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As vehicle exports from Mexico to North America surged, Volkswagen Mexico found itself confronting a significant supply chain crisis. Its long-established logistics model, built around rail and RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping, could no longer keep pace. Capacity shortages, service unreliability, and inventory congestion threatened to disrupt VW’s production flow and delivery commitments to U.S. and Canadian …

How Volkswagen and Maersk Solved an Export Bottleneck with “Cars in Containers” Read More »

In the fast-evolving pharmaceutical industry, Vertex Pharmaceuticals stands out not only for its scientific breakthroughs but also for its human-centric approach to digital transformation. At the recent ARC Forum 2025, Rachelle Howard, Director of Manufacturing Systems Automation and Digital Strategy, showcased how Vertex strategically blends advanced technology with a strong people-focused culture to boost manufacturing …

Vertex Pharmaceuticals: How a Human-Centric Digital Strategy Transforms Supply Chain Agility Read More »

Yesterday afternoon, the Trump Administration formalized a broad package of tariff measures labeled as a “Declaration of Economic Independence.” The measures introduce both general and highly targeted tariffs, directly affecting global supply chains, cross-border logistics, and international trade flows. The policy includes universal tariffs, reciprocal tariffs, product-specific duties, and for the first time, the suspension …

Trump’s April 2, 2025 Tariff Announcement: What It Means for Global Supply Chains and Logistics Read More »

Global supply chains have been tested repeatedly by a series of disruptive events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S.-China trade disputes, and natural disasters. Companies that previously prioritized cost-cutting and centralized sourcing quickly found themselves exposed to serious production and distribution risks. In response, many organizations have shifted toward decentralized and regionalized supply chain models, distributing …

Decentralizing Supply Chains: How Regional Models Drive Resilience and Flexibility Read More »

Supply chain practitioners seeking the best way to speed decision intelligence, unify supply chain data, and increase operational efficiency can benefit from a supply chain data gateway. A data gateway is essentially a connective tissue across your supply chain, providing unified access to supply chain data from various sources, including enterprise systems, data feeds, data …

10 Ways A Data Gateway Improves Time to Value Across Your End-to-End Supply Chain Read More »

Before we get to the news, I’d like to mention that today is my last day at ARC Advisory Group and this is my last article for Logistics Viewpoints. I’d like to thank Andy Chatha, the owner of ARC, for giving me the opportunity to work in an area that has become my life’s passion. …

Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Autos and Auto Components: The Immediate Impact is Negligible Read More »

This week’s supply chain and logistics news highlights significant policy shifts, major corporate investments, and advancements in logistics technology. The U.S. has imposed a 25% tariff on foreign-made cars, likely driving up vehicle prices and disrupting the automotive industry. Meanwhile, Johnson & Johnson is investing $5.5 billion to expand its U.S. manufacturing, strengthening its pharmaceutical …

Supply Chain & Logistics News of The Week (March 24rd to March 28th 2025) Read More »

Five years ago, we all thought the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in the most disrupted supply chain landscape we would ever see. We were wrong. Since then, supply chain disruptions and volatility have only increased. Three months into 2025, we have seen a barrage of on-again, off-again tariffs that have supply chain and logistics teams reeling, …

Mastering Disruption: A Smarter, More Connected Approach Read More »

Supply chain disruptions have become a persistent operational risk. Geopolitical instability, extreme weather, labor shortages, and fluctuating consumer demand regularly impact global logistics. Traditional supply chain planning, which relies on historical data and reactive adjustments, is no longer adequate for managing these challenges. Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping supply chain operations by enabling predictive planning, …

Amazon and the Shift to AI-Driven Supply Chain Planning Read More »

NEW YORK & OTTAWA, ON – March 24, 2025 – Infor, the industry cloud complete company, and Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX: KXS) an end-to-end supply chain orchestration, today announced a new partnership that will deliver improved alignment of supply chain plans with business objectives and strategies for midmarket discrete manufacturing companies. The partnership includes launching Kinaxis …

Infor and Kinaxis Launch Enterprise Planning Solution for Discrete Manufacturers Read More »