Have you thought about scaling your business? With the tremendous growth in manufacturing and distribution businesses in today's marketplace, it is certainly worth considering.
Where would you prefer to locate your operation? Most likely as close to customers and your supply base as possible. In this case, it means rates are going through the roof - if you can even get them.
Are you thinking about what seemingly unrelated topics like the Amazon Effect might mean for your business even if you don't supply consumers? The impacts can be far-reaching and significant.
In looking at the Amazon Effect as a metaphor, manufacturers and distributors must respond to elevated customer expectations, rapid delivery requests, 24/7 service, and much more.