Vinny Licata | Logistics Chief

Vinny Licata is Fictiv’s Head of Logistics and Import Compliance, Vinny provides logistics global strategies and ensures import compliance including tariff management. Over 25 years experience within manufacturing industries, Vinny has manage multiple global networks shipping to over 40 countries, while ensuring on time, efficient and compliant deliveries for global customers.

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2025 U.S. Tariff Updates: Key Trade Policy Changes

An ongoing log of major tariff changes and trade policy developments.

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Guide to International Shipping Requirements

Everything you need to know to import parts from overseas with Fictiv. We’re proud to offer customers access to a variety of manufacturing location options, with facilities located in the USA, China, India, and Mexico. Our global network ensures you can find the right capabilities, pricing, and lead times to meet your project requirements. Due […]

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Quick Guide: Customs on the Fictiv Platform

A step-by-step guide to navigating 2025 tariffs and import duties on international orders.  Due to new U.S. global trade tariffs introduced in 2025, it’s important to understand any additional duties and taxes you may be responsible for when ordering parts manufactured overseas. To help streamline this process and avoid delays or unexpected fees, we’ve updated […]

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Tariffs and Import Duties 101: A Guide to Managing Global Trade Costs

What Do Tariffs Mean for Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain? Tariffs are making headlines in the manufacturing world, and for good reason. A single policy change can disrupt production, impacting costs, lead times, and sourcing strategies. Few factors shape global supply chains more than tariffs and import duties. Whether you’re importing machined components, sourcing injection-molded […]

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Optimizing Manufacturing Supply Chain Management: Strategies for Efficiency and Resilience

Manufacturing supply chain management (SCM) is critical in ensuring that design, materials, processes, and logistics are seamlessly coordinated to deliver high-quality products efficiently. Effective SCM optimizes resource allocation, minimizes waste, enhances production efficiency, and strengthens supplier relationships.  By incorporating lean manufacturing principles, companies can refine their operations further to reduce inefficiencies and maximize value creation. […]

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Tariffs 101 Q&A: A Guide for Manufacturers

What is a tariff? A tariff is a tax imposed on the importer of a product. While it targets imports, the exporting country often feels the impact, as tariffs can increase the final cost of materials, making them less competitive in the global market. What different types of tariffs are there? There are several categories […]

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Tariff Notes:  Strategies for Tariff-Proofing your Supply Chain

In light of the big shift we will see on January 20th, 2025, with the 47th President re-taking the helm and a slew of Executive Orders forthcoming, I decided to sit down and talk to our Logistics Chief here at Fictiv, Mr. Vinny Licata.  I wanted to understand how we might help our customers navigate […]