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Understanding Freightonomics with Anthony Smith

The Logistics of Logistics

Before FreightWaves, Anthony received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Economics from New Mexico State University. FreightWaves.com, the company’s news site, is the leading provider of news and commentary for the transportation and logistics space.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Even if you don’t grow or ship produce, your transportation performance and spend can still be directly impacted. How Produce Season Transportation Affects Rates and Capacity – State by State.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 1-5, 2018)

Talking Logistics

This year’s ride will be in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Now, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: U.S. E2open Acquires Transportation Management Systems Provider Cloud Logistics. project44 Extends Advanced Visibility Platform with New Truckload Capabilities.

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Is Mexico the World's Next Manufacturing Hub?

Elementum

In addition, per the Boston Consulting Group, manufacturing in Mexico is about 4 percent cheaper now than in China — compared to being 6 percent more expensive over a decade ago. The US, a key export partner of Mexico, provides a valuable boost for demand of goods made in the latter. Branching Out.

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Supply Chain Market Report – September 2022

Elementum

In May of 2021, we announced New Mexico. investment to equip our operations in New Mexico, and this is for that advanced packaging we spoke about. In September of 2021, we actually broke ground in Arizona, with a $20B expansion project on two new factories, on our existing campus. This is a $3.5B

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Supply Chain Market Report – September 2022

Elementum

In May of 2021, we announced New Mexico. investment to equip our operations in New Mexico, and this is for that advanced packaging we spoke about. In September of 2021, we actually broke ground in Arizona, with a $20B expansion project on two new factories, on our existing campus. This is a $3.5B

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Nestlé Posts Strong Performance During Pandemic

Enterra Insights

” Pets, it turns out, have become a source of comfort for people isolated by the pandemic. . “By product category, the largest growth contributor was Purina PetCare and its premium brands Purina Pro Plan and Purina ONE.” overtime hours and shifts in many of its 68 U.S.