Searched for tariffs in News & Content. There were 434 results found.
Found in News & Content, with a score of 4.61
Author: Venkat Srinivasan
Published: Friday, April 25, 2025
/article/collaborative-supply-chain-innovation
…Institute asked 18 executives how they are responding to tariffs: Here’s what they said From ‘China shock’ to recovery awe This technology worked well when Amazon controlled the entire process for its own retail inventory and worked with larger vendors. But things got more complex when it wanted to scale this for Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), its marketplace seller inventory. Here, third-party sellers—not Amazon— were responsible for the cost of transportation and fulfillment. To succeed, sellers had to change their warehouse operations to explicitly provide the contents of each box. Sellers did not understand the value proposition initially and what…
Found in News & Content, with a score of 68.58
Author: Rosemary Coates
Published: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
/article/the-reshoring-institute-asked-18-executives-how-they-are-responding-to-tariffs-heres-what-they-said
…any finished products, parts, or raw materials. On-again, off-again tariffs, pauses, delays, and increases make business planning very challenging. So how are companies responding? The Reshoring Institute recently conducted a series of interviews with 18 C-level executives across the country to ask how their businesses plan to respond to the Trump tariffs. Some of their answers were as expected and others were quite surprising. We interviewed executives from Upstate New York; New York City; Minneapolis; Toronto; Portland, Maine; Los Angeles; San Diego; and the Silicon Valley. These executives represented diverse industries including semiconductors, machining, power generation, consumer electronics, audio equipment,…
Found in News & Content, with a score of 69.65
Author: Dean Weber, Edward Chua, Beth Musumeci, Megha Kalsi, & Edward Watabe
Published: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
/article/tariffs-a-hidden-threat-to-corporate-and-supply-chain-security
…ask: “What do security breaches have to do with tariffs?” The answer is “a lot more than you may think.” Tariffs, sanctions, and other rapid government changes can cause catastrophic impacts to businesses and government agencies if we don’t pay attention. Some very often missed but extremely important topics are how a tariff or other governmental actions can impact the supply chain of companies, increase attacks on critical infrastructure (e.g., hospitals, power grid, transportation network), and significantly increase exposure to a cyberattack or breach. The nation-state sponsored attack on the Viasat KA-SAT satellite during the Russian-Ukraine War is a recent…
Found in Podcasts, with a score of 5.31
Author: SCMR Staff
Published: Thursday, April 10, 2025
/podcast/talking-supply-chain-state-of-the-smb-supply-chain-with-alibabas-yikun-shao
…consumer expectations. The conversation also touched on recent U.S. tariff changes, including the rollback of the de minimis exemption on low-value imports, and how these policies are adding complexity for SMBs. Shao explained how Alibaba is helping customers respond with tools like duty calculators, expanded supplier networks, and compliance guidance, as well as a new shipping partnership with Maersk that streamlines the booking process for businesses. Technology plays a major role in Alibaba’s strategy. Shao highlighted several tools built specifically to help SMBs intuitively locate and vet global suppliers—as well as the Alibaba Guarantee program, which offers fixed pricing, transparent…
Found in News & Content, with a score of 9.23
Author: Brian Straight
Published: Friday, April 4, 2025
/article/better-procurement-outcomes-start-with-relationships
…the Red Sea and, most recently, the impact of tariffs both effective and threatened.” In other words, external pressures are making supplier relationship management (SRM) a strategic priority. Organizations that previously viewed supplier interactions as transactional are now adopting a more collaborative approach—one that leverages communication and trust to drive resilience and growth. Relationships as a risk mitigation strategy Supply chain disruptions are no longer rare, one-off events. From global health crises to regional instability and shifting trade policies, uncertainty has become the norm. In this context, Lafaurie points out that strong supplier relationships are not just about avoiding bottlenecks.…
Found in News & Content, with a score of 37.21
Author: Jeff Berman
Published: Thursday, April 3, 2025
/article/ism-report-points-to-services-sector-growth-in-march-but-at-a-reduced-rate
…report highlighted various trends in the services sector, with tariffs again receiving a fair amount of attention. An Information services panelist said that the tariffs have caused issues in the groundwood paper market especially. “With a large amount of groundwood imported from Canada to the U.S., the tariffs and resulting delays have caused havoc with the supply chain and deliveries,” the panelist explained. “U.S. mills are getting backlogged and late from the additional tonnage they've taken on.” A Transportation & Warehousing respondent said that his company is holding back some money for emergency use in case the new administration targets…
Found in News & Content, with a score of 135.31
Author: SCMR Staff
Published: Thursday, April 3, 2025
/article/reactions-pour-in-on-trumps-reciprocal-tariffs
…an Executive Order, entitled “Regulating Imports with a Reciprocal Tariff to Rectify Trade Practices that Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits,” in which the United States will institute reciprocal tariffs on countries throughout the world. In comments at the White House’s Rose Garden, Trump described the measure as a “declaration of economic independence,” noting that for years Americans were forced to sit on the sidelines as other nations got rich and powerful, at the expense of the U.S., and stated that it is now the U.S.’s turn to prosper and use trillions of dollars to…
Found in Podcasts, with a score of 30.21
Author: SCMR Staff
Published: Thursday, April 3, 2025
/podcast/talking-supply-chain-tariff-reality
Tariff talk is everywhere in 2025, but while much of the conversation in the supply chain has focused on cost and how to mitigate the impact of tariffs, what impact are they actually having on the ground? Retail software technology provider SPS Commerce’s Director, Product ManagementTracey Ortiz joined the Talking Supply Chain podcast to talk about what is happening in the warehouse and logistics sectors as a result of tariffs, both actual and proposed. Ortiz told host Brian Straight there has been a 14% increase in inbound container traffic at the nation’s 10 largest ports as companies sought to bring…
Found in News & Content, with a score of 4.61
Author: Marko Kovacevic
Published: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
/article/navigating-the-future-building-a-resilient-supply-chain-in-2025
…and the evolution of supply chain talent Protectionism Rising tariffs and protectionist policies in major economies are transforming cost structures and competitive dynamics. Businesses must adapt through price adjustments and supply source shifts while evolving their strategies. A Constellation of Value approach enables organizations to stay competitive by building resilient, adaptable supply chains. Sustainability commitment Sustainability is no longer just a regulatory requiremen—it is a core business imperative driven by customers, investors, suppliers, and employees. Businesses must integrate sustainability practices into their operations and align their supply chains with key brand values to maintain a competitive edge. Manufacturing and sourcing…
Found in News & Content, with a score of 10.61
Author: Jeff Berman
Published: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
/article/manufacturing-contracts-in-march-as-tariff-impact-weighs-on-growth-notes-ism
Coming off of two consecutive months of growth, manufacturing activity in March did not keep the momentum going, according to the new edition of the Manufacturing Report on Business, which was issued today by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, came in at 49 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 1.3% from February’s 50.3 reading. January’s PMI, at 50.9, represented the first growth month, after a 26-month run of contraction. The March PMI reading topped the 12-month average, of 48.5 by 0.5%. January’s 50.9 and October’s 46.9 mark the respective high…
