How Global Trade and Transportation Trends Impact America's Transportation Infrastructure: Can Shippers Cope?
Created on: Jun 30, 2008 2:07 PM by ChainConnectors - Last Modified: Jun 30, 2008 2:12 PM by ChainConnectors
This paper written by a ChainConnectors' partner and a colleague for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) discusses the key trends in international trade and transportation and how they impact the U.S. infrastructure. Discussion includes how shippers can better manage their supply chains in the global arena.
ChainConnectors says:
in response to: aj
Obviously, the fuel cost issue continues to gain more visibility. In this case, manufacturers really need to look at total net landed cost of having product made and delivered. This might show that the lowest country in which to manufacture may not be the lowest cost country in total when all delivery costs are included. In addition, lead times might be longer as shipping lines try to conserve fuel on their routes and slow their ship speed.
CC - This is a timely piece, especially with fuel costs wreaking havoc on the transportation channels - land, sea and air. What are you seeing/hearing (aside from screams of agony) and how do you see this playing out for the rest of 2008?