ZAPOPAN, JAL.- With an area of ​​10,000 square meters, Apymsa ‘s distribution center (DC) , located in this municipality in the state of Jalisco, is one of the most important warehouses the company has, since auto parts are supplied from here for all of Mexico and Guatemala.

In terms of volume, spare parts equivalent to four tractor-trailers leave this logistics unit per day

The facility ships 300 orders daily, and each order round consists of 2,000 SKUs  (codes that identify a product).

According to Javier Méndez, outbound supervisor, the warehouse permanently stocks 20,000 SKUs , making this distribution center an important hub for Apymsa’s more than 140 stores.

The Zapopan distribution center handles 14,000 storage positions throughout the warehouse, resulting in a robust spare parts inventory.

According to Méndez, in the picking area, each container is checked and scanned piece by piece “to verify that our products or orders are 100% packed and that there is no risk of a single piece being missing at our final destination.”

In order to maintain the warehouse in optimal condition and ensure that products are always available for fulfillment, inventories are conducted periodically

In that regard, Méndez noted that inventories are taken every three months to ensure the availability of spare parts , thus serving Apymsa’s customers in Mexico and Guatemala.

During a tour of the facility, Eric Blasco , Apymsa’s Commercial Director, indicated that the auto parts industry market exceeds $24 billion , making this segment strategic for Mexico

The executive emphasized that with the efficiencies offered by this distribution center, they will continue to strengthen their customer network and service to companies that manage fleets, something they have achieved with 360-degree logistics , which has allowed them to bolster their operational capacity.

Therefore, having a warehouse with the capabilities of the Zapopan distribution center is key to maintaining the figures this industry has seen in recent years.

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PACCAR Mexico celebrated the “PACCAR Experience” event , an initiative in which 80 attendees, including customers and dealers, participated in a tour of PACCAR’s technological development and innovation facilities in Washington , United States.

The participants visited key facilities in PACCAR’s value chain. The first part of the tour was at the Kenworth manufacturing plant in Renton , dedicated to the production of the W900 Legacy model and focused on highly specialized models, such as those used in mining and petrochemicals .

The second part of the tour was at the Technological Innovation Center, where new technologies, systems and applications are developed for Kenworth, DAF and Peterbilt trucks and tractors , and which is also one of the key facilities for the company.

To conclude the tour of Renton, the customers visited the PACCAR Distribution Center, which has an inventory of over 25,000 parts , and processes and ships an average of more than 6,000 orders daily to the Northwest United States and Canada.

On the second day of the tour, the group visited the PACCAR Technical Center (PTC) in Mt. Vernon, Washington. At the facility, dedicated to research and quality testing, the attendees toured the tracks designed to validate the performance, durability, and safety of PACCAR products .

The event ended with a day at the PTC test track, where guests were able to operate various truck models, experiencing their power , even with simulated loads.

The PACCAR Experience , held from October 21 to 24, offered a close-up look at the innovation and technology that position the company as a leader in transportation . The facilities, from the Kenworth plant to the Technical Center, highlight PACCAR’s commitment to quality and a vision for a sustainable and efficient future.

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SAN ANTONIO, TX – With the goal of offering more strategic and efficient solutions to its customers, Averitt increased its capacity at its distribution & fulfillment center in San Antonio, Texas , and from this key point it is less than three hours from the main borders with Mexico , and within a radius of less than 150 miles it serves various cities in the southeastern United States .

This Averitt center has 85,000 square feet (7,896 m2) and 80 loading docks for distribution and fulfillment activities , with the goal of reducing operating costs for its customers through better logistics models, based on the use of the service portfolio, which includes full truckload , less -than-truckload (LTL ), dedicated services, distribution and fulfillment, as well as integrated services.

During the opening ceremony of this operations center, Calvin Rackley, regional vice president of Operations, described the addition of 40 loading docks and 85,000 square feet as a development opportunity for South Texas. “It represents the opportunities you are taking advantage of, and there is much more to come with close logistics and the opportunities happening in Mexico. This represents innovation,” Rackley emphasized to his clients in attendance.

The executive asserted that there is no other LTL company in the region with its own warehouse capable of performing the tasks that customers need, and this is a result of the innovative vision of the founder: Gary Sasser, the company’s current CEO, a perspective that the company has maintained for 50 years .

With this new facility, Averitt’s customers in Mexico have the ability to carry out their distribution and fulfillment activities from San Antonio, reducing the saturation and complexity represented by the Laredo border .

Averitt has approximately 8,500 employees, including operators and associates , and its facilities total approximately four million square feet, with the capacity to serve the central and southeastern United States and its connection to the markets of Canada and Mexico.

As for the operations center in San Antonio, its location is strategic and close to Interstate 35, which connects Laredo with Michigan and Canada; Loop 410, which allows for travel around San Antonio; and Interstate 10, which connects all of South Texas. In addition, it is near the San Antonio Airport (SAT) and the Union Pacific (UP) and BNSF railroad yards.

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The challenge was no small feat: the original facilities dated back to the 1970s and operated under conditions far below today’s standards.

“They didn’t have loading docks, fire protection systems, or services that would guarantee their viability in the current context,” explains Diego Hernández, an architect at O’Donnell, in an interview with T21.

The intervention was comprehensive. The project included the replacement of hydraulic and sanitary infrastructure, the installation of storm drains to mitigate flooding, highly reflective floors, natural and LED lighting , and structural reinforcements aligned with Mexico City’s Building Regulations.

At the operational level, the warehouses now feature loading docks, hermetic seals, and 30,000-pound dock levelers. The redesign is complemented by spacious offices, separate entrances, recreational areas, and a closed-circuit security system.

This qualitative leap is not an isolated one: it responds to the urgent need to bring the logistics chain closer to the end consumer. In a country where e-commerce maintains double-digit growth rates , locating within the urban area is strategic.

“There’s a lot of optimism about Vallejo; it’s consolidating its position as a key industrial hub . Our goal is to consolidate a competitive, safe, and sustainable product in the heart of the city,” Mariano Cinaroglu, director at O’Donnell, told T21.

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E-commerce in Mexico continues to grow at double digits, maintaining this pace for the past six years, according to the Mexican Online Sales Association (AMVO) , which reported a 20% increase by 2024 ; but with this, the logistical challenges of serving an increasingly demanding market also grow.

According to Felipe Ordóñez, CEO of Promologistics , the key to taking advantage of this opportunity lies in innovation, advance planning, and strategic infrastructure .

“E-commerce continues to be a market with great potential, for both domestic and foreign companies. Rather than worrying about uncertainty, we’ve focused on preparing to take advantage of these opportunities,” Ordóñez said in an interview with T21.

The executive explained that the company has just opened its third distribution center in Tultitlán , State of Mexico, with a surface area of 20,000 square meters (m2), which will allow them to expand their capacity and respond to growing demand.

With this expansion, Promologistics reached 45,000 m2 of warehouse space and 42,000 rack positions , strengthening its presence in the Valley of Mexico, an area that Ordóñez described as strategic due to its connectivity with the entire country .

“Location plays a key role. From the northern part of the metropolitan area, we can quickly serve not only Mexico City, but also key regions like Monterrey and Guadalajara,” he commented.

While the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the growth of e-commerce , it also highlighted the logistics industry’s lack of preparedness , so Ordóñez stated that the sector has learned to manage peak demand on key dates such as El Buen Fin or Hot Sale.

However, the challenge is no longer just to deliver faster, but to offer personalized experiences .

“Consumers are becoming more sophisticated: they don’t always want to receive a product immediately; they often want it on a specific day and at a specific place. The future of logistics lies in this personalized delivery,” he emphasized.

In addition, Promologistics has invested in technological integration with Mexico’s leading marketplaces , allowing them to process orders more quickly and keep users informed in real time about the status of their purchases.

But innovation isn’t limited to software ; the company is also rethinking its internal processes at its distribution centers to make order fulfillment more agile and cost-effective , helping its customers cope with an environment where pressure on logistics costs is ever-increasing.

“Our commitment is to offer more efficient cost structures that allow our customers to maintain competitive margins in a market where prices are increasingly tight,” the executive stated.

While large logistics operators typically serve larger corporations, Promologistics has identified an opportunity in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to enter the e-commerce space .

“We want to serve this sector, which is somewhat underserved, by offering affordable and valuable solutions that allow them to integrate with marketplaces quickly,” Ordóñez explained.

The company currently serves clients in sectors such as electronics, office furniture, textiles, footwear, and dietary supplements , maintaining a diversified portfolio to keep pace with the dynamic e-commerce sector in Mexico.

The real estate challenge

Promologistics’ growth in Tultitlán comes as the CTT logistics corridor (Cuautitlán, Tultitlán, and Tepotzotlán) continues to lead the demand for industrial space in the metropolitan area of the Valley of Mexico.

According to CBRE ‘s Marketview Industrial CDMX 2Q25 report , this corridor accounted for 47% of total activity so far this year and 91% of new supply , while maintaining minimum vacancy rates of just 0.8 percent .

The logistical dynamism is also reflected in the gross absorption of industrial space, which reached 331,000 m2 in the second quarter of 2025 , with a cumulative total of 640,000 m2 in the first half of the year, a figure 97% higher than the pre-pandemic period of 2019.

The report highlights that the logistics sector was the main driver of this demand, accounting for 69% of the market area , reinforcing the importance of the CTT as a strategic epicenter for distribution throughout the country.

In this sense, another challenge has been access to industrial space. For  Ordóñez, this situation forced companies like Promologistics to plan the opening of new warehouses a year in advance , even without having guaranteed customer volume.

“It’s a risky venture, but a necessary one if you don’t want to run out of space. Fortunately, we’re seeing the real estate market beginning to normalize, although it remains limited,” he emphasized.

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In Mexico, the Swedish manufacturer Scania has a fleet of more than 12,000 units in circulation , a volume that has increased particularly since 2022, when the firm began to increase its commercial activity in the country.

In addition to the vehicle fleet in circulation, Scania implemented its maintenance contract model , which has been one of its sales tools. Currently, more than 80% of units have this scheme. While it could be identified as a commercial success, it represents a logistical challenge to achieve customer service levels.

“We focus on maintaining long-term relationships with our business partners, and this helps us overcome logistical challenges on the international stage,” explained Gisela Quintero, Director of Customer Experience and Service Support at Scania Mexico.

Scania’s parts logistics are exposed to the weakness of the global supply chain, as 97% of the spare parts consumed in Mexico originate in Europe , and a smaller percentage in Brazil.

To meet the parts needs of the units in the market, as well as the 90 service points in the country, the Middle American Parts Center (MAPC) located in Querétaro has been operating since 2021 , and where through an inventory planning and reliability system, parts needs can be covered.

“At MPAC, we have the necessary inventory to naturally meet customer demand, and we have the logistics to handle extraordinary events. Furthermore, all the locations nationwide where we have spare parts are connected via technology so we can have these parts available to meet customer needs,” Quintero added.

The executive even mentioned that there is a global system connected from the central warehouse in Belgium  to respond to any emergencies that may arise.

Scania’s parts logistics leverages storage and distribution technologies, with each branch independently reading historical demand to automatically place replenishment orders, thereby reducing human error and “freeing up warehouse staff to focus on providing better customer service ,” Quintero emphasized.

Currently, the logistics established at the MAPC serve more than 1,500 lines daily to 90 service points. There are defined delivery times for certain regions. If orders are placed before 4:00 p.m., they can be delivered the next day by 9:00 a.m.

This Scania logistics structure is planned to support the Swedish firm’s planned branch growth. It aims to double the number of its own branches by 2028, reaching 30, and by 2030, having 45.

These points are independent of the Customer Work Service (CWS) model , the service points within the clients’ facilities.

Unlike the market, Scania owns its branches and does not involve outside investors, so network expansion and modernization are its responsibility.

The MPAC has an area of ​​3,500 square meters, with an inventory of 22,500 part numbers , with the mission of attending to the availability of vehicles in circulation, and which is precisely due to the commercial progress of Scania which has been 30% annually , with the objective of covering the fleet in circulation, but also to maintain the availability of parts at 96 percent.

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The fitness industry in Mexico continues to expand, and with more than 10,000 gyms registered in 2023, according to IHRSA data , the demand for equipment becomes key for the sector with companies such as Matrix Fitness , which is part of the Johnson Health Tech Group , which has recently strengthened its operation with the opening of a new distribution center (cedis) in Querétaro.

This center, with more than 10,000 square meters , is located in the Airport Industrial Park , a strategic location that improves delivery times and guarantees the availability of spare parts throughout the country.

Leopoldo Torres , CEO of Matrix Fitness Mexico, explained in an interview that the choice of Querétaro is due to several factors.

“The square meter is cheaper than in Mexico City, and the overcrowding in the capital made operations difficult. Now we can more efficiently supply the center and north of the country, where the demand for gym equipment is very high ,” Torres said.

This is because the north of the country is a key region for the brand, as the influence of the U.S. market has driven a stronger fitness culture in cities like Monterrey, Tijuana, and Chihuahua.

Matrix Fitness’s logistics have been transformed to respond more quickly to market needs.

Thanks to this new distribution center, which pays into the company’s property in Mexico City, delivery times have been reduced from one week to just two days in urgent cases , representing a key competitive advantage.

Additionally, the location within an industrial park allows for safer and more efficient handling of shipments.

“We have greater capacity to receive trailers, schedule overnight loading, and ensure the security of the merchandise ,” the executive added.

Matrix Fitness has also implemented several improvements to its supply chain to ensure more efficient logistics, including the incorporation of SAP and RFID technology for more precise inventory control.

“We’ve migrated to a SAP system and are using RFID to manage incoming and outgoing merchandise. We’ve also hired staff with experience working in large companies like Colgate-Palmolive, which has allowed us to improve our processes and make them more efficient ,” explained Leopoldo Torres.

By 2025, Matrix Fitness plans to equip more than 1,000 new units in Mexico , a growth that poses challenges in storage, distribution, and technical service.

The company has responded to these challenges with a comprehensive strategy , starting with the expansion of its distribution network , with more than 20 thousand square meters in Mexico.

On the other hand, it seeks to automate logistics processes to improve inventory accuracy and optimize delivery times; and to train technicians specialized in equipment maintenance, a key service in the industry.

Globally, Johnson Health Tech has also strengthened its manufacturing with a new plant in Vietnam , aiming to optimize production and reduce logistics costs.

This expansion seeks to mitigate the impact of trade tariffs and ensure the supply of key components.

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Walmart de México y Centroamérica (Walmex) announced its plans to invest more than six billion dollars (approximately 125 billion pesos) in Mexico by  2025 during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s morning press conference on Thursday.

Ignacio Caride, the company’s CEO and general manager, revealed that with this investment, Walmex plans to open more stores in Mexico this year in its Bodega Aurrera, Sam’s Club, Walmart Supercenter, and Walmart Express formats, generating approximately 5,500 direct jobs.

These stores will join the more than 3,200 already existing in nearly 700 municipalities across the country’s 32 states.

In addition, this investment will support Walmart’s more than 200,000 direct and permanent jobs in the country.

Additionally, Walmex will continue to advance the construction of two state-of-the-art distribution centers in the Bajío and Tlaxcala regions, equipped with robotics and artificial intelligence technology.

On the other hand, on Walmex Day 2025 , Ignacio Caride announced that this year the company plans to make an investment in Capex (capital goods) in Mexico and Central America of approximately 41.8 billion pesos, which represents an increase of 20% compared to the previous year.

Walmex will be investing strategically in customer-focused projects and strengthening the foundation for long-term, sustainable growth.

In this regard, 41% of the investment will be allocated to remodeling and maintenance of existing stores , with the goal of incorporating new capabilities, including omnichannel functions, and ensuring the best shopping experience for customers.

Thirty percent of the investment will be allocated to the construction of new stores and clubs , in line with the guidance given during the event to open more than 1,500 stores, representing more than 1.4 million square meters of sales floor space, over the next five years.

By 2025, new stores are expected to contribute between 1.5% and 1.7% to total sales growth . The primary growth vehicle will continue to be Bodega Aurrera.

Eighteen percent of the investment will be allocated to expanding and modernizing the supply chain through automation, with the goal of increasing growth capacity and providing better customer service.

Eleven percent of the investment will be allocated to strategic e-commerce and technology projects that will enable a better shopping experience through digital platforms, enhance and improve analytical capabilities to better understand customers, and increase automation in stores and distribution centers, boosting productivity.

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Wheels Up is the first logistics comic in Mexico. Rodolfo López, the project’s technical advisor, explained that the idea for this comic arose from the quest to bring this sector closer to young people , involving themes and characteristics of certain characters involved in the supply chain.

“The idea began developing two years ago. It wasn’t easy. Fernando began to create all the characters, how it would be treated, what themes, and today we have Wheels Up. We tell a real-life story to get kids involved, and it serves us in two ways: so that interns, companies, and logisticians use the magazine as a means of advertising and for training operational groups,” he explained.

Fernando Frías Trillo, the project’s author, explained that the world of comics grew exponentially since the pandemic, and after researching whether to write a book or a novel, they ended up creating a comic whose name means “Come on, hurry up, we want them up.”

He revealed that this new comic will feature a consultant and his entire team as its main character, who will address various topics such as efficiency, values, consistency, and the technical aspects of the supply chain.

“Just like any good comic, there has to be a good guy and a bad guy. The bad guy is inefficiency, and the consultant and his team have the curse of always encountering it, and when they do, they confront it. So we’re going to be playing it within this line of thinking; we’re going to play with the alter ego. We’re going to see them as they are and we’re going to play with those things that companies face, like the stressful board meeting, chasing margins, etc. The best thing is that we’re going to synchronize the world of comics and knowledge,” he explained.

Rodolfo López reiterated that the stories will be based on reality , with characters such as human resources, operations or forklifts, “we will always have those who go it alone, those who do not follow orders and those who are creative, that process becomes text and a creative design.”

“There will be people, but others will be like characters like a pig with a bear face, or it could be anything, but really what we’re trying to represent is their alter ego, as you can see,” said Frías Trillo.

Wheels up , first issue

He announced that the first edition, which was released just over four weeks ago, addressed the distribution center and everything that happens there, including both the problems and the successes.

“It’s being well received by the industry; we’ve printed 350 copies (as of last week). The hardest part is that it doesn’t have to stop being a comic, because in the end, that’s what happens to us: people learn indirectly, and they’re enjoying that. It’s not about showing up and saying, ‘I’m going to sell you a forklift.’ We’re talking about a process that can be inefficient and is costing them time and resources,” he explained.

He indicated that four print editions will be produced each year , thereby ensuring that the comic travels from person to person and allows for physical exposure, hence the quality of the paper. However, he maintained that this is not the time to have it in digital form.

Frías Trillo stated that they seek to capture the reader’s attention and concentration, a key point in communication.

Wheels Up will have a print run of 1,000 36-page copies, ad-free, although it will also allow sponsorships through the stories, stories that help educate and empower. “On the one hand, it’s telling the life story that many of us have had, and on the other, it’s providing the technical elements that led to certain decisions.”

This comic will be available through Shopify; for Mexico City and the rest of the country, Latin America, and Spain, it will be available in Spanish . Distribution through universities will also be sought.

They specified that a QR code will be available that will direct you to a website where you can access more information about the logistics sector.

Fernando Frías Trillo is a specialist in applied supply chain technology with over 30 years of experience in the sector. He is a professor at various universities in Latin America and a speaker. His experience covers over 40 different industries in the dry goods, refrigerated, hazardous, pharmaceutical, and automotive industries. He holds a Master’s degree in Finance from ITAM, a Micromaster’s degree in CS from MIT, and a Higher Education in Business Administration from ITAM. He is currently the General Manager of The Private Supply Chain Company, Mexico Chapter.

Rodolfo López Cerdán is an executive with extensive experience in Supply Chain, Finance, Talent Development, Strategy, and Projects, developing high-impact responsibilities in the Americas and Europe. He is the former founding president of Conalog and currently a Board Member of the #SoyLogístico Association and president of the Mérida Chapter.

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With the presence of the governor of Nuevo León, Samuel García, and local authorities, Mercado Libre announced that it will have a new distribution center in Escobedo , which will increase the company’s logistics capacity in the country.

• Omar Ramírez, director of operations, shared through his networks that this project is expected to inject more than 180 million dollars (mdd) , an amount that adds to the 325 million dollars that had been projected in the entity when Meli began operations in the state in 2021.

“More infrastructure, more jobs and more opportunities for entrepreneurs and the people of Nuevo León: Mercado Libre’s commitment will continue to grow,” wrote the executive.

He also explained that his center in Apodaca employs 1,700 people , so they estimate that with the opening of the new cedis, the Yellow Marketplace will employ a total of 3,300 people in Nuevo León.

According to what David Geisen, general director of Mercado Libre Mexico, shared last August, in 2024 alone,  Meli’s investment in the country increased 48% compared to last year , with an investment announcement of 2.45 billion dollars this year.

Mercado Libre has a logistics network that includes  nine fulfillment centers  and 90 logistics facilities , which allow for same-day delivery in 24 cities; as well as  900 electric vans  that minimize their impact on the environment.

With this new infrastructure, Omar Ramírez assured that they will continue to guarantee a “ high quality service, reduce geographic gaps, offer simple returns, and increase our offer of millions of products for rapid distribution, benefiting both buyers and sellers .”

“We reaffirm our commitment to growth in the country, because when Mexicans grow, Mercado Libre and Nuevo León grow as well,” Ramírez concluded.

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