports, while China has imposed $185 billion on U.S. goods.

Order-Centric TMS: Managing Rising Pressures of the Modern Supply Chain

In recent years, the supply chain industry has undergone significant changes. With the advent of e-commerce, businesses are under increasing pressure to keep pace with growing customer demands, shorter product lifecycles, and global competition. Multi-enterprise business networks have been an effective first step to meeting these challenges and leveraging the vast potential of this new landscape.

Order-Centric TMS: Managing the Rising Pressures of the Modern Supply Chain

Medical Cannabis Exporter Sees a Window Before Market Floods

Medical cannabis producers have a five-year window to reap high prices for their products before supply floods the market.

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How Smart Use of Service Supply Chain Can Recession-Proof Your Business

When a supply chain is lean and responsive to data, economic downturns can have minimal impact.

How Smart Use of Service Supply Chain Can Recession-Proof your Business

Trump Plans Crackdown on Fentanyl Shipments From China, Others

A draft executive order would target foreign shippers routing deliveries through the U.S. Postal Service — not the two-largest U.S. couriers United Parcel Service Inc. and FedEx Corp.

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Trade War Casts Shadow Over Climate Message: Frankfurt Auto Show

Geopolitical volatility adds another layer of uncertainty to an industry in the midst of a radical overhaul as the end of combustion-engine era looms.

Source: Bloomberg

Global Sugar Rumble: It's India Versus the Rest of World's Producers

Sugar prices have slumped to the lowest in 11 months, defying forecasts for a shift in the global market to a deficit from a surplus.

Source: Bloomberg

Parcel Cargo Chains Coming of Age

Parcel Cargo Chains Coming of Age

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