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Reflections on Hard Hats and Safety Shoes…

Supply Chain Shaman

However, if we look at the current trends, I think that we have the convergence of new opportunities to drive a manufacturing redesign. I live in West Virginia. Mexico has become more attractive, and many companies are looking at alternative sourcing in Latin and South America. It requires rethinking mental models.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

And if most of your production happens in FL, you may choose to divert sourcing to your secondary facility, say in New Jersey, during heavy produce shipping season months to avoid the heightened costs. Expect to deal with capacity sourcing and pricing fluctuations beginning in August through September. West Virginia.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 16-20, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Derailed CSX train in West Virginia hauled newer-model tank cars ( Reuters ). Mergers and acquisitions are an ongoing trend in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry, and the big deal this week was Kintetsu World Express (KWE) buying APL Logistics (APLL) for $1.2 Menlo Logistics Unveils Innovation Speaks.