Reshaping Global Supply Chains: Impacts of Tariff Hikes and …
Nov 21, 2024 · As global supply chains continue to face challenges in 2024, a potential paradigm shift in U.S. trade policy looms on the horizon. The prospect of dramatically increased tariffs—up to 60% on Chinese imports and 10%-to-20% across all other trading partners, including Mexico—threatens to fundamentally reshape global supply chain landscape.
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Oct 9, 2024 · “We don’t have the manpower, the engineering capacity, to go through the legacy portfolio to explore opportunities. For, let’s say, 5,000 components or products that we have to screen, I’ll need 300 years of engineering for one person to dedicate for that portfolio.
Nearshoring: A Strategic Manufacturing Necessity Even Before …
Nov 18, 2024 · With the outcome of the U.S. Presidential election and the anticipation of new tariffs in the coming year, Roland Berger’s research indicates that nearshoring has shifted from a strategic choice to a critical necessity. Market expectations of significant tariffs could translate into substantial economic impacts, affecting operational costs and supply chain structures.
Five Predictions for the 2030 EV Battery Market | IndustryWeek
Oct 16, 2024 · While electric vehicle (EV) sales have slowed in 2024, most experts predict an acceleration in the coming years. New research from Bain & Company shows anticipated future growth in EVs is expected to boost global battery sales to more than four times the 2023 demand by 2030 (see Figure 1).
Washing-Machine Tariffs Come Out Clean, Sparkling for US …
Jan 16, 2024 · OPINION. In January 2018, the Trump administration imposed tariffs of 20% to 50% on large residential washing machines. The tariffs expired in February 2023. Six years after these tariffs were imposed, the U.S. now has a larger, more successful, and more competitive domestic washing machine industry.
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Feb 26, 2013 · Jason Piatt is cofounder and president of Praestar Technology Corp. Prior to founding Praestar Technology, Jason held various tactical and executive positions in engineering, sales and marketing, and program management with a leading power transmission component manufacturer. He has served as a member of the faculty at Penn State University and has taught at Pennsylvania College of Technology ...
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Oct 3, 2024 · A different trade environment awaits post-Trump's re-election. Caution against overreaction and skepticism of vendor claims will be critical.
Trade Policy Winners and Losers: When Will Steel ... - IndustryWeek
Aug 5, 2024 · Steel articles or products from Mexico which were “melted and poured” outside of North America will incur a 25% duty rate. Aluminum articles or products from Mexico with a primary or secondary “country of smelt” or “country of most recent cast” of China, Belarus or Iran will incur a 10% duty rate.
Immersive AR/VR Technologies in Manufacturing: Case Studies, …
Dec 12, 2024 · Augmented Reality (AR): AR overlays digital imagery onto the physical environment, often in real-time, frequently leveraging smartphones for interaction. Virtual Reality (VR): VR immerses users in entirely digital environments and requires a headset. Mixed Reality: An emergent combination of VR and AR facilitated by advancements in headset technology, seamlessly integrating digital objects ...