How significant is freight to your bottom line? For example, when I was a VP of Operations for an absorbent healthcare products manufacturer (adult diapers, hospital underpads), freight was a BIG concern.
Keep innovation and future disruptors top of mind.
In-depth look at the Inland Empire's booming economy and its influence on regional development.
Insight into L.A. Metro's transportation innovations enhancing urban travel and sustainability.
Do you have backup transportation built into your model? Are you considering additional transportation partners such as third-party logistics providers (3PL) and brokers? Perhaps they shouldn't be considered a last resort.
Insights on leveraging cross-border trade for business growth and wider market reach
Are you thinking beyond your customer requirements to the total experience?
Most of us are so busy on a daily basis we don't have time to think about our business models. It is the rare client that questions their business model let alone continually modifies it for success. Do you question your business model on a yearly basis?
According to Industry Week, steel imports from 2016-17 are on track to be the lowest in almost 15 years!
A McKinsey Report predicts a 20% growth in manufacturing GDP by 2025.
