The U.S.-Mexico border is one of the busiest, most vital trade corridors in North America. Transporting goods across the border involves in-depth understanding of the requirements and potential risks. Learn more about common delays and the Top 5 ways to mitigate border delays.
VMI, centered on data-sharing, is a supply chain management strategy that engages a logistics provider in the management of a customer’s products at a specific location. This partnership and collaboration integrates inventory management with other logistics and supply chain services. Learn more about the steps involved in VMI.
While President Trump has confirmed the potential for significant tariffs, no specific tariffs have been imposed. The focus is on assessing trade practices and deficits. As a manufacturer, it is important to understand what contributes to tariffs and how to mitigate tariffs. Learn more.
Manufacturers continue to leverage Mexico’s growing production capabilities contributing to the nearshoring trend and need for cross-border services between the U.S. and Mexico. In this blog we explore the top benefits for manufacturers when considering production in Mexico.
The global trade environment is navigating complexities of tariffs and trade policy shifts. Learn more about the strategy of frontloading, including challenges and best practices to balance the risks and opportunities.
The LTL market is trending more toward a pricing structure based on the actual cost to move freight, leading to a focus on profitability versus market share. Explore what is driving LTL rate increases and common fees that are becoming standardized in the market.
Mexico’s ports face ongoing issues from congestion and limited infrastructure to bureaucratic delays that affect supply chain costs. As a crucial role in North American trade, the new President, Claudia Sheinbaum, will address these pressing concerns. Meanwhile, in the U.S., Donald Trump is set to take office in January that will likely influence North American trade policies in the coming months.
As the interest in Mexico by international companies continues to rise so does the need for infrastructure investments throughout the country. Infrastructure has been a high priority in recent years and will continue to be a priority under the new president, Claudia Sheinbaum.
In the midst of an active hurricane season and the recent disruptions from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, we take a look at the impact that severe weather events can have on the supply chain. Winter is now just around the corner along with the risk of disruptions from icy roads and winter storms. Increase your resiliency and prepare for adverse weather year-round.
Collaboration is crucial in today’s global economy and within the logistics industry. One growing area of collaboration we see is in the development of strategic logistics alliances where multiple providers pool their capabilities and resources to achieve greater efficiency, supply chain resiliency, and overall performance.