Cold War Two Risks Present Domestic Opportunities for Material Handling
Article from MHI Solutions Magazine
The U.S. economy is facing growing risks stemming from escalating trade policy uncertainty and associated economic softening, which is accompanied by still‑elevated interest rates. Trade, growth and interest rate risk factors have spilled over into numerous industries, including material handling and supply chain management. However, while trade policy uncertainty presents downside risks of slower growth, weaker confidence and elevated inflationary pressures, the same root causes of uncertainty for the global economy are poised to potentially create upside opportunities.
Supply Chain Shakeups Could Benefit Material Handling
Due to elevated geopolitical and trade uncertainty, companies and countries are restructuring their supply chains through reshoring, duplicative sourcing and regionalized production. Plus, these are no longer optional tactics. They are quickly becoming strategic imperatives integral to U.S. grand strategy…
