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L2 · Freight Management & Mode Selection
Mode selection & TCO, Incoterms, consolidation & LTL/FTL, international freight, and logistics P&L.
The commercial layer of logistics — choosing how cargo moves, negotiating the terms under which it moves, and managing the cost to move it as a lever of competitive advantage.
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Transportation mode selection: road, rail, air & ocean
TCO-based mode selection framework — including the in-transit inventory cost that makes air freight cheaper than ocean for high-value products with long transit times.
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Incoterms, freight contracts & rate management
The impact of Incoterms on cost control, the CIF-to-FOB transition that gives buyers leverage over freight, and contract management in a volatile freight market.
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Freight consolidation, LTL vs. FTL & load optimization
The LTL/FTL breakeven calculation, consolidation program design, milk-run networks for low-volume destinations, and 3D load optimization to maximize truck fill rate.
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International freight: ocean, air & multimodal
Managing the full ecosystem of international freight: freight forwarders, ocean carriers, AWBs and BLs, container tracking, and freight invoice auditing.
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Freight cost allocation & logistics P&L management
Building the logistics P&L with correct cost allocation by channel and customer, and the Cost to Serve analysis that reveals which customers are destroying margin.
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L2 · Carrier Management & TMS
Carrier qualification & scorecard, TMS implementation, route optimization, real-time visibility & control tower, and fleet strategy.
The operational execution layer — the systems, the carriers, and the routes that physically move product from the warehouse to the customer and generate or destroy the OTIF promise.
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Carrier selection, qualification & performance management
Carrier consolidation strategy, the OTIF + damage rate scorecard, QBR governance with strategic carriers, and connecting scorecard performance to volume allocation decisions.
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TMS implementation & transportation planning
The full TMS value stack: order management, load planning, carrier booking automation, freight audit, and the ERP-TMS integration that unlocks end-to-end visibility.
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Route optimization & territory design
Fixed vs. dynamic routes, the VRP (Vehicle Routing Problem) and TMS optimization engines, territory design methodology, and circulation restriction management in Mexican cities.
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Real-time shipment visibility & supply chain control tower
The architecture of a logistics control tower: data sources, alert thresholds, escalation protocols, and proactive exception resolution before the customer calls.
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Fleet management: own fleet vs. 3PL decision
The full TCO of an owned truck (depreciation, fuel, driver, NOM-087, insurance), the own fleet vs. 3PL breakeven, and the hybrid model that optimizes control with flexibility.
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L2 · Cold Chain & Specialized Logistics
Cold chain design & temperature monitoring, hazmat compliance, project cargo, packaging & unitization, and e-commerce last mile.
The specialized logistics layer — the segments where standard logistics rules do not apply and where compliance, engineering, and execution precision determine whether value is preserved or destroyed.
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Cold chain design, temperature monitoring & compliance
Continuous temperature logging as a COFEPRIS regulatory requirement, IoT data loggers with pre-limit alert thresholds, and the investigation protocol when an excursion occurs.
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Hazmat logistics: ADR/DOT compliance & dangerous goods
UN classification system, mandatory documentation (NOM-002-SCT, 49 CFR), carrier qualification requirements, and annual hazmat training as a regulatory obligation.
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Oversize, project cargo & specialized equipment logistics
Route survey methodology, permit timeline management (SCT, SHCP, municipalities), and the specialized carriers who have both the equipment and the regulatory relationships.
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Packaging & unitization for transportation
ASTM D4169 testing protocol, TCO-based packaging design (protection vs. space vs. handling), pallet configuration optimization, and fill rate impact of packaging decisions.
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E-commerce fulfillment logistics & last mile
D2C vs. 3PL vs. marketplace fulfillment models, Ship from Store economics, locker network density, and last mile cost per order as the defining metric of e-commerce logistics viability.
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L2 · Network Design & 3PL Management
Logistics network optimization, 3PL selection & governance, KPI frameworks, cross-border & T-MEC logistics, and sustainable logistics.
The strategic layer of logistics — the decisions that determine the structural cost and service capability of the network for the next 3–5 years, and the partnerships that execute it.
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Logistics network design: facility location & flow optimization
SCND (Supply Chain Network Design) models, the nodes vs. cost vs. service trade-off, risk pooling effect, and the transition plan that makes a network redesign executable.
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3PL selection, contract design & governance
The 3PL RFP and site visit process, SLA design with measurable metrics and penalty mechanisms, exit clause requirements, and the active governance that prevents 3PL performance drift.
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Logistics KPIs, benchmarking & performance dashboards
The 3-level logistics KPI framework (operational/tactical/strategic), perfect order rate as the most complete service metric, and translating logistics KPIs into the CFO’s financial language.
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Cross-border logistics: customs, nearshoring & free trade zones
T-MEC utilization rate optimization, tariff classification audits, IMMEX regime for exportation-focused manufacturers, and integrating trade compliance into the procurement process.
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Sustainable logistics: carbon footprint, green transport & circular supply chains
Scope 3 logistics emissions measurement, the decarbonization initiatives that simultaneously reduce cost (route optimization, consolidation), and the rail vs. road modal shift economics.
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L2 · Logistics Technology & Innovation
Technology stack (TMS, WMS, visibility), warehouse automation, autonomous delivery, digital twins, and AI applications.
The technology layer that is transforming logistics from a labor-intensive operation to a data-driven, increasingly automated system — and the roadmap for capturing that value without over-investing in unproven technology.
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Logistics technology stack: TMS, WMS & visibility platforms
The ERP-WMS-TMS-Visibility integration architecture, native ERP modules vs. best-of-breed, and the phased implementation approach that reduces risk.
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Warehouse automation: robotics, AGVs & goods-to-person systems
Goods-to-Person, AGV, sorter, and ASRS technologies — with the business case framework (labor cost, volume, variability, payback period) that determines when automation is justified.
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Autonomous delivery & drone logistics
The current state of ADVs and drone delivery (2026), the niches where drones are commercially viable today (medical samples, rural pharmacies), and the regulatory timeline in Mexico.
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Digital twins & simulation in logistics network planning
Building the digital twin of the logistics network, using it for disruption simulation and S&OP scenario planning, and the data quality requirements that determine its value.
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AI & machine learning applications in logistics
Carrier OTIF prediction, dynamic route optimization, and disruption detection — with realistic assessment of data quality prerequisites and adoption challenges.
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L2 · Logistics Governance & Analytics
Logistics cost control & budget, talent & digital skills, risk management & BCP, customer service integration, and reverse logistics.
The governance framework that makes logistics decisions explicit, accountable, and aligned with the business — from the annual budget to the BCP that activates when the inevitable disruption occurs.
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Logistics cost control & budget management
The 3-driver logistics budget model (volume + channel mix + market freight rates), quarterly reforecast cadence, and root cause analysis of budget variances.
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Logistics organization, talent & digital skills
The modern logistics team roles (Director, Transportation Manager, Logistics Analyst, Control Tower), the digital skills gap, and the competency development plan.
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Logistics risk management & supply chain resilience
BCP design with pre-identified alternatives, activation time targets, annual simulation exercises, and integrating supplier BCPs into the logistics risk management program.
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Customer service integration: order management & delivery promises
The 5 root causes of delivery promise failures, ATP accuracy as the foundation, proactive delay communication protocol, and order cycle time as the end-to-end logistics efficiency metric.
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Reverse logistics & returns management
Return rate benchmarks by channel, the 4-disposition framework (resell/repair/liquidate/scrap), recovery rate optimization, and connecting return root causes to quality and commercial teams.
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