The growth of the coronavirus pandemic has crated major changes in consumer habits, which has also led to interruptions in all the supply chains.

As the coronavirus pandemic grows, companies throughout the world have increased their response capabilities and have taken extraordinary measures to deliver their products and meet the new consumer habits.

The coronavirus pandemic is creating havoc in the world’s health systems and economies forcing millions of companies to shut down, especially those which raw materials or finished products come from China.

The countries assessed by PERLOG’s first stage were Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay. The expectation is for this analysis to cover the totality of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in the next few years.

The priority for manufacturers and wholesalers these days should be focusing on digital transformation and embracing technology to help improve their efficiency in the short- and long-terms and be more competitive in the market.

By 2020, the manufacturing of car parts is expected to reach a value of 100 Billion dollars, placing Mexico as the 4th manufacturer of car parts globally. In addition, Mexico is expecting the arrival of more suppliers for this sector.

The manufacturing of auto parts accounts for half of the automotive industry’s production in Mexico. Therefore, companies aim to continuously improve their execution and warehousing processes so they can guarantee profitable operations.

When it comes to the textile industry, the road for logistics is long. There are many stages between raw materials and finished products, and some more to get the goods to clients in the required terms.