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Mexico conference: Uncertainty well-balanced with optimism

Automotive Logistics

While a degree of uncertainty over the future of free trade between Mexico and its Nafta neighbours to the north once again hung over discussions at this year’s Automotive Logistics Mexico conference, it was more than matched by confidence in the future of the automotive sector. Asset tracking.

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Logistics Business Show – register for free NOW!

Logistics Business Magazine

The exhibition virtual marketplace enables visitors to source products online, request quotations, meet exhibitors on video calls and chats, network, download documents and watch the conference. The next event will be held on 20-24th September, and features a conference and over 60 exhibitors. Handling Automation Systems.

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The quest for greater unity

Automotive Logistics

Nearly every label used in the continent’s inbound automotive supply chain features barcodes and, increasingly, RFID inlays, according to Ed Nabrotzky, chief solutions officer of Omni-ID. RFID inlays are also becoming more affordable, says Nabrotzky. RFID prices have come down as the technologies have vastly improved.”.

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Find your Warehouse Rhythm

Logistics Business Magazine

Michael Brandl, Executive VP EMEA for Koerber Supply Chain, told the conference that the company’s objective is to become the global supply chain management (SCM) leader. How to go higher, more vertical is one. I asked Du Preez to comment on other key trends in automation. The space above 2m is under-used.

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NRF 2023: Empowering the Customer

Logistics Viewpoints

This year, the recurring theme was all about customer empowerment and how this leads to a positive customer experience. Throughout the conference I met with a number of software and hardware suppliers to get a glimpse of what they were showcasing. RFID has been the next big thing for years.

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Supply Chain & Logistics Education: Ask the Professors

The Logistics Academy

Other ways we support experiential learning include hosting external student case competitions, touring logistics facilities, and attending industry conferences. Another trend is learning how to deal with the avalanche of data that supply chain managers have at their fingertips. But in real life, data is rarely given.

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Reaping the benefits of collaborating on containers

Automotive Logistics

When an OEM orders parts from its tier suppliers, it can find itself with limited visibility over just where containers of parts are within the supply chain and how soon they will arrive. Millions of containers will eventually be included in the system, with two RFID tags apiece. data capture rates.