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This Week in Logistics News (April 30 – May 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

Well, according to Czinger, a Los Angeles-based boutique hypercar manufacturer, that is about to be a possibility. And now on to this week’s logistics news. The company has faced sourcing constraints as a result of the war in Ukraine, causing the company to rely on second sourcing capabilities for its mustard procurement.

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How Many Warehouses Does the US Have? Nobody Knows

Logistics Viewpoints

Here are some different sources and their very different numbers: The first question is why the Department of Energy has these kinds of statistics. The Department of Commerce lists warehousing companies, but of course, most warehouses are not owned by third party logistics or public warehousing companies. Which is a real shame.

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Manufacturing Plant Site Selection: Where to Locate Your Manufacturing Plant

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: This article comes from Steve Wright who works for Whirlwind Steel and shares his knowledge on manufacturing plant site selection. There are a number of factors to consider in manufacturing plant site selection to ensure you have the best location for your new plant. download ebook. Do nearby factories emit dust?

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The Rise of Outsourced Logistics: What it Means for LSPs

BlueYonder

Driven by omni-channel growth and multinational expansion, the global logistics industry is booming — and it’s expected to reach $18 trillion in value by 2030. They need new trucks, new warehousing space, new micro-fulfillment facilities — but high interest rates and rising real estate prices make them reluctant to invest.

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China is Moving to Mexico with Jorge Gonzalez Henrichsen

The Logistics of Logistics

Jorge is Co-CEO of The Nearshore Company , where he helps North American, European, and Asian manufacturing companies to successfully establish reliable manufacturing operations in Mexico. About The Nearshore Company The Nearshore Company is a manufacturing services company that was founded in 1992. Jorge holds a B.A.

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Blockchain in Supply Chain: 2 Ethereum-Based Projects That Demonstrate How Blockchain Can Improve Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

A manufacturer in China doesn’t read the specs on an order. On top of all that, billions if not trillions of dollars worth of potential working capital are tied up in illiquid assets such as 90-day invoice payouts or even the real estate value of, say, a warehouse or factory building. Supply chains are messy.

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Warehouse Robotics – Scaling Operations for Exponential Growth, with Mark Messina

Logistics Viewpoints

I asked if he would share some insights with Logistics Viewpoints readers. They took a holistic approach, giving proper consideration to the integration of design, manufacturing, and maintenance. We would forward our designs to manufacturing and they would respond with the design’s shortcomings from a manufacturing perspective.