If anything, Trump's delay in some of his tariff plans is extending the uncertainty that has already begun to drag on business and consumer sentiment.

Pharmaceuticals have so far been exempted from the levies, but on April 8, Trump said he would announce a large tariff on drugs imports “very shortly.”

The rise of digital supply chain networks represents a significant shift in how the pharma and life sciences industry approaches supply chain management.

Kirk Serjeantson, chief information officer with American Expediting, and Arthur Axelrad, CEO and co-founder of Dispatch Science, relate how the shipper consolidated multiple transportation management systems.

Karen Betancourt, chief executive officer of Vanguard Medical and a former supply chain exec at Walmart and other multinationals, talks about the challenges and personal fulfillment she experiences in bringing needed medical supplies and equipment to patients in Latin America.

Nine out of ten of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies are established in Ireland.

As governments worldwide ramp up regulatory oversight with advanced digital systems, VAT compliance has transformed from a routine obligation into a strategic priority. 

The survey was enacted after the U.S. presidential election, but before President Donald Trump began enacting his promised punitive trade tariffs against America’s trading partners.

Additive manufacturing and advanced technology can empower decision-makers with new, versatile resources to optimize operations and bring their businesses into the modern era.

The success of Latin America's regional trade ambitions will depend heavily on adoption of tailored logistics strategies that meet evolving demands.