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Manufacturing Day 2023

Enterra Insights

One of the clearest lessons learned during the pandemic was the importance of domestic manufacturing. As global supply chains snarled and essential products became hard to find, many domestic manufacturers pivoted to make up shortages. The importance of manufacturing has often been overlooked as the U.S.

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The Evolving ‘New Normal’

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

left manufacturers and producers in limbo while millions of tons of finished goods were left sitting in containers at ports, at sea, in warehouses and in car parks across the world. where Trump trumpeted ‘America first.’ Sourcing, production, inventory, supply, delivery, logistics – all outsourced.

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Is Mexico the World's Next Manufacturing Hub?

Elementum

Mexico may become the global manufacturing nerve center if the country plays its cards right. According to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, Mexico ranks number eight out of 40 countries including Canada, Sweden, and Vietnam. These advantages give the country an edge over, say, China and Brazil. Branching Out.

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[INFOGRAPHIC, REPORT, & INTERACTIVE MAP] The US Manufacturing Workforce & Making it In America

GlobalTranz

While US manufacturing has been hit hard by nearly two decades of policy failures that have damaged its international competitiveness, it remains a vital part of the U.S. The US manufacturing sector employed 12 million workers in 2013, or about 8.8 On average, non-college-educated workers in manufacturing made 10.9 employment.

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The 6 Greatest Challenges to your Supply Chain

DynaSys

Finally, be mindful of the currency expected for your receivables and payables. Regional supply chain disruptions can add another worry when payment is expected or receivables need to be covered in a foreign currency – a currency that can dramatically shift in value as the contract is being fulfilled.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 23-27, 2017)

Talking Logistics

CX North America Information Services Inc. companies that move manufacturing operations overseas? Will he declare China a currency manipulator? Mexico trade and relations, which is not only a concern for manufacturers and retailers, but also logistics companies. Freight on digital fast track: DHL launches CILLOX.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 4-8, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Borderfree manages all aspects of the international shopping experience, including site localization, multi-currency pricing, payment processing, fraud management, landed cost calculation, customs clearance and brokerage and global logistics services. Well, I was right.