Renewed Sanctions Against Iran Require Supply Chain Care

Developments related to the JCPOA, commonly known as the Iran Deal, could have a far-ranging impact on international trade and will likely result in additional challenges.

September 10, 2018

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Transportation and supply chain professionals often deal with a singular expectation from their clients: Get the product to its end destination on time and intact. As simple as that sounds to an outsider, industry insiders know that delivering on that promise can be complicated.

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State of Warehousing: Most Agile Warehouses Will be Most Successful

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Tariff Impact Report Details SMB Challenges and Opportunities

75% of SMBs have either not implemented tariff mitigation strategies before, or have faced challenges doing so, indicating a still evolving response to this landscape.

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Global Electronics Supply Chains Shift to Chaos Amid Tariff Mandates

Electronics suppliers, particularly purveyors of multi-sourced parts, have cut capacity to throttle supply and maintain pricing. The increase in sales is translating into new demand for suppliers.

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Why Last-Mile Logistics Must Be Built for Agility

Without the right technology and network visibility, shippers risk inefficiencies, increased costs, and customer dissatisfaction. Here's why.

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83% of Fleets Say AI is Future of Driver Safety: Study

Technology, training, and developing a culture of safety are three tactics being employed by fleet operators to reduce the number of incidents, according to survey respondents.

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Supply Chain Industry Reeling from Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty: Fictiv Study

The report also shows significant momentum in areas like onshoring, AI adoption, and increasing reliance on digital manufacturing platforms.

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Research Reveals Hidden Cyber Risks in Global Supply Chains

Two-thirds of the U.S. supply chain depends on companies with at least expected ties to Chinese state-linked entities, raising concerns about potential espionage, data security, and systemic risk.

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Automation and AI Redefine Logistics Excellence for 3PLs

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How Supply Chain Leaders Should Talk About Resilience

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Why Service Reliability Matters in Price-First Logistics

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Why 2025 is the Year of the Snake (I Mean, Success)

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Leveraging Modern Computer Vision Sensors for a More Adaptable Supply Chain

By incorporating the data gathered by video analytics with information from other areas of the business, organizations are generating actionable insights that drive efficiency and streamline operations across the board.

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Trucker Path Adds More Real-Time Navigation Features

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Buy vs. Lease: Funding Options for Warehousing Equipment

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Samsara’s New Solution to Simplify Emissions Compliance for Fleets

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U.S. Manufacturers to Stockpile Ahead of Tariffs Mandate: GEP Study

In the United States, manufacturers’ demand for raw materials and components saw a notable uptick in February, reflecting a mix of preparations for orders and efforts to avoid higher costs from additional tariffs.

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Cedarville University’s Student-Led Initiative to Equip Future Cyber Experts

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Small Businesses Eager for Washington to Prioritize Tax Reform, Inflation

54% of survey respondents identify addressing inflation as their highest policy priority for the new administration, and more than half want Congress to simplify the tax code.

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What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for U.S. Container Logistics

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Freight Report Signals Rising Tariffs, Shifting Demand, Capacity Realignments Across Global Supply Chains

Global ocean freight networks continue to face uncertainty as carriers assess the safety of resuming Red Sea transits through the Suez Canal.

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DCSA Launches Partnership Program to Connect Key Industry Stakeholders

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Suppliers Stock Up Inventory Ahead of Tariffs

Respondents signaling heightened pressures are to be expected across all elements of the supply chain, with costs along warehousing and transportation over the next 12 months expected to grow.

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Strategic Thefts Crippling U.S. Freight Industry: BSI Consulting

The research also found that economic tactics such as tariffs are increasingly being used as strategic tools to influence political outcomes in Asia and assert geopolitical objectives.

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