Briefs
Control Tower of Things: Opportunity for 3PLs
If the future of IoT is indeed about services, not things, 3PLs are now strongly positioned to create new value for customers by leveraging their recent investments in supply chain control towers to extend their service offerings to encompass a Control Tower of Things.
Post-Merger Integration: Seven Key Lessons
What lessons can serial acquirers offer about post-merger integration (PMI)? Our in-depth discussions reveal seven important tips for success in what can be a challenging process.
Inland Ports: On Track for Growth
What does it take for a new inland port to succeed? We offer a ten-point checklist of key success factors in the planning and preparation for new inland hubs.
Reshoring vs. Offshoring: The Exchange Rate Effect
Is there a nascent resurgence in manufacturing (a.k.a., ‘reshoring’) in the US? Or will the offshoring trend continue? New Harbor Consultants analysis shows that it may be all about the dollar.
Mexico Manufacturing Myth-Busting
Manufacturing in Mexico is and can be compelling as part of a global manufacturing strategy. We debunk four myths that have often obscured its progress.
Vietnam in the Trans-Pacific Partnership: Trip Report
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was signed on February 4th. Now is the time to explore upcoming opportunities, in particular focusing on Vietnam as an increasingly attractive global manufacturing source and growing domestic market.
Middle Market Missteps: Lessons from acquisition due diligence
Why should we care about due diligence? Capital providers injected $370B into the US middle market during 2015. But we have seen at least six ways potential acquirers can miss the mark in their due diligence efforts. And we have some thoughts on how they can be more effective.