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February LMI Report Points to Inventory Surges

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters highlights indications providing added evidence that manufacturers and retailers are front loading inventory management actions in attempts to initially hedge against added U.S. These are already signs of increased costs and supply chain inflationary pressures. tariff strategies. All rights reserved.

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The Tumultuous Mexican Cross-Border

Cathy Roberson

Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. China was also marketed as a low-cost labor option for many US supply chains twenty to thirty years ago and now we’re seeing similar mentions about Southeast Asian countries. Note Rothe’s emphasis on quick moves. –Mexico border. from 2023.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Update-November 15, 2024

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides an edition of are news capsule update, namely an update on previous developments or commentaries that we have featured on this blog. The holding company controls both Honeywell Aerospace and Honeywell Automation.

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Trucking Industry Crime Surge: 50 High-Stakes Incidents

Freight Waves

The economic toll of cargo theft alone is estimated at $15–$35 billion annually, disrupting supply chains and inflating costs for businesses and consumers. Context: Chicago’s logistics network is prone to forgery, with automated systems missing discrepancies.

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December Logistics Managers Index Reflects Increased Activity Levels in 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Supply Chain Matters provides highlights and added perspectives on the release of the December 2024 U.S. Background In a prior Supply Chain Matters 2024 year-end focused commentary we highlighted December 2024, Q4-2024, and year-end global supply chain assessments as reported by various global wide PMI index reporting.

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Resilience by Design: The Power of Simulation in Supply Chain Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

Supply chain network design (SCND) is a powerful tool for improving business operations. It can be used to solve a wide variety of supply chain problems. Simulation techniques can fill those gaps and allow for a more holistic view of a company’s supply chain. But it has gaps.

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The KlearNow Story with Rick Tellez

The Logistics of Logistics

Rick Tellez is the Co-founder of KlearNow, a technology start-up positioned as the go-to digital supply chain solution for businesses that trade across borders. Rick saw the frustrations faced by today’s supply chain operators, and those observations sparked his desire to start KlearNow. About Rick Tellez.