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The Ladies of Logistics & Global Trends
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The Ladies of Logistics & Global Trends

E-Commerce & Logistics, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, I've Been Thinking, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics

The Ladies of Logistics & Global Trends

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 [...]

admin2024-02-16T21:34:20-08:00September 10, 2018|Categories: E-Commerce & Logistics, Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, I've Been Thinking, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: business relationships, global supply chain, logistics, supply chain resiliency, trade|

The Resilient Supply Chain: Global Trade Unrest
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The Resilient Supply Chain: Global Trade Unrest

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

The Resilient Supply Chain: Global Trade Unrest

In today's Amazonian environment, the customer experience is of paramount importance. Nothing else matters if the customer isn't happy. Thus, all the conversations going on about trade really just comes back to the customer. What is the best way to service your customers?

admin2024-02-16T21:36:30-08:00September 5, 2018|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: supply chain resiliency|

Trans-Pacific Trade Delays – Are You Prepared?
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Trans-Pacific Trade Delays – Are You Prepared?

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

Trans-Pacific Trade Delays – Are You Prepared?

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.

admin2024-02-16T21:40:40-08:00August 24, 2018|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: global supply chain, logistics, supply chain, supply chain disruptions, supply chain resiliency, trade|

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|

Imports & Exports: Which Companies Dominate? Related Impacts?
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Imports & Exports: Which Companies Dominate? Related Impacts?

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

Imports & Exports: Which Companies Dominate? Related Impacts?

How significant is freight to your bottom line? For example, when I was a VP of Operations for an absorbent healthcare products manufacturer (adult diapers, hospital underpads), freight was a BIG concern.

admin2024-02-16T22:15:48-08:00May 25, 2018|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Briefing, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: export, global supply chain, logistics, supply chain|

Have You Thought About Crossing Borders Lately?
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Have You Thought About Crossing Borders Lately?

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

Have You Thought About Crossing Borders Lately?

Insights on leveraging cross-border trade for business growth and wider market reach

admin2024-02-20T22:14:19-08:00March 5, 2018|Categories: Global Trade, Geopolitics, & Import/ Export, Supply Chain Trade & Logistics|Tags: export, global supply chain, the case for US manufacturing|

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.?