There are valid reasons for space launches. The GPS navigation we use in our cars would not be possible without satellites. The Space Station supports scientific research, so space flights that shuttle astronauts and freight to and from the station are valid. And unfortunately, missiles and satellites are necessary for defense. But space flight to […]

President Trump has been quite vocal when discussing US trade deals, often lamenting how the US has been getting the short end of the stick on almost every trade deal. One of his first moves as President was to pull the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) citing it as a bad deal. Since then, […]

Last week President Trump announced that the US will impose tariffs of 25 percent on imported steel and 10 percent on imported aluminum. Last year I disclosed in a Logistics Viewpoints article that I see the Trump administration’s trade proposals as posturing and rhetoric to set up future negotiations to leverage the US’s economic clout […]

Trump blasted the United States Postal Service for charging Amazon “so little.” Amazon is using zone skipping, something difficult to do. And the USPS may indeed be undercharging.

On June 1st, the US withdrew from the Paris Climate deal. Many of the largest companies in the world have embraced sustainability. almost all organizations (97 percent) place a high level of importance on sustainable procurement.
The problem is that initially most companies don’t focus sustainable procurement on greenhouse gas reductions.

Richard Peretz, UPS CFO, was on CNBC yesterday morning discussing the company’s most recent earnings release. The interview addressed a number of prominent topics in the logistics world. First of all, he noted the ongoing increase in B-to-C as a percentage of UPS’ overall business, and as we have stated repeatedly on Logistics Viewpoints, this […]

Supply chain executives at companies with global supply chains are paying close attention to what happens surrounding import tariffs and trade rules now that Donald Trump is the President elect. On the campaign trail Trump promised to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement and impose punitive damages on goods made in China.

Intensifying geopolitical unrest. Increasing concerns over mass supply chain disruptions. Extreme tariff volatility. It’s a rollercoaster for logistics and supply chain leaders operating in global markets. Add emerging compliance requirements—such as sustainability, transparency, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulations—to the mix and you’ve got an unprecedented, complex global trade environment. Tariff uncertainty In an […]

Recent announcements by Chinese e-commerce firms Shein and Temu indicate they will increase prices for U.S. consumers following new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. These developments highlight a broader set of considerations for senior logistics and supply chain professionals navigating the evolving trade environment. Context and Policy Changes Effective April 25, Shein and Temu […]

The global supply chain never slows down—and neither does Logistics Viewpoints. This week, cutting-edge innovations and global disruptions took center stage, from 5G-enabled automation to AI-powered delivery and tariff tremors. Whether you’re managing warehouses, optimizing delivery routes, or staying ahead of policy changes, these are the insights that matter. How Bosch, JD.com, and Ford Are […]