Mexican truckers’ lack of interest threatens to derail safety program

Posted on December 20, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Not knocking on the U.S. door: Mexican truckers’ lack of interest threatens to derail safety program – DC Velocity.

It’s too hard for Mexican truckers to serve American markets. Seems like NAFTA failed here.  We cannot look to Mexico to supply drivers and trucking for our needs, given the shortage of drivers here in the US.

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Memo to Megaports: These Guys Want Your Business

Posted on December 18, 2012 by | Leave a comment

http://www.supplychainbrain.com/content/nc/logisticstransportation/rail-intermodal/single-article-page/article/memo-to-megaports-these-guys-want-your-business/ These ports are very competitive. Not all can survive to provide economic development for their area. Cooperation will be needed in the long run.

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Five Supply Chain Trends That Shaped 2012

Posted on December 18, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Five Supply Chain Trends That Shaped 2012 – Article from Supply Chain Management Review.

Pay attention! This is what companies are doing in their supply chains. Notice that Big Data is one trend, and reducing cost and increasing service simultaneously another!

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