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Panama: The Logistics Engine of Latin America with Demo Perez

The Logistics of Logistics

Panama offers significant cost advantages over Miami for logistics operations, particularly in real estate and labor costs, while serving the Americas region effectively due to its strategic location. Centralized inventory with local distribution in Latin America maximizes flexibility and minimizes risk due to the complexity of these markets.

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Supply Chain Risk Management: Could You Face a Category 4 Supply Chain Disaster?

Kinaxis

Starting with Miami, this port primarily handles containerized cargo with small amounts of breakbulk, vehicles and industrial equipment. This powerful feature lets a supplier or manufacturer see what would happen if the ports all closed, or the delivery mechanisms could not embark. These ports accounted for 18.3%

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The Logistics of Fidget Spinners: Amazon vs Alibaba

Freightos

Digital channels may spell trouble for traditional retailers but it also represents evolution, giving Asian and Indian manufacturers a global reach. Riding this wave were droves of Chinese or Indian manufacturers that can now tap into digital platforms to source, import and sell directly to SMBs or consumers online. The Alibaba Method.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

The companies said Wednesday that the collaboration will use Ford Escape hybrids with Argo AI technology for Walmart deliveries in Miami, the District of Columbia and Austin, Texas. Walmart is expanding its self-driving vehicle program to include Ford Motor and Argo AI, an autonomous car start-up backed by the automaker.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

Winsupply , backed by Drone Express, plans to make its first-ever drone delivery August 9, sending a product from the Winsupply Distribution Center at 9300 Byers Road in Miami Twp. to Centerville Winsupply at 875 Congress Park Drive.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 5 – 11)

Logistics Viewpoints

In an interview with Supply Chain Brain, Intel highlights its new program to eliminate waste from its manufacturing process and prevent all used and returned materials from ending up in landfill. As more and more companies seek to eliminate waste, they have been redesigning their supply chains.

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Capacity Crunch Factors: What Causes a Capacity Crunch?

GlobalTranz

Sudden growth in the stock market means increases in manufacturing and commerce across the country, and as a result, shippers will have more product to move. Increased Market Stamina Contributes to Capacity Crunch Factors. The stock market also plays a role in contributing to a capacity crunch.

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