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Triple E Supply Chain
The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), a nonprofit supply chain association, released new standards for instituting a “triple E” supply chain—one that is ethical, ecological, and economical. Companies that meet the standards are eligible to apply for the ASCM Enterprise Certification, an industry benchmark demonstrating a commitment to clean supply chains. “More than ever, […]
Read More3 Ways to Mitigate Cyber Risk in Your Supply Chain
In March 2019, when U.S. Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Operations Daniel Abel spoke at a panel for The Brookings Institution, he cited reports from shippers and ships: “I’ve had a cyber breach and I’m inbounding to your port.” Cyber risks to supply chains in shipping, transportation, and logistics have only intensified since then. “Cyber […]
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Consolidation Is an Easy Way to Make a Big Difference – Hub Group
Shipment consolidation is becoming an increasingly more accessible and viable option, offering benefits for both manufacturers and distributors.
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Leveraging Real Time Information to Better Manage Logistics
When it comes to shipping freight around the world, costs and on-time delivery top the list of concerns for everyone from shipping managers to CEOs. Having strong, accessible data is essential.
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How to Choose a 3PL and Reap the Benefits – DLS Worldwide
Q: What are the benefits of using a 3PL company for your shipping needs? A: You can streamline your processes by freeing up your employees’ time to work on other priorities and objectives. You will save money and achieve greater flexibility by leveraging better economies of scale, established carrier relationships, and knowledge of the industry […]
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Extreme Logistics: Making the Impossible Possible
Project logistics managers meet the unique requirements and challenges involved in one-of-a-kind moves.
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Stop, Thief!
TT Club and BSI have issued the second edition of their report on global cargo theft, the first to cover a full year. The report analyzes cargo theft by modality, theft type (modus operandi), commodities targeted, and the value of losses across the major regions of the world (see chart above). Among the notable findings: […]
Read MoreManaging Risk and Building Resilience
Antonio Galvao is chief supply chain officer for DuBois Chemicals, which creates custom chemistry, equipment, and process solutions. Responsibilities: End-to-end supply chain, including manufacturing, planning, logistics, procurement, and quality. Experience: VP, logistics and distribution, Americas, and VP, global logistics GISC, Johnson Controls; VP of supply chain, Africa, Middle East, Turkey, and Central Asia, and VP, […]
Read MoreWalmart-Owned Flipkart Aims for Sustainability
Flipkart, an online electronics retail company owned by Walmart, is working to increase sustainability across its supply chain. The e-tailer has already reduced its usage of single-use plastic by 25% across its packaging value chain. By 2021, it hopes to achieve 100% recycled consumption. Flipkart also filed for EPR (extended producer responsibility), a policy under […]
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Expertise, Strategic Warehousing Support Unexpected Spike in Inbound Deliveries – Hollingsworth
Hollingsworth assisted a leading automotive manufacturer with an unexpected surge via strategic negotiations and savvy adjustments to inventory management.
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Blockchain Moves Beyond the ‘Walled Garden’ Stage
On Halloween 2008, a mysterious paper entitled Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System appeared on a cryptography mailing list. Its author used the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto and to this day no one is sure of their true identity. Nevertheless, the the paper unleashed a revolution. While the Bitcoin paper’s objective was to establish an alternative […]
Read MoreOcean Spray Teams Up With Uber Freight to Create a Refreshingly Simple Supply Chain
Ocean Spray, a fruit juice, snacks, and sauce retailer, has teamed up with Uber Freight to streamline and improve the transportation of its goods. The company, comprised of more than 700 family-owned farms, decided to partner with the transportation service provider in an effort to stay ahead of industry trends and better serve its customers. […]
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Enabling Faster Distribution in the Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical Industry – MD Logistics
New facilities in Indianapolis and Reno enable 3PL MD Logistics to support faster time to market for life sciences and pharmaceutical customers.
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Sneaker Supply Chain: Big Shoes to Fill
Now that consumers wear sneakers as everyday footwear, meeting the resulting supply chain challenges is no easy feat.
Read More12 Tips to Identify Quality Suppliers
When most buyers plan to select a new supplier, they are usually tempted to focus on the best price. But shaving a few cents off the product price is no help if the quality is below standard or the component does not arrive when you need it. Focus on quality by incorporating these 12 tips […]
Read MoreGOOD QUESTION | What’s the quickest way to improve return logistics?
Make sure information systems, distribution networks, and transportation capabilities work together seamlessly. Perry Belcastro Senior Vice President, Fulfillment Services Saddle Creek Logistics Services Leverage artificial intelligence to identify key drivers causing returns/claims. This can provide insights that can be used to optimize delivery, reduce volume, and provide critical information to engineering to improve products. Tom […]
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Supply Chain Partner Helps Furniture Maker Get a Leg Up – Evans Distribution
Evans helped furniture maker Floyd develop a real-time supply chain, centralizing its kitting, packaging, and value-added needs, as well as providing transportation.
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2019 Top 10 3PL Excellence Awards
MORE TO THE STORY: How to Find a 3PL-Third Party Logistics Provider AND THE WINNERS ARE: 1. Echo Global Logistics 2. Transplace 3. Hub Group 4. C.H. Robinson 5. Kenco 6. Werner 7. (tie). DHL Supply Chain. GlobalTranz 8 . Sunset Transportation 9 . (tie). SEKO Logistics. Penske Logistics 10 . R2 Logistics Our audience […]
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7 Outstanding Women in Supply Chain and Logistics
Like their counterparts in many other professions, women have steadily advanced within the logistics and supply chain sector over the past few decades. The women we interviewed are succeeding at the top levels within their companies due to a strong work ethic, a passion for supply chain and logistics, and the ability to be comfortable as one of a few—sometimes the only—women in the room.
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Five Ways a 3PL Helps Mitigate Supply Chain Risk – Phoenix Logistics
Partnering with a 3PL offers a buffer between the shipper and the ever-shifting challenges of the logistics realm.
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