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Mexico Back in the Supply Chain Spotlight

Talking Logistics

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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Above the Fold: Supply Chain Logistics News (February 16, 2024)

Talking Logistics

That’s what the weather forecasters were saying Monday morning. We’re getting 8-12 inches of snow tomorrow. By that evening, they had dialed back their prediction to 5-6 inches. When I woke up Tuesday morning and looked out my window, there was no snow on the ground. A reminder that even with all the.

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Hurricane Harvey - Effects, Forecasts, and Operational Best Practices

Elementum

As a center of petro-chemical industry and a conduit of trucking and rail out of Mexico, the key supply chain hub is currently devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Catch up on the effects and forecasts of Tropical Storm Harvey below: EFFECTS. Authorities forecast the winds brought by the storm to reach 185 kph or higher.

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Understanding Freightonomics with Anthony Smith

The Logistics of Logistics

Before FreightWaves, Anthony received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Economics from New Mexico State University. He led analysis around M&A, pricing sensitivity, competitive intelligence, and annual sales forecast for the executive team. About FreightWaves.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

Forecast says US drayage rates will continue to rise in Q1. Food shortages already seen at grocery stores across the US risk getting worse as the country begins mandating vaccinations from truck drivers coming from Mexico and Canada. In 2020 alone, Mexico accounted for 77 percent of US fresh vegetable import volume.

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Mayor Taps Leamer for Mexico Delegation - UCLA Anderson School.

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

UCLA Anderson Forecast. Mayor Taps Leamer for Mexico Delegation. Ed Leamer is traveling to Mexico City with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti this week on the first international trade mission of his administration. Leamer, director of the UCLA Anderson Forecast and Chauncey J. Wall Street Journal. UCLA Anderson Homepage.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 25 – December 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

million shoppers and the NRF’s forecast for about 182 million people during the five-day weekend. It also uses artificial intelligence to forecast daily demand for over 400 million products, predicting where in the world they are likely to be ordered. In fact, to kick off the holiday shopping season, a record 200.4 The U.S.