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How Volkswagen and Maersk Solved an Export Bottleneck with “Cars in Containers”

Logistics Viewpoints

As vehicle exports from Mexico to North America surged, Volkswagen Mexico found itself confronting a significant supply chain crisis. Its long-established logistics model, built around rail and RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipping, could no longer keep pace. and Canadian dealerships.

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Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Design Journey

Logistics Viewpoints

These facilities produce and ship 150,000 order lines per day. As the modelers gained skill and projects delivered savings, the firm modeled its most important regions—Europe and North America. Business case creation involves top logistics, finance, or business unit executives. billion Euros in revenues in fiscal 2023.

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Decentralizing Supply Chains: How Regional Models Drive Resilience and Flexibility

Logistics Viewpoints

These decentralized networks aim to boost flexibility, reduce risk, and improve responsiveness, aided by technologies such as blockchain, AI-driven logistics, and expanded visibility into supply chains. For years, supply chains have focused primarily on reducing costs, often prioritizing efficiency over resilience.

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Net-Zero Commitments Are Reshaping Carbon Tracking in CPG Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

That includes everything from raw materials and manufacturing to packaging and logistics. In North America, 81% of consumers said they would stop buying products from brands they learned were harming the environment. Known as Scope 3 emissions, these are also the most difficult to measure and manage.

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The 101 Guide to the Best Ecommerce Marketplaces for Selling Online 

ShipBob

Known for its seamless and quick deliveries, Amazon offers Prime 2-day shipping that makes it the go-to marketplace for most online shoppers. Amazon offers Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) services where Amazon will store your inventory in its warehouses and fulfill orders for you. Etsy fees: Etsy charges a flat rate listing fee of $0.20

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What Retailers are Saying About Tariffs - Part 3

Cathy Roberson

Reported on April 24 For the moment, we have paused certain purchases from China that were destined for the US market, and will rely on our current inventory to meet short-term demand. Recall, we purchased targeted additional inventory in late fiscal '25 and early fiscal '26, ahead of tariffs. billion to $1.6 Christopher J.

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Dollars Delayed, Suppliers Dismayed: The True Cost of Late Payments

Supply Chain Brain

Each tier, from raw-material providers to logistics firms, relies on predictable, timely cash flow. Steve Carpenter is chief operating officer of Creditsafe North America. Trade Deficit Narrows by Most on Record as Imports Plunge Global Trade & Economics Ship Traffic Through Red Sea Remains Sparse, Despite Houthi-U.S.