Considering manufacturing in Mexico? Coupled with the threat of further increases in tariffs, ongoing geopolitical issues, and long, risky supply chains, many manufacturers have turned their manufacturing interests from China to Mexico. Here are a few issues to consider before your organization does the same
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2024 ERP Update: Vendors maintain solid footing in SCM space: While it was once thought that a WMS, TMS, or inventory management system created as part of an ERP developer's broader software package was simply "good enough" for certain shippers, these applications have since become more feature-rich and able to meet the needs of a larger swath of shippers
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2024 Ocean Cargo Roundtable: Mixed messages roil the high seas: With rates soaring and import growth robust, the current market appears favorable for carriers. However, our panel indicates that mixed economic indicators--the threat of a labor strike and an unstable geopolitical climate--could challenge this outlook in the coming months
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2024 Intralogistics Robotics Survey: Robot demand surges: Two years ago, 40% of companies had no plans to use robots. That number has been whittled down to 8% according to the annual Intralogistics Robotics Survey from Peerless Research Group, MHI, and The Robotics Group
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2024 Truckload Roundtable: As the market bottoms, a road to recovery awaits: Like a year ago at this time, truckload market conditions continue to favor shippers. As this year's panel explains, many elements still need to fall into place in order for carriers to even things out
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State of Logistics 2024: Waiting for the tide to turn: We dig into this influential annual report that offers a snapshot of the American economy via the lens of the logistics sector and its role in overall supply chains. The report concludes that "uncertainty is now a near constant," and that the smartest way to respond to unsteady times is to "rekindle strategic projects and improve resilience."
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