Global vs. Regional Sourcing: Striking the Right Balance

Global vs. Regional Sourcing: Striking the Right Balance

For years, automotive manufacturers have pushed hard toward global sourcing. It made sense, allowing for lower costs, access to specialized suppliers, and the ability to leverage economies of scale. Disruptions in recent years, however, have shown that the cheapest...
Ocean Shipping: The Trends and How Ports are Reshaping the Game

Ocean Shipping: The Trends and How Ports are Reshaping the Game

If the last few years taught shipping anything, it’s that the ocean doesn’t just move cargo — it moves strategy. Carriers, shippers, and logistics teams are navigating a market that balances seasonal demand with structural change: larger ships, increased...
Decoding the East–West Freight Market: What Importers Need to Know

Decoding the East–West Freight Market: What Importers Need to Know

Global supply chains run on east–west trade. The flow of goods and raw materials from Asia and Europe into North America is the backbone of international supply chains, feeding manufacturers, retailers, and distributors with everything from automotive parts and...
The Benefit of Integrating International and Domestic Logistics

The Benefit of Integrating International and Domestic Logistics

Supply chain operations are becoming a strategic advantage rather than a background operation in today’s highly competitive global market. Manufacturers often need to transport raw materials, components, and finished products seamlessly across continents and...
Diving Into the Differences between FCL, LCL, and BCN

Diving Into the Differences between FCL, LCL, and BCN

In freight forwarding, FCL, LCL, and BCN refer to different containerized shipping methods and terms related to the transportation of goods. The terms primarily revolve around how much space is used in a shipping container, whether you have enough volume to fill a...
TOC & Mercado: One Platform, Endless Possibilities

TOC & Mercado: One Platform, Endless Possibilities

In a world of unpredictability, delays, and missed deadlines, managing a mess of spreadsheets with constantly evolving details can cause more confusion than good. Having a constant source of truth is essential, especially when it can show your entire supply chain in...
Our Approach to Logistics Hurdles

Our Approach to Logistics Hurdles

Did you know that TOC stands for transparency, optimization, and collaboration? These three ideas come together to shape our entire approach to supply chain management. All three are at the heart of what we do, because we know they are integral to providing increased...