Talking Logistics

APRIL 30, 2014

It seems like we’ve come full circle with Mexico. A lot of companies set up operations and sourced from Mexico back in the 90s, then the focus shifted to China and other Asian countries, and now Mexico is back in the spotlight. What is it about Mexico that makes it an attractive trading partner again?

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 25, 2016

freight by value with North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico in January 2016 than in January 2015,” according to U.S. percent of the value of freight to and from Mexico. Last week, the Census Bureau reported that relative to sales, inventories rose again in January, which is troubling.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 3, 2024

The increased cost of working capital and supplemental inventory levels to mitigate fulfillment risk is likely to revert back to just-in-time inventory management. Truck and rail transportation movements across the Mexico and U.S.

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QAD

APRIL 4, 2023

This includes integrating multi-currency, multi-GAAP, and multi-entity financials, implementing best practice purchasing, and utilizing real-time data and flexible analytics. It provides the production insights needed to rapidly respond to unplanned inventory shortages, equipment failures and productivity slowdowns.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2015

According to Reuters , Walmart applied for permission from the FAA to test drones for home delivery, curbside pickup and checking warehouse inventories. ” While using drones for customer deliveries gets all the buzz, their use within distribution centers and yards for inventory management is equally compelling. .

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

Currency exchange issues are reduced. Obsolete and excess inventory carriage are more preventable. Ford, second only to Walmart in reshoring over the past five years, brought 3,250 jobs from Mexico to Michigan and Ohio to build F-650 and F-750 trucks, Fusion cars, and engines. Cash-to-cash conversion cycle is shortened.

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EMERGE App

JULY 3, 2018

For example, you might be exporting beautiful hand-made pinatas from Mexico. Deal with International Currencies. Being involved in global trade means dealing with international currencies. However, you can take steps to decide how you want to deal with foreign currency in your business.

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