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Mexico Transportation Risk with Mark Vickers

The Logistics of Logistics

While Mark was getting Borderless off the ground, he was on the leadership team at Sedlak Supply Chain Consultants where he worked with 3PLs and shippers to optimize their distribution network, technology, and processes including TMS and WMS selection and implementation. Borderless Coverage was acquired by Reliance Partners in February 2021.

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From Globalization to Glocalization

Enterra Insights

In one of those early articles, I wrote, “Globalization integrates trade by disintegrating production chains and dispersing them across economies. Managing multiple suppliers, transportation networks, and distribution channels across different countries can be overwhelming. “It is as if the entire world decided to Brexit.”

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Did the Pandemic Derail the Smart Cities Movement?

Enterra Insights

The staff at the Cleveland Clinic explains, “Your spinal cord is a cylindrical structure that runs through the center of your spine, from your brainstem to your low back. Smart cities ensure efficient transit systems, electricity distribution, and garbage collection through technology and data.”[4]. ”[4].

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Retailers receiving inventories any which way they can

Cathy Roberson

Floor & Decor is opening a new transload distribution facility in Los Angeles to allow it to “maximize cargo weight which will lead to fewer containers and drive ocean freight drayage savings,” according to the retailer’s CFO, Trevor Lang. More, of course, is needed as retailers continue to rethink their supply chains.

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Top 5 Markets for Dynamic Warehousing Demand

FLEXE

For more details on the benefits of dynamic (or “pop-up”) warehousing, check out this article. Demand for dynamic warehouse space is highest in Cleveland. #2 It’s one of the nation’s top-ranked markets for transportation and distribution. 2 Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh is also at the top of the demand list. . #4

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Top 5 Markets for Dynamic Warehousing Demand

FLEXE

</p> <p>For more details on the benefits of dynamic (or “pop-up”) warehousing, check out <a href="[link] article</a> </p> <p>Of course, dynamic warehousing also benefits the companies that have available space to offer.

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S&OP, a vision for the future. The expert interview series #5

Supply Chain Trend

These leaders all have 20+ years S&OP experience and published books, whitepapers and articles in renowned magazines. These leaders all have 20+ years S&OP experience and published books, whitepapers and articles in renowned magazines. A group, eligible to comment on the current state of S&OP.

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