California Manufacturing Meeting Transportation 
Supply Chain Shaman
APRIL 18, 2023
Yes, we have achieved greater normalcy in transportation. In the spring of 2022, Asia/US ocean container rates resumed pre-pandemic levels and congestion eased in November 2022 into California ports. The average brand owner outsources 28-35% of manufacturing, but most coordinate using only spreadsheets and email.
Logistics Viewpoints
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
More recently, the massive scale of China’s solar-manufacturing operations has become an advantage, as it attracts talent, research money and ecosystems of suppliers. More recently, the massive scale of China’s solar-manufacturing operations has become an advantage, as it attracts talent, research money and ecosystems of suppliers.
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Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 8, 2022
The company, which fully outsources parts production and machine assembly, is battling smartphone manufacturers and carmakers over the vital components. ” This week, Walmart announced that it would charge some of its suppliers a new fee to transport goods to its warehouses and stores. And now on to this week’s logistics news.
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 22, 2023
I spent the full day yesterday roaming the floor and meeting with exhibitors. McCormick Place North Entering the grand concourse and riding the escalator up one floor, we will take a left hand turn into the North Hall, home to the North Manufacturing and Assembly Solution Center and the Robotics and Automation Solution Center.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 29, 2022
California readies regulations for zero-emission truck fleets. The recent announcement underscores some of the uncertainties merchants have to deal with when they rely on fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) to meet orders. 1, 2024, and internal combustion engine vehicles must be removed from the California fleet by Jan.
Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Background on Ocean Transport. Pandemic demand for goods, and the shifts from a service economy, drove the increase in southern California ports where 40% of ocean carriers unload for entry into the United States. The California landlocked ports struggled with unloading the larger ships. We are awash in a sea of self-interest.
Logistics Viewpoints
DECEMBER 7, 2021
The unprecedented cargo logjams off the southern California coast wreaking havoc on supply chains show no signs of waning. Despite the epic supply chain problems, some companies have taken big steps to profitably meet consumer demand leading up to and during the busy holiday season. Manufacturers also adjusted.
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