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The Backorder, March 20 2024

Unleashed

In this issue: The latest in global supply chain news 5 secrets you can steal for better cash flow Growth advice from the founder of a healthy soda brand Job opportunities from Fujitsu, Tesla, and more In the supply chain headlines Manufacturing profit margins recovering. Learn more in the latest Manufacturing Health Index report.

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Kinaxis Kinexions ’22: Ready. Together.

Logistics Viewpoints

Last week I attended Kinaxis Kinexions ’22 in San Diego, CA. This came in the form of unexpected absenteeism at factories, warehouses, and on the road, as well as boats being stuck in ports which created container shortages. It began with the sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution of necessities for life.

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Panama Canal Expansion Boosts Freight in an Unexpected Place

DAT Solutions

Warehouses and industrial parks continue to grow in and around Greenville and Spartanburg, according to the Wall Street Journal , and more goods are expected to arrive from the Port of Charleston, some 200 miles away. Last week's load-to-truck ratio in Greenville rose to 7.4, well above the national average of 2.7 loads per truck.

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Throwback Thursday

Supply Chain Shaman

This week, as the east coast of the United States was deluged with rain, I basked in beautiful San Diego sun while attending the Logimed USA event. The operating margin for the medical device industry is 4X that of the automotive manufacturer and 2x the margin of the hospital. And, I believe that it needs to happen FAST!

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Mexico Logistics: Manufacturing in Mexico, Distribution in the U.S.

West Coast and California Logistics

For many companies, Mexico has long been an ideal manufacturing location due to lower costs and close proximity to American consumers. Mexico logistics is often fraught with hurdles such as border uncertainties, inadequate warehouse capacity, and security concerns. logistics facility for distribution.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 12 – 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

Warehouse demand undeterred by economic turbulence in third quarter. The trade group says a rail strike of one-month could result in an economic impact of up to $160 billion, and within one week many chemicals manufacturing plants could shut down, lowering GDP and leading to more inflation. Rail strike could cost economy billions.

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Recession-Proof Businesses and Products: Staying Afloat During Economic Downturn

ShipBob

I had a customer ask if he could drive to my house in San Diego to get product. Ecommerce brands that offer food and beverage items can store food products in a temperature-controlled warehouse to keep items safe before shipping to customers. .