Source Logistics Report Flags Geographic Restructuring as Top Supply Chain Priority

Event summary

  • Source Logistics' 2026 Supply Chain Outlook Report identifies geographic restructuring as the defining shift in North American logistics, challenging the assumption that technology investment is the primary lever for supply chain resilience.
  • Over one-third of surveyed shippers in food and beverage, grocery, and CPG are actively planning or evaluating new manufacturing facilities in the next 12 to 24 months, with concentrated interest in industrial corridors including Monterrey, Querétaro, and Guanajuato.
  • Mexico saw record $41 billion in foreign direct investment through Q3 2025, a 15% year-over-year increase, indicating nearshoring has moved from strategic consideration to operational execution.
  • 72% of shippers now rank service above price when selecting a 3PL partner, with 34% citing poor customer service as the leading cause of a failed 3PL partnership.

The big picture

Source Logistics' report highlights a strategic shift in the logistics industry, where geographic restructuring is taking precedence over digital transformation. This trend is driven by the need to mitigate tariff exposure and improve supply chain resilience, particularly in the food and beverage, grocery, and CPG sectors. The report's findings reflect a broader recalibration in how shippers evaluate logistics partners, emphasizing accountability and proactive communication over cost.

What we're watching

Nearshoring Execution
How the pace of nearshoring will affect logistics network design and operational efficiency.
Service Quality Standards
Whether 3PL partners can sustain service quality improvements to meet shipper expectations.
Technology Integration
The pace at which supply chain visibility technologies will be adopted to address operational friction points.