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5 Things to Know About U.S.-Mexico Logistics

Talking Logistics

Trade flowing across the United States-Mexico border has grown exponentially since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was enacted in 1994. In 2016, the value of goods traded between the two countries topped $525 billion, making Mexico the third largest trading partner of the U.S. Companies carrying freight across the U.S.-Mexico

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Is the Retail Sector Poised for a Great Reset?

Enterra Insights

Just when brick-and-mortar retailers thought the so-called “retail apocalypse” was ending, supply chain woes and rising inflation reined in their optimism. ”[2] In other words, physical retailers can’t return to business as usual. What Does a Retail Reset Entail? ”[3]. ”[3].

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Is the Retail Sector Poised for a Great Reset?

Enterra Insights

Just when brick-and-mortar retailers thought the so-called “retail apocalypse” was ending, supply chain woes and rising inflation reined in their optimism. ”[2] In other words, physical retailers can’t return to business as usual. What Does a Retail Reset Entail? ”[3]. ”[3].

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Billion Dollar Port Plan Brings Mega-Retailer To Mexico

Elementum

Over the last several months, Walmart— the world's largest retailer— has slowly been increasing the share of products it imports through Mexico, a move that many other retailers have been reluctant to make for decades. Before the mega-retailer started shipping goods through Lazaro Cardenas, the KCS had fallen on hard times.

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Supply Chain Spotlight on Mexico: Takeaways from Logistic Summit & Expo 2015

Talking Logistics

As I wrote last October, all signs point to Mexico playing a greater role in supply chains , as companies across a variety of industries grow their presence in the country, either manufacturing in Mexico or growing their supplier base there. If China was able to overcome these challenges, which gave rise to Alibaba, why not Mexico?

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Cinco de Mayo 2022

Enterra Insights

The National Retail Federation (NRF) notes, “Americans across the country will celebrate Mexican food, culture and traditions. The holiday commemorates the anniversary of Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla, but it has become much more than that. Much of that also comes from Mexico. Retailers import $1.2

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Christmas and the Poinsettia Supply Chain

Enterra Insights

According to journalist Zachary Crockett , “It’s one of the most popular plants in the world, with annual sales of ~90m units and a global retail impact of nearly $1B.”[2] ” History of Poinsettia The poinsettia is a plant native to Mexico. is an ironic tale of long-ago foreign policy blunders in Mexico.