Also expected to throw a wrench into the works in 2025 is an anticipated shift to a more carrier-friendly freight market by the second quarter of the year.

As public safety departments continue to adapt and overcome these supply chain challenges, collaboration between manufacturers and public safety agencies will be key.

Two attorneys from Dykema discuss how U.S. automotive importers will be affected by new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

Don’t expect the Trump tariffs to trigger a boom in domestic manufacturing in the U.S. — or an end to the growth of “nearshored” production capacity in Mexico.

Businesses need to move away from a siloed “leg-by-leg” model to an end-to-end, or “orchestrated,” approach to supply chain management.

Retailers are likely to oppose the action, arguing that the added costs would eventually have to be passed on to consumers.

The problem of securing additional warehouse space at a time of rising tariffs adds complexity to supply chains, requiring tighter coordination and potentially leading to longer lead times. 

While traditional strategies are fundamental, the current supply chain landscape requires a more agile approach to inventory management. 

The National Nuclear Administration — which oversees the U.S. nuclear arsenal — similarly had to rescind termination letters for fired workers in early February. 

The unions estimate that China manufactured more than 1,000 ships in 2023, compared to fewer than 10 made by the U.S. in that same year.