The levies range between 8% and 35% depending on the manufacturer — on top of an existing 10% tariff — and are set to remain in place for the next five years.
We congratulate the winner and finalists of this year’s Supply Chain Innovation Award competition, and trust that their examples will motivate others to seek out new ideas and solutions.
Every year, costs will increase, waste will need to be reduced, and sustainability standards will determine how orders are packaged and shipped across the globe. What’s certain is that shippers will be dealing with these challenges for the foreseeable future.
There is general consensus that smart factory tools will transform the way that products are made within five years. What’s less clear is how and where to deploy them.