How Supply Chain Changes with Donald Trump.
Donald Trump will likely create a supply chain landscape marked by protectionism, deregulation, reshoring, and geopolitical tensions. While some U.S. industries might benefit from tax incentives, reduced regulations, and infrastructure investments, companies would face increased costs, more complex sourcing decisions, and potential disruptions from trade wars and geopolitical conflicts. Supply chain managers would need to navigate these challenges carefully, balancing cost reduction with resilience, innovation, and diversification to stay competitive in a rapidly changing global environment. No one can be for certain of the changes coming, but we can all be sure that change is on the way.
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Quotes about Trump and Supply Chain.
- “Well, we’re going to do something with the border, very strong, very powerful. That’ll be our first signal — first signal to America that we’re not playing games. We have people coming in by the millions, as you know, and a lot of people shouldn’t be here. Most of them shouldn’t be here.” ~Donald Trump
- “Past Supply Chain automation efforts will pale in comparison to the automation coming with IoT and Artificial Intelligence.” ~Dave Waters
- “And when I put the tariffs on, they became successful businesses. No, not only didn’t it cost people, it made our country stronger and more powerful and it kept jobs.” ~Donald Trump
- “Indeed, this will be tedious work, make lots of enemies & compensation is zero. What a great deal!” ~Elon Musk
- “Nothing is less productive than to make more efficient what should not be done at all.” ~Peter Drucker, Father of Modern Management.
- “We’re subsidizing Canada to the tune over $100 billion a year. We’re subsidizing Mexico for almost $300 billion. We shouldn’t be — why are we subsidizing these countries? If we’re going to subsidize them, let them become a state. We’re subsidizing Mexico and we’re subsidizing Canada and we’re subsidizing many countries all over the world. And all I want to do is I want to have a level, fast, but fair playing field.” ~Donald Trump
- “Life is fragile. We’re not guaranteed a tomorrow, so give it everything you’ve got.” ~Tim Cook, CEO of Apple.