An interesting analysis from one firm’s perspective of some of the mistakes made originally when manufacturing was outsourced to the far east and elsewhere. They failed to take into account the hidden costs. And they’re substantial!
http://m.industryweek.com/expansion-management/americas-offshoring-debacle-accounting-what-happened
US manufacturing going up. Look for more manufacturing in distribution centers as postponement becomes more viable. Shorter deliveries make more investment in DCs worthwhile.
http://www.mbtmag.com/news/2013/05/walmart-pushing-more-ark-product-makers?et_cid=3267750&et_rid=82459830&linkid=http%3a%2f%2fwww.mbtmag.com%2fnews%2f2013%2f05%2fwalmart-pushing-more-ark-product-makers
Posted in Logistics, Production Operations, Shipping, Strategy, Supply Chains
Another article hyping the Panama Canal. Much is about Miami. How much evidence is there that the canal will boost East Coast and Gulf trade? Smaller ships and slow steaming make the canal take longer.
Posted in Logistics, Shipping, Supply Chains
Supply Chain Digest Port Technology International Marine Link
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