What’s New & Hot in Transportation?
Who knew transportation could be so complex? As much as goes into transportation, consumers are trained to think of it as "free" (think Amazon Prime) and quick. That certainly provides two conflicting forces!
Are You Reshoring?
Where are you sourcing from currently? Don't just jump on the new bandwagon of reshoring but you should give your total cost of ownership a second look as well as dig into your customers' expectations and sourcing impacts.
Wisconsin Provides HUGE Incentives to Lure Apple Manufacturer
What might seem impossible to us might not be! Do you tend to write off ideas before considering their full value? Perhaps we should take a page from Wisconsin's playbook and look at the big picture, think long-term and mix it up a bit.
LMA Consulting Group Conducts Research on Outsourcing Trends in Manufacturing.
New research explores trends in outsourcing, nearshoring, and insourcing to help manufacturers and distributors thrive.
70% of Manufacturing Executives State Near-Sourcing Will Increase According to LMA Consulting Group Research
LMA study finds 70% of US manufacturers expect near-sourcing to rise in the next 5 years due to Amazon effect, cost, & communication benefits.
Hurricane Harvey & Supply Chain Impacts
Supply chain disruptions are commonplace - and often unavoidable. Are you planning for the most likely supply chain impacts in your business?
Knee Deep in Options: Insourcing vs Outsourcing
There is a strategic shift towards insourcing. This is how businesses evaluate the insourcing vs outsourcing dilemma for operational excellence.
Samsung Expanding Manufacturing in the U.S.
Samsung's $380 million investment in new U.S. manufacturing highlights the trend of reshoring for better customer and market alignment
Rethinking Sourcing
Successful manufacturers are re-evaluating their outsourcing/ insourcing/ near-sourcing options. To remain competitive and have any hope of staying ahead of the curve, they are knee-deep in considering the options.
World Logistics Center & the Sheer Relevance of Logistics
The World Logistics Center impacts the global economy and has a role in reshaping logistics and supply chain dynamics.