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Panama: The Logistics Engine of Latin America with Demo Perez

The Logistics of Logistics

Panama offers significant cost advantages over Miami for logistics operations, particularly in real estate and labor costs, while serving the Americas region effectively due to its strategic location. Centralized inventory with local distribution in Latin America maximizes flexibility and minimizes risk due to the complexity of these markets.

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Limestone Extraction from Florida Quarries!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Lake Belt region in Miami-Dade county has the best quality limestone in Florida. The Miami-Dade limestone sector provides over 14,000 jobs and a payroll of around $550 million. There are a lot of quarries around Miami, but the ones most famous for limestone extraction are the white rock quarries. Popular Quarries in Florida.

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Capacity Crunch Factors: What Causes a Capacity Crunch?

GlobalTranz

Now, the shipping and transportation industry faces unprecedented capacity problems, and the upcoming ELD implementation deadline will exacerbate the issue. Sudden growth in the stock market means increases in manufacturing and commerce across the country, and as a result, shippers will have more product to move.

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Logistics helps North Carolina Reach CNBC Best State Status Again

Kanban Logistics

Prime East Coast location: North Carolina sits in the middle of the East Coast, midway between Miami and Boston, with easy access to several vital interstate highways like I-95, I-85, and I-40. That extends to logistics as NC has lower costs for industrial space, lower labor costs, and lower transportation costs (i.e.,

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7 Advantages of a North Carolina Logistics Hub

Kanban Logistics

The cost and quality of life advantages are attracting many companies looking to establish manufacturing and logistics operations here. North Carolina sits smack in the middle of the East Coast, midway between Miami and Boston, with easy access to several vital interstate highways like I-95, I-85, and I-40. Central Location.

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

Kinaxis

Many of the states affected contained key ports and supply destinations, as well as transportation and logistics hubs. 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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2019 Logistics & Supply Chain Events to Attend in the US

EazyStock

Miami, Florida. Send your high-level executives to Miami for inspiration on digital innovations for efficient supply chain practices. ProMat is where manufacturing and supply chain professionals come to find their supply chain WOW. You will also gain insight on new innovations and technological applications within the industry.