The U.S.-China trade war already had American companies rethinking their relationships with Chinese manufacturers. Then came two additional nails in the coffin.
These pockets of resistance along the supply chain underscore the balancing act needed to contain the coronavirus and protect workers deemed essential while delivering goods and services.
Varieties favored by some high-end suppliers like Stumptown Coffee Roaster or Nestle SA’s Blue Bottle are surging in price — and that’s reaching consumers.
More than $1.7 billion in goods cross the border each day from Mexico into the U.S., with more than 70% traveling by truck. For businesses on both sides of the border, getting goods from point A to B can be a complex, confusing and expensive process.
The latest supply chain news, analysis, trends and best practices for companies operating in Latin America. The Latin American region consists of 19 sovereign states and several territories and dependencies that stretch from the northern border of Mexico to the southern tip of South America. Learn how businesses are optimizing supply chain and logistics performance in these regions - addressing a range of challenges such as rising labor costs, poor infrastructure, complex customs and tax laws, unstable political climates and government controlled exchange rates.
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