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Supply Chain Risk Management: Could You Face a Category 4 Supply Chain Disaster?

Kinaxis

of east coast and Gulf of Mexico imports in September, according to an article from the Business Information Industry Association. Starting with Miami, this port primarily handles containerized cargo with small amounts of breakbulk, vehicles and industrial equipment. These ports accounted for 18.3% container import shipments and 49.8%

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This Week in Logistics News (July 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

based carrier’s role in Mexico as nearshoring manufacturing trends drive more cross-border trade. Based in Mexico City, Estafeta handles both packages and larger freight shipments and delivers domestically in Mexico and across the border with the U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg broke ground on a $1.6

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This Week in Logistics News (September 4 – 10)

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Costco has reintroduced purchase limits. Over 80% of oil output in Gulf of Mexico still offline a week after Ida. Now, however, Amazon is shipping cargo for outside customers in its latest move to compete with FedEx and UPS. Amazon Air continues to expand US freighter network.

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Hurricane season 2024: how to prepare your supply chain

Resilinc

Outlook for hurricane season 2024 This year, hurricane season starts June 1, 2024, and ends November 30, 2024, and will primarily affect the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. Flooded or closed roadways, bridges, and overpasses can delay freight, rail, and even air cargo.

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Who said supply chains are boring?: 6. Winfield Scott: A Native.

Supply Chains Rock

While fighting in the Mexican War of 1846 to 1848, Scott became frustrated by the need to continually secure his garrisons and supply lines from Mexicos guerrilla forces. To address his logistical problem, he cut his supply chain and purchased rations directly from the locals. Manufacturing Central. Industrial Interface.

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FedEx’s Sudden Financial Miss- What Are the Implications?

Supply Chain Matters

The Asia shortfall was attributed to the recent manufacturing disruptions as a result of electrical power restrictions across China’s major manufacturing regions, and especially ongoing strict Covid-19 lockdowns that continue to be initiated by the government. Added Perspectives.

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Overcoming Automotive Logistics Challenges – Part II

BlueYonder

Before, they might say to purchasing, “You guys have done a brilliant job; you’ve reduced your costs by a million dollars because you’re buying everything from India. Is it because some of the biggest parts are being shipped from another manufacturing location? Yiakoumi: Carmakers are beginning to look at total costs.