This piece summarizes valuable reshoring and nearshoring insights from a recent discussion between JLL Industrial’s Executive Managing Director, Greg Matter, and Senior Vice President Ada. It discusses the trends, benefits, challenges and other factors U.S. manufacturers should know as they consider bringing their own operations and facilities stateside.

China’s directive comes at a time most major Chinese carmakers are looking to localize manufacturing so as to avoid tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.

The union is pushing for a 7% wage increase over a 12-month period, as well as an additional €170 ($188) per month for new trainees.

Nearly half of respondents (47%) believe the primary benefit to having a more diversified supply chain is reducing the risk of disruption from various events such as natural disasters.

The move comes as Chinese EV manufacturers such as BYD and SAIC Motor Corp.’s MG brand struggle to expand in Europe.

Two experts from Crowe LLP speculate on the impact of the most recent round of tariff increases by the U.S. on goods imported from China.

This guide emphasizes the strategic role of procurement in achieving environmental goals, offering a step-by-step methodology to easily track and manage scope 3 emissions.

With disruptions looming, procurement and supply chain managers are stepping up their game. The report is essential reading for all procurement and supply chain professionals looking to play a more strategic role in the enterprise.

Index-linked contracts combined with derivatives could actually create a completely predictable freight rate environment. Perhaps.

Canada, the U.S. and the EU have all accused China of providing unfair subsidies to automakers and green energy manufacturers.