The U.S.-China trade war is miring global supply chains in increasing uncertainty — with over half of U.S. companies with global supply chains reporting adverse impact.
Thanks to cheap labor, U.S. wood-furniture manufacturers like Bassett Furniture Industries often import their products from Asia — making logistics providers crucial partners.
New demands generated by omnichannel and other supply-chain innovations are posing challenges to 3PLs — and technology is expected to play a major role in solving them.
The term “forensic science” conjures up images of police dramas and crime investigations. But it turns out to have a strong connection to global supply chains, too.