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5 Best Practices to Overcome Cross-Border Challenges

Talking Logistics

The cross-border supply chain in North America is the equivalent of a master orchestra as it involves the swift and refined coordination between different entities and parties touching a shipment, truck or container. Read more 5 Best Practices to Overcome Cross-Border Challenges.

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Is Mexico the World's Next Manufacturing Hub?

Elementum

Mexico may become the global manufacturing nerve center if the country plays its cards right. According to Deloitte’s 2016 Global Manufacturing Competitiveness Index, Mexico ranks number eight out of 40 countries including Canada, Sweden, and Vietnam. Mexico has its share of challenges, of course. Europe and Asia Follow Suit.

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Why More Businesses Are Shipping Intermodal

NFI Industries

Intermodal shipping has been on the rise throughout the supply chain industry. With over 145,383 miles of rail throughout North America, intermodal offers capabilities to successfully move freight throughout the span of three countries, encompassing Canada, the United States and Mexico. million containers 1.

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The Mexican Recession Impact on CaliBaja!

Supply Chain Game Changer

CaliBaja is a North American manufacturing powerhouse. Located in Mexico but close to the California border, it serves as a vast hub of industrial jobs, making significant contributions to the production of products that ship all over the world. Rebecca Sanchez at the CETYS University Graduate School of Business in Mexico.

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Logistics and Supply Chain – 1940 to 2040 with Jason Miller

The Logistics of Logistics

The skillet was shipped via rail to a distributor who eventually sold it to a retailer. The skillet was shipped by truck (rather than rail) directly to the retailer. The skillet was shipped via ocean and truck to a fulfillment center or retailer in the USA. The iron ore will come from a North America.

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The New NAFTA: What’s Changed? What’s the Impact?

Talking Logistics

administration, and after a lot of back and forth negotiations between the US, Mexico, and Canada over the past year, a new agreement has been reached which is set to be signed soon. How will these changes impact companies, particularly those that trade with Mexico? It turned Mexico into a manufacturing country. What’s changed?

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What Caused the Baby Formula Shortage + 7 Ways Consumers and Companies are Coping

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– Lindsey Groff, Executive Director, Human Milk Bank Association of North America. The Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) accredits milk banks to ensure safety, and is appealing to more mothers to donate extra breast milk. ” We normally might pack an entire truck before we ship it.