High-Tech/Electronics

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THINK TANK

Nearshoring to Mexico in 2024: What to Consider Before You Relocate

February 8, 2024

Companies considering a move to Mexico should make sure that their nearshoring strategies are built from a rigorous planning process.

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Watch: Do We Have the Labor to Drive Advanced Manufacturing in the U.S.?

February 6, 2024

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Elizabeth Berthelette, head of Northeast research and national life science research with Newmark, details the findings of the firm’s latest report on advanced manufacturing and labor availability in the U.S.

AIR CARGO

Air Cargo Adapts: E-Commerce, Customs Clearance and Shipment Visibility

February 5, 2024

Frank Hung, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Descartes

This year, e-commerce is still expected to be a major driver of increased air cargo demand.

LAST-MILE DELIVERY

Mastering Parcel Delivery to Drive E-Commerce Profitability in 2024

February 5, 2024

Richard McNish, General Manager, Descartes

Given the starring role that the delivery experience plays in customer satisfaction and brand loyalty, retailers must be prepared in 2024.

SUSTAINABILITY

Securing a Satellite Communications Future Through Green Business Practices

February 5, 2024

Peter Ross, Founder and Managing Director, CP Cases

Despite the many advantages offered by satellite internet, especially in areas lacking traditional telecom infrastructure, it’s crucial to acknowledge and address the associated environmental impacts.

SUSTAINABILITY/CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Refocusing on High-Impact Sustainability Wins

February 5, 2024

Kristen Senz, Writer at APQC

Organizations face mounting pressure to ensure the sustainability of not just their operations and supply chains, but also those of their domestic and overseas supply chain partners.

LATIN AMERICA

The Rise of Near-Shoring from China to Mexico: A Strategic Economic Shift

February 5, 2024

Deepak Chhugani, CEO, Nuvocargo

Mexico is emerging as a pivotal player in the near-shoring phenomenon, drawing attention from global investors and companies seeking to relocate from China.

Watch: Electronics Inventories: From Shortage to Glut

January 31, 2024

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

P.S. Subramaniam, a partner in the Strategic Operations and Performance practice of Kearney, explains how electronics manufacturers went from having too few materials and components on hand to too many in a very short time — and how they can do a better job of planning in the future.

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THINK TANK

Impact of Tariffs on the Supply Chain

January 25, 2024

Sunderesh Heragu, SCB Contributor

The impacts of tariff are both beneficial in the short run but could be counterproductive in the long run.

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THINK TANK

Navigating Green Marketing Risk

January 25, 2024

Mollie Hughes, SCB Contributor

The use of certain green marketing terms can lead to legal repercussions and financial consequences if not employed accurately and responsibly.

High-Tech/Electronics

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the technology and electronics industries. Learn how high-tech and electronics companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.