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5 Things to Know About U.S.-Mexico Logistics

Talking Logistics

Trade flowing across the United States-Mexico border has grown exponentially since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was enacted in 1994. In 2016, the value of goods traded between the two countries topped $525 billion, making Mexico the third largest trading partner of the U.S. Companies carrying freight across the U.S.-Mexico

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Nearshoring and the new normal: why the evolving supply chain requires real-time data

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As we speak, cargo vessel traffic is clearing up, shipping costs are returning to normal, and goods are more readily available in-stock. Shoring up expectations With escalating tensions and roadblocks overseas, more than half of American CEOs are aiming to reshore or nearshore their manufacturing operations.

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FedEx’s Sudden Financial Miss- What Are the Implications?

Supply Chain Matters

The Asia shortfall was attributed to the recent manufacturing disruptions as a result of electrical power restrictions across China’s major manufacturing regions, and especially ongoing strict Covid-19 lockdowns that continue to be initiated by the government. Added Perspectives.

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Now or Never: Why Supply Chain Sustainability is Non-Negotiable in 2022

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Source: Statista.com. Hurricane Ida struck the Gulf of Mexico in August 2021, destroying industrial installations for pharmaceuticals and plastics. The latter was so severe that cargo ships had to run at half their usual capacity. Planning : Processes are designed to reduce emissions and meet demand with ethical sourcing.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 26 – September 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

Global trade has eased as warehouse inventories of retailers and manufacturers remain elevated,” Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said. Until now, the minimum purchase for free shipping has been $25. PepsiCo has agreed to purchase $175 million of the company’s stock in a private placement.

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

Whether you''re a manufacturing company in China, a sourcing agent in London or a world''s leading company in Silicon Valley, we''re all in a global supply chain networks. Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 4 – 10)

Logistics Viewpoints

Costco has reintroduced purchase limits. Over 80% of oil output in Gulf of Mexico still offline a week after Ida. Now, however, Amazon is shipping cargo for outside customers in its latest move to compete with FedEx and UPS. Amazon Air continues to expand US freighter network.