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Who Are You Doing Business With?
Denied party screening is of critical importance in shipping and international trade, and essential for minimizing business risk today.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Three Supply Chain Risks and How to Address Them
Enabling a holistic, integrated approach to managing global supplier risks allows companies to minimize risks, protect brand integrity, and reduce supply chain costs.
Export, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Customs Compliance: Small Mistakes Can Lead to Big Problems
Before entering the international trade arena, shippers must understand the stakes involved in regulatory compliance.
Military Logistics, Chemical Logistics, Labor Management, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics I.T., Ports, Safety, Trucking, Supply Chain Management
Trends—September 2014
OSHA issues updates to its Hazard Communication Standard; HP’s Dave Thomas addresses the importance of data quality; Ohio Trucking Association debuts military exhibition class at truck driving competition; Companies fail to use procurement in a strategic way; Shippers planning ahead for labor disruptions.
Education & Careers, Labor Management, Risk Management
Ax Torres: Plowing Ahead
Ax Torres supervises outbound shipping at agricultural machinery company AGCO Corporation.
3PL, Middle East, Asia, Panama Canal, China, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Risk Management
Global Logistics—January 2014
Global dry-bulk commodity trade reveals rate growth, steadying inflation in China; Preparations for 2022 World Cup trigger DC explosion in Qatar; Supplier risk analysis will become more complex as companies expand into new global markets; Pakistani protests force U.S. military drawdown to consider $1 billion airfreight alternative; Asia truck bans taking toll on logistics industry; Africa’s piracy problem shifting to continent’s west coast; Trans-Pacific Partnership pact stalls, 2014 ratification expected; China’s Nicaraguan Canal stirs intrigue; Tesco acquires stake in “Asia’s Amazon”
Labor Management, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
How to Manage Hours-of-Service Regulations Compliance
Shippers must adapt to accommodate federal Hours-of-Service rules affecting the time truck drivers can be on the road.
3PL, Labor Management, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
How Will the Affordable Care Act Impact Shippers?
A large seasonal workforce complicates 3PL compliance with healthcare laws and could mean rate increases for shippers.
Big Data, Demand Planning, Fulfillment, Logistics I.T., Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Out of Stock? Hoarding is Not a Solution
Investing time and money in making products available is more important today than ever before, thanks to the ripple effects of COVID-19. Capacity constraints and delivery agents have been upended, and product availability is at risk. Rising digital trends and changing consumer behavior and spending habits have also led to an urgency to respond to market conditions quickly.
Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Risk Management
Evaluate Risk Before Critical Decisions
The past year has opened the door to many risks and response strategies that supply chain leaders must keep top of mind when making critical inventory, demand, logistics, and pricing decisions.
Risk Management, Sustainability, Technology
3 Ways to Build a Resilient Supply Chain
Organizations across sectors must keep pace with changes in supply and demand—and intelligent supply chains can help
The Future of Work in Logistics
To meet growing e-commerce demand, alleviate labor shortages, and build more supply chain resilience, businesses will need to deploy strategies to engage workers in a digital era.
Big Data, Manufacturing, Risk Management
We Won’t Be Fooled Again: The Enterprise Perspective
This story looks at enterprise-level strategies that companies are using to meet today’s difficult supply chain challenges, and that offer potential lessons for their operations in the future.
Is Labor Status Quo Crippling Your Operation?
Discover the ways your normalcy undermines business success and how to fix it.
Careers, Education, Labor Management
Syfan Logistics 'Goes to College' to Solve Labor Challenge
Syfan worked with colleges and universities around its headquarters to develop a program to meet current hiring needs as well as build a foundation for the future.
Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Enabling Supply Chain Agility
With the pandemic still taking hold, it’s more important than ever that businesses maintain a consistent flow of goods. To ensure supply chain agility and avoid further disruption, many companies are adopting processes to help manage new labeling and supply chain complexities.
Demand Planning, Risk Management, Technology
3 Ways to Bolster Your Supply Chain
There’s no single action that can prevent another supply chain crisis like the one brought on by the pandemic. However, certain measures can mitigate the impact of the pandemic and any other catastrophic disruptions.
Labor Management, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Acing Your Stress Test
A supply chain resilience stress test is a key first step in assessing risk. A comprehensive stress test assesses resilience across these five factors.
Labor Management, Trucking, Warehousing
Combating the Logistics Labor Shortage By Addressing Driving Factors
Understanding the underlying causes behind the logistics labor shortage is key to addressing it. Here are the strategies implemented by Taylored Services to combat the shortage.
Big Data, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
7 Critical Questions You Need to Ask
Fundamentally, managing supply risk is all about having access to the right insights at the right time. These 7 questions can help you gain them.
Big Data, Demand Planning, Risk Management
Build an Agile and Resilient Supply Chain in 4 Steps
Visibility is absolutely vital to any business striving to achieve agility and resiliency, and the vulnerabilities that can follow. The good news is that these vulnerabilities can be addressed by taking four necessary steps toward achieving agility and resiliency.
8 Surefire Ways to Navigate Global Supply Chain Upheaval
Demand volatility coupled with capacity shortages. Lead times stretching out weeks, even months. Congestion at ports worldwide. What can shippers do to keep their supply chains moving? Plenty.
Labor Management, Risk Management
Flexing Labor Practices to Respond to Supply Chain Disruptions
Responding to e-commerce surges without compromising service levels, MD Logistics flexed labor across its business by emphasizing four core elements.
Automation, Risk Management, Technology
Navigating Demand Spikes: Automating Your Way to Successful Peak Seasons
Whether driven by traditional shopping peaks or unexpected consumer demand, technology-enabled warehouse operations, fulfillment practices, and transportation planning are essential in helping omnichannel retailers effectively manage surging order volumes when they do hit.
Customer Service, Risk Management, Technology
Supply Chain: An Engine of Post-Pandemic Growth
If the supply chain is to take on an enhanced role, companies will need to stop seeing it merely as a cost center from which to drive ever greater efficiencies.
Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
5 Steps to Process Improvement
As many companies close their doors and others struggle to stay afloat, process improvement has become more important than ever to save money and attain greater efficiency.
Risk Management, Safety, Technology
Developing Supply Chain Resiliency
A single fault line in the supply chain can disrupt events farther down, including the last mile. Here are ten tips for developing and maintaining a supply chain that is resilient as well as easy to scale and optimize.
Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
137 Tips for a Fully Charged Supply Chain
The ultimate list of tips for charging up your supply chain to full power in 2021 and beyond.
Labor Management, Safety, Warehousing
Supply Chain Recovery Starts with Hygiene Compliance
Hygiene plays a critical role in manufacturing employees’ safety. Industry leaders must consistently prioritize employee health and provide the tools, resources, and appropriate working conditions to achieve hygiene compliance and ensure successful recovery.
Lessons Learned: Risk Mitigation Strategies for the Future
Companies can avoid some of the pitfalls of supply chain risk by developing risk mitigation strategies such as supply chain mapping and applying the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. To mitigate risk, your company should have these five capabilities.
Cross-border Trade, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Leveraging USMCA
Vincent Touya, managing director, at DACHSER USA, provides 10 tips for leveraging the new trade agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Labor Management, Manufacturing, Risk Management
COVID-19's Impact on North American Manufacturers
The latest COVID-19 Manufacturing Survey from Thomas Insights illuminates emerging trends in reshoring, labor, and technology, and reveals a positive outlook for the future of manufacturing.
Demand Planning, Risk Management, Technology
COVID-19 Supply Chain Resources & Recovery Strategies
Leaders share best practices for sharpening digital strategy, developing resilience, and improving visibility as shippers re-engage in trade and navigate COVID-19 uncertainty.
Demand Planning, Labor Management, Technology
Focus on the Future
Leadership profile of Robert Johnson, CFO and COO of Future Tech Enterprise.
3PL, Risk Management, Security
Three Ways to Mitigate Insider Risk in Your Supply Chain
Without proper identity access and management procedures for third-party users in place, entire supply chains are vulnerable to attacks.
Demand Planning, Risk Management, Technology
5 Ways to Attain Resilience
To better weather the next supply chain disruption, organizations should consider these five ways to enhance day-to-day planning and improve shock resilience.
Labor Management, Risk Management, Technology
Thriving Amidst a Competitive Supply Chain Labor Market
Faced with a labor shortage exacerbated by the pandemic, MD Logistics developed a recruitment strategy to attract talent for present-day conditions as well as allow for continued growth.
Finance, Labor Management, Risk Management
Five Keys for Turning Challenge into Opportunity
To capitalize on what they’ve learned, transform, and thrive in a post-COVID world, supply chain leaders should focus on these five pillars: people, finances, decision-making, infrastructure, and customers.
E-commerce, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
How Will the Future Unfold?
As the coronavirus continues to disrupt global supply chains, Gartner developed three scenarios to help chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) prepare for recovery and make preemptive decisions to set up their organizations for success.
COVID-19 Resets: Logistics Draws the Line
While the human and financial tolls wrought by COVID-19 are horrific, the pandemic has also brought out the best in many people and the logistics and supply chain organizations with which they work.
Risk Management, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Make a New Plan, Stan
Organizations that have incorporated scenario planning into their process may be better prepared to cope with disruption and uncertainty. For those who have not advanced their planning capabilities, weathering the next disruption may not be as easy.
Risk Management, Technology , Supply Chain Management
COVID-19 Supply Chain Resources & Recovery Strategies
Supply chain leaders share the latest innovations, solutions, e-commerce strategies, and IT operations
E-commerce, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
We Must Learn to Mitigate Supply Chain Disruption from Disasters
While the speed with which the supply chain was disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic put supply chain weaknesses on display, it has also shined a light on where we need to strengthen our capabilities to mitigate future disruptions. Here are some areas the supply chain must address moving forward:
Labor Management, Supply Chain Management
10 Tips for Leading Your Team
These 10 tips for clear and effective supply chain leadership can help set your company's culture and motivate employees to work together toward a common goal.
Global Economy, Risk Management
China's Road to Restoration
After reporting no new cases of COVID-19 in March 2020, people are going back to work in China—but companies still face a slow return to production.
Finance, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
3 Ways to Mitigate Supply Chain Slowdowns
As the supply chain faces factory closures and limited access to employees and logistics to move goods amid the COVID-19 outbreak, leaders can help ease disruption by focusing on their workforce, products, and costs, according to Gartner.
U.S. States Reopen During COVID-19 Pandemic
Take a look at each state's perspectives, guidelines, and deadlines as they make plans to reopen their local businesses and facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
When Bad Things Happen to Good Supply Chains
Importers can use these strategies to monitor potential risks to their supply chains, respond effectively when disruptions occur, and work proactively to avoid future disruptions.
Global Trade Management, Risk Management
7 Smart Steps to Minimize Risk
The rewards in expanding to new markets can far outweigh the risks, especially if companies take smart steps to minimize and manage their exposure to risks.
Global Economy, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Is Your Supply Chain Resilient? How Manufacturers Can Map Dependencies and Minimize Risk During COVID-19
This is how manufacturers and retailers can map dependencies and minimize risk when facing supply chain disruptions like the new coronavirus pandemic.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Risk Management
Useful COVID-19 Information & Guidance
Visit these links for helpful information and official guidance related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Transportation
Supporting Women Behind the Wheel
A recent bill would require the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to support women truck drivers.
Careers, Risk Management, Supply Chain
Managing Risk and Building Resilience
Antonio Galvao, chief supply chain officer of DuBois Chemicals, recounts his history in global logistics and discusses what it takes to succeed.
Why Talent Management Is Business-Critical
While different industries often have varying talent and skillset needs, investing in creative, intuitive and dedicated people translates to investing in your company’s future success.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Supply Chains Double Down on Climate Change
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Updated Uniform Bill Of Lading Changes: Are You at Risk?
The new update shifts the burden of proving negligence in transport from the carrier or party in possession to the shipper. Here’s what you should know.
High-Value/High-Risk Cargo, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
High Value, High Risk: How to Make Sure Your Cargo is Protected
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
President Trump's Trade Policy To-Do List: Top 10 Priorities
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Commentary: New Alliances Unlikely to Increase NAFTA Ocean Freight Competitiveness
The new shipping alliances that came into effect a month ago are unlikely to increase ocean freight competitiveness between the United States and its NAFTA partners, according to iContainers, an online freight forwarder.
Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Security
5 Steps to Protect Your Supply Chain From Cyber Threats
Supply chains are heavily dependent on information technology (IT) systems, but are difficult to secure because they often involve multiple networks working together.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
How Battery Shippers Can Find Compliance Gaps
Companies that ship lithium batteries can benefit from a compliance assessment to improve supply chain efficiencies and enhance dangerous goods compliance procedures.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Security
5 Ways to Cut the Risk of Cargo Theft
Labor Management, Logistics, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Truck Driver Health Should Drive Business Decisions
Truck drivers are the lifeblood of the supply chain. Here's how to protect this invaluable asset and address the driver shortage.
Asia, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
How to Reap the Benefits of Asian Free Trade Agreements
More and more companies are realizing the benefits of fully managing eligible free trade agreements within the Asian region.
Cross-border Trade, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
5 Steps to Reduce Supply Chain Risks When Going Global
While the rewards of global operations are substantial, so are the risks. Compliance failures delay shipments, disrupt operations, and negatively impact your bottom line. These five tips will help you mitigate risk.
Health Care Logistics, Inventory Management, Lean, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Caldwell Hospital Gets a Lean Bill of Health
A North Carolina hospital improves patient care by prescribing a lean and healthy supply chain.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Wild Ride?
Will the coming political change reverse slow economic growth many had anticipated for the next 4 years? Many think so.
E-commerce, Last Mile Delivery, Retail, Supply Chain, Risk Management
GOOD QUESTION | What’s your supply chain resolution for 2017?
Readers reveal the issues that could disrupt the supply chain…as well as their sleep.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Trends—January 2017
A closer look at Amazon’s trucking app, Trump’s infrastructure plan may bring much-needed funding, Maersk acquisition of Hamburg Süd faces regulatory hurdles, Congress repeals portion of 34-hour restart requirements, States making progress on FAST Act projects, Foxconn targets U.S. expansion, Self-driving truck makes first successful delivery, Amazon Go cuts check-out lines out of retail process, manufacturers prep for Made in America push, UPS tests artificial intelligence customer service program; Ocean Alliance receives FMC approval
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
Deploying Pharmaceutical Foreign Trade Zone Services
MD Logistics leverages FTZ benefits to provide game changing benefits to its customer base.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
The Slow, Steady Decline Of the Owner-Operator Model
Today, we face the slow extinction of independent owner-operators. These self-reliant business owners are now dealing with a myriad of regulations that will soon make the owner-operator model impractical, and its survival improbable.
Insurance, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
When to File Loss and Damage Claims: Know Your Rights
Shippers need to understand the claims process and law since the legal principles are unique to the shipping industry.
Mexico, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Making a Run for the Border
The logistics of trade between the United States and Mexico has changed significantly in the 20-plus years since NAFTA was enacted. There are still issues, most notably border delays and an imbalance of goods flowing north and south, but there are bright spots supported by an influx of foreign direct investment in Mexico, too.
Import, Export, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Global Trade Changes Course
While the regulations that govern the movement of goods across borders can (and do) fill volumes, some are of particular importance right now. These include changes to the Harmonized System, revisions to the regulations regarding the export and import of hazardous waste, guidance on voluntary self-disclosures, mandates regarding electronic logging devices, and modifications to Cuba sanctions. This article provides an overview.
Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
Expect the Best, Plan for the Worst & Prepare to Be Surprised
How prepared are companies for supply chain disruptions such as fire, a data breach, natural disaster or terrorism? Not as prepared as you’d think, considering what’s at stake.
Big Data, Education & Careers, Inventory Management, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation, Supply Chain Management
Winter Reading Guide 2017
Winter provides a great advantage–time. The hustle and bustle of the holidays is over and colder weather prevails. There’s no better time to hit the books and amp up your knowledge of important logistics and supply chain management issues.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Demand-Driven Logistics: Staying Right Side Up When Your Supply Chain Turns Upside Down
Even when the economy isn’t booming, the supply chain offers numerous opportunities for shippers to increase efficiency, save money and enhance revenues. This story looks at some of the bright spots in transportation, technology, global trade and outsourcing.
Food Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
Protecting the Food Supply Chain
Food producers, distributors, and retailers need to ensure safe handling procedures are in place to protect the food they handle.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
Global Logistics—December 2016
Korea Line Acquires Hanjin Asia-to-U.S. business; President-Elect Trump follows through on campaign promises to kill trade deals; London Heathrow gets third runway.
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Global Logistics—November 2016
DHL survey gives insight into international trade; Trade growth expected between Canada and United States; Hanjin Shipping shuts down operations in Europe
Risk Management, Supply Chain, Visibility
Preventing Supply Chain Fraud
Supply chain fraud remains significantly under scrutinized within many companies. Use these tips to help handle supply chain fraud.
Asia, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Global Logistics—October 2016
South Korean ocean liner Hanjin Shipping files for bankruptcy protection in a dozen countries; Few respondents to a GT Nexus survey say they have a chief supply chain officer on hand who would be equipped to deal with supply chain disruptions; Maersk splits its transportation and oil businesses
Partnership, Risk Management, Trucking, Transportation
Accidents Happen: Is Your Transportation Partner Prepared?
It is never too late to improve your safety operations. The changes you make today will reduce your liability exposure for an accident that happens tomorrow.
Careers, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management Takes Center Stage
As professionals who understand the entire process of manufacturing, shipping, and marketing products, and who recognize that suppliers can be closely aligned with the company’s goals and objectives, chief procurement officers help define a company’s competitive advantage.
Freight Payment Services, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Optimizing Your Supply Chain
Rick Erickson of U.S. Bank explains how to deal with increasing regulations, demand volatility, and shifting global trade currents.
Retail Logistics, Distribution, Labor Management, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
Is Your Warehouse Ready for Black Friday? Start Preparing This Summer
Rising consumer expectations are driving change throughout the supply chain. And there’s no tougher test for meeting increased expectations than Black Friday. The time is now for warehouse managers to examine the three critical success factors in warehouse labor management.
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Cross-Border Trade is On a Roll
U.S.-Canada cross-border trade continues to be a mutually beneficial partnership between nations with a long history of friendship.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Global Logistics—July 2016
Brexit shakes up global supply chain; Amazon invests $3 billion in India; Hyperloop targets Russia as site for science fiction-like transit tube; Australian truckies want better working conditions; Despite the best-laid plans by multinational companies to establish trade compliance, there’s a costly risk gap between knowing and doing that may lead to fines and incarceration.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation
What You Need to Know About the New SOLAS Regulation
Here are the key facts you need to know about the new Safety of Life at Sea regulation.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Trends—June 2016
Nikola Motor Company announces electric class-8 semi truck; FASTLANE grants aim to improve nation’s infrastructure; In spite of rate-driven financial gains for carriers, utilization drop is evident in most recent transportation industry analysis
Chemical Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
It’s Chemistry: Globally Harmonized System Facilitates Trade
As the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals become more prevalent, the logistics industry will reap the benefits of increased, streamlined trade.
3PL, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Addressing Vendor Management and Shifting Global Trade Currents
Thomas Griffin of DLS Worldwide explains the most important aspects in good vendor management and how manufacturers can deal with increasing regulations and security concerns.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Lifting the Fog on Extreme Caution Driving
When inclement weather affects visibility or traction, commercial drivers must reduce speed and cease operations when those conditions become sufficiently dangerous.
Chemical Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
Chemical Logistics: Formula for Success
As the chemical industry continues to grow, shippers and their service partners work hard to keep product moving, trouble-free.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
CBP’s ACE Reporting Will Reduce Global Trade Risks
Even though the rollout of the Automated Commercial Environment has had a bevy of delays, quicker and easier data access will benefit government agencies and the trading industry.
Labor Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Technology , Transportation, Warehousing
Trends—April 2016
Smart, connected cities are closer than you think; Inevitable minimum wage hike has supply chain implications
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
The Trials and Errors of Preventability Determinations
This article provides simple but important actions a motor carrier can take to put itself in a position to avoid a jury verdict potentially based on an improper standard or misleading evidence.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Europe Raises the Compliance Bar. Is Your Supply Chain Prepared?
The anticipated shifts in the European regulatory landscape introduce new tensions along the world’s supply chains. The establishment of cross-functional teams inside a company’s management structure can help an integrated strategy to succeed.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
The ABCs of Supply Chain Compliance
Inbound Logistics explores the rules and regulations most likely to impact shippers in 2016.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Global Trade: The Certainty of Uncertainty
The uncertainty in today’s global economies has a huge impact on how supply chain professionals manage global supply chains.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Simplifying the CFR Shipping Rules
The solution to understanding the 49 Code of Federal Regulations is to take them step-by-step.
Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Global Logistics—March 2016
The 2016 Allianz Risk Barometer identifies top 10 risks for global companies.
3PL, Asia, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Retail, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain
Crossborder E-commerce Into the U.S. Just Got A Lot Easier – U.S. Retailers Should Take Note and Plan Accordingly
The new de minimis rate allows e-commerce retailers to see faster customs procedures and border clearance, which will accelerate delivery speed.
Global Logistics, Education, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Supply Chain
Custom Education: Guaranteeing A Perfect Fit
A solid foundation of supply chain experience and education is just the beginning. Supply chain practitioners need to periodically update their knowledge as well. Here’s how companies are getting with the program— customizing curriculums and encouraging employees to enroll in executive education programs.
Logistics, Supply Chain, Risk Management, Security, Supply Chain Management
Is Your Business Prepared for the Worst?
So how prepared is your business to withstand a crisis? Effective risk analysis and crisis preparation is an essential strategy.
Global Economy, Mexico, China, Global Logistics, Risk Management, Sustainability
Global Logistics—January 2016
Shippers unprepared for supply chain disruptions; China wants pirate hunting base in Horn of Africa; bringing cargo into Kenya; India ramps up transportation infrastructure development; air cargo carriers seek to cut costs without sacrificing growth; Amazon invests in India; China’s greenest supply chains; international shrimp supply chain linked to human trafficking and slavery; World Trade Organization rules to abolish agricultural subsidies; Mexico and U.S. sign liberalized air transport deal; global manufacturers shift production to Bangladesh, Thailand, Korea and Vietnam
E-commerce, 3PL, Retail, Third-Party Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
Accelerating Enterprise Logistics With Top-Tier Multi-Modal Solutions
Logistics has evolved into a strategic business concern, driving enterprises to seek third-party logistics (3PL) providers with multi-modal capabilities for complete end-to-end integration.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Transportation
Thoughts on Independent Contractor Pitfalls
It is important to be vigilant about new regulations and interpretations that effect the industry and impacts business.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation
Driver Coercion Rule: What Shippers And Carriers Need to Know
As a new driver coercion rule goes into effect, the need for communication with drivers is greater than ever.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Transportation
Supply Chains that Rock Around the Clock: Rock and Roll All Night
This story follows a sleeper team for YRC freight as the two drivers make a run of approximately 22 hours from the Chicago area to Denver.
3PL, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Technology
Liquor Logistics: Solutions on Tap
The booming liquor business has added several layers of complexity to the supply chain with the addition of many new product SKUs. Shippers are using technology, data, and collaboration to keep the supply chain moving efficiently.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Pharmaceutical Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
A New Rx for Pharma Cold Chains
Manufacturers are going back to the drawing board to rethink their temperature-controlled supply chains.
Food Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Specialized Logistics
FSMA: How to Avoid the Compliance Cops
Some expert advice to help shippers and carriers navigate the upcoming Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
Big Data, Education & Careers, Education, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Intermodal, Ports, Supply Chain, Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Inbound Logistics Winter Reading Guide 2016
It's important to stay up to date on supply chain and logistics developments. Here's a list of books on wide ranging topics.
The Perfect Order Has Evolved—Has Your Workforce Management Strategy?
By focusing on the frontline workforce—the biggest component to delivering the perfect order—companies can uncover hidden costs, maximize performance, and manage compliance risk.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Free Trade – Vital to Our Industry
Given the importance of free trade, it is important to know the positive effects of free trade and the Trans-Pacific Partnership on the U.S. economy.
E-commerce, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics, Technology , Transportation
The Dairy Supply Chain: From Farm to Fridge
How milk and other dairy products moo-ve from tens of thousands of cows to store shelves across the country - with udder efficiency.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail, Transportation
Alleviating Gridlock: A Chicago Case Study
Amtrak’s Chicago Gateway Blue Ribbon Panel released its report this month and made a number of recommendations to improve the flow of rail operations in the Chicago area.
China, Distribution, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Visibility
Doing Business in China
While doing business with China, many companies face a wide range of challenges trying to navigate the country’s complex trade programs.
Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
Three Steps to Mitigate Supply Chain Risk…Now
Waiting until next week, next month, or next year to address your company’s supply chain vulnerability is a serious mistake, with potentially catastrophic consequences. Use these tips to prepare for potential supply chain disruptions.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Security, Supply Chain Management, Visibility
Use Supply Chain Modeling to Mitigate Port Shutdowns and Other Risks
Supply chain continuity planning is critical for global businesses. Armed with an end-to-end digital model of their supply chains, shippers can react rapidly and intelligently when unplanned events occur.
E-commerce, China, Food Logistics, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Retail, Trucking, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
Trends—September 2015
New York State minimum wage directive may be a tipping point for automation in the fast food industry; Organic food recalls are on the rise; Alix Partners reports that nearshoring trend continues to grow; Pro truck interests take weight restriction fight in new direction; 2015 holiday shoppers are looking for options; The cash handling supply chain is poised to move from manual processing to scanning technology, thanks to the new GS1 US Cash Visibility Discussion Group.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail, Transportation
Positive Train Control: Negative Impact On Railroads?
As the deadline for PTC implementation looms, Class II and Class III railroads will likely find that the Class Is demand their participation in both PTC capital implementation costs and ongoing maintenance costs.
3PL, Manufacturing, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Third-Party Logistics
Outsourcing to a Third-Party Logistics Provider
From a shipping perspective, manufacturers can best address today’s increasing regulations and demand volatility by outsourcing shipping to a third-party logistics provider.
Risk Management, Safety, Trucking, Security, Technology , Transportation
Improving Fleet Safety with On-Board Video
An on-board video solution helps fleet managers review driver performance and improve fleet safety.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Ports, Technology , Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Latin America
A Fresh Route for Latin American Produce
Latin American perishable exports have grown dramatically in recent years, but there are still some logistical shortcomings preventing maximum cold chain efficiency.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Intermodal, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation
Driver Shortage Threatens to Slow Intermodal Growth
The shortage of qualified drivers threatens the continued growth of the intermodal industry.
3PL, Logistics Solutions Providers, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Risk Management, Security, Supply Chain Management
8 Ways to File Effective Freight Claims
Freight damage, loss, and theft will always occur. Planning for those inevitabilities is key to prevention and faster claims settlement.
Logistics I.T., Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Reducing Supply Chain Risk by Outsourcing Technology
When downtime impacts a company’s line, outsourcing technology infrastructure to a third party might help.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Demurrage and Detention Charges: Are They Equitable?
The equitable assessment of demurrage and detention charges will have a great impact on shippers, carriers and ports.
Middle East, Asia, China, 3PL, Global Economy, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Global Logistics—June 2015
Middle East countries show signs of regional collaboration around transportation and logistics; China’s “red supply chain” threatens Taiwanese semiconductor industry; India looks to Korea as both a model and partner for its economic modernization program; U.S. fashion industry supports extension of African Growth & Opportunity Act; Cuba’s Port of Mariel attracts investment from CMA CGM; China looks to replicate U.S. rail freight model
3PL, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Ports, Technology , Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Trends—June 2015
Short-term Highway Trust Fund extension renews call for national transportation strategy; Medical cost inflation and cyber risk are the most prying business concerns; Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach create shared working groups to explore operational efficiencies; GS1 Simple Product Listing creates new standard for e-commerce marketplace
3PL, Chemical Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Safety, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Chemical Logistics: Keep it Moving, Keep it Safe
A look at logistics trends and challenges that affect companies in the chemical industries, and their strategies for dealing with those issues.
Labor Management, Logistics, Technology
Gamification: A New Way of Tracking and Improving KPIs
A little healthy competition between employees can help to improve performance and metrics.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail, Transportation
How Amtrak’s Supreme Court Case Affects Freight Shippers
Tired of being forced off the track, Class I Railroads are taking a stand in court over track-sharing privileges with Amtrak.
Labor Management, Supply Chain Management
7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Incentive Program
Employee incentives are a simple and valuable way to increase productivity in your facility.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain Management
Taking Steps to Embrace ACE
Taking steps to adapt to ACE regulations ahead of final deadlines will save businesses much time, money, and hassle.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Choosing to Be a Shipper of Choice
In the face of increasing capacity issues, carriers prefer to work with shippers that will support their business needs
Pharmaceutical Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management
The Race is On: Chain of Custody in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
New regulations ensuring the integrity of the pharma supply chain are nearing the finish line. While some companies have taken an early lead to compliance, others are late getting out of the gate. Which team are you on?
Military Logistics, Manufacturing, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation
Five Customs Compliance Tips for Aerospace Companies
Failure to comply with domestic and international customs regulations can have a huge impact on the bottom line.
Forklifts, Materials Handling, Risk Management, Pallets, Safety, Warehousing
Best Practices for Preventing Pallet Rack Damage
It is essential to have damage prevention measures in place for racking systems to avoid employee injury and minimize loss.
Education & Careers, Labor Management
Supporting a Multilingual Workforce
It is important for employers to find the most effective way to communicate with their multilingual workforce.
Education & Careers, Labor Management
Accommodating Disabled Colleagues in Your Workforce
Employers must ensure that employees with disabilities are treated with respect.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Specialized Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Trends—February 2015
Digital technologies are shaking up supply chain solutions; Maritime industry opposes Keystone XL Pipeline amendment; Procurement is the gateway to innovation, collaboration, and revenue growth; Introducing the 10 best warehouse networks
3PL, Global Economy, Customer Service, Freight Forwarders, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Technology
The Kings of ACE
When it came time to face the ACE, HW St. John bet on an automated solution that streamlines processes and deals customers a winning hand.
Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Resilience: Turning Risk Into Opportunity
Managing supply chain risk means recognizing that things won’t always go according to plan, and having the right infrastructure in place to succeed even through the unexpected.
3PL, Food Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Rail, Trucking, Specialized Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Regulatory Update: Playing by the Rules
Mark our words: Legislative and regulatory resolutions could spell trouble for shippers and carriers in 2015.
Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Adding Resilience to Your Supply Chain
This article looks at issues that companies should consider when developing a more resilient supply chain.
Education & Careers, Labor Management, Manufacturing, Logistics I.T.
Filling the Manufacturing Skills Gap With Technology
How manufacturers can use technology to stretch the capabilities of their existing workforce.
Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Contingency Planning Keeps Freight Moving
Carriers need to be ready to keep freight moving no matter what gets in the way.
3PL, Inventory Management, Logistics I.T., Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Keeping Vendor Risk Under Control During the Holiday Season
With the holiday season in full swing, logistics managers must be able to rely on their vendors to perform.
3PL, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics I.T.
Trends—December 2014
To mark SmartWay's 10th anniversary, several shipper partners share their best tactics for getting the most out of the program... Sourcing and procurement functions have become areas of core incompetency says new survey.
Reverse Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Retail
Four Reasons Retailers Should Pay Attention to Reverse Logistics
A good reverse logistics program saves retailers money, makes customers happy, and serves as a competitive advantage.
3PL, Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Food Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Specialized Logistics
Food Safety Modernization Act: Safe Travels
Smart shippers are already preparing and making changes to their supply chain operations to ensure they will be in compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act from day one.
Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Ensuring Business Sustainability During Disasters, Disruptions, and Service Failures
All companies should incorporate a business continuity plan into their operation so they are never unprepared for a disruption.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Retail, Rail, Trucking, Transportation
Trends—November 2014
Reciprocal switching debate casts a cloud over railroad industry collaboration; Procurement execution gap costs U.S. businesses $1.5 billion per year; Holiday consumers plan to shop sooner to avoid last-minute parcel problems; Trucking costs continue to soar as driver shortage worsens; Amazon Supreme Court case will set a precedent for how companies secure facilities and compensate workers.
Global Economy, Middle East, Panama Canal, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ports, Transportation
Global Logistics—November 2014
North Korea,South Korea,and Russia team up to test new trade partnership,GS1 global registry sets new standard with 15 million products,Middle East airports face growing congestion problem,Puerto Rico makes Panama Canal transshipment play with Port of the Americas project,Britain introduces supply chain slavery bill.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Specialized Logistics, Transportation
Flexibility Key to Success in Liquor Logistics
The logistics of shipping alcoholic beverages is complex and fraught with challenges. Strategic thinking and supply chain flexibility are keys to success.
Import, Food Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Safety
How to Prepare for the Food Safety Modernization Act
Even before the final rulemaking of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act is published and enforced, food shippers should take a proactive approach to make sure supply chains are compliant.
Chemical Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics I.T., Safety
Making Hazmat Regulation Compliance Less Hazardous
New technologies simplify hazmat transport regulations to help shippers avoid costly fines and suspended operations.
Intermodal, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ocean, Ports, Rail, Trucking
Intermodal: Too Much of a Good Thing?
As intermodal grows, so do its challenges. Increasing cargo volumes create bottlenecks and congestion; while the capacity shortage has everyone scrambling. How are shippers and service providers coping? This article helps solve the dilemma.
3PL, Intermodal, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Transportation
Understanding Capacity Constraints
The trucking industry faces capacity constraints, but there are solutions available to help shippers minimize the impact.
Customer Service, Distribution, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Retail, Supply Chain Management
From the Outside In: Supply Chain as Strategic Advantage
Executives at two leading companies weigh in on supply chain’s value to their organizations.
Food Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics I.T.
Regulation as an Opportunity
Manufacturers should view legislation as an opportunity to achieve better control and supply chain integration.
E-commerce, Asia, Global Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Global Logistics—September 2014
Plan now to avoid supply chain disruptions from the latest Icelandic volcano eruption; Australia struggles with home delivery challenges; EU and China sign landmark customs agreement.
Boost Your Workforce’s Value Through Training and Mentoring
Establish training and mentoring programs to ensure employees have the knowledge they need.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Partnership, Transportation Management, Safety, Trucking, Transportation
A National Standard for Hiring ‘Safe’ Motor Carriers
Motor carrier safety standards dictated by state courts create confusion. National safety standards are more effective.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Safety, Trucking
House Members Seek to Set Due Diligence Standards for Motor Carrier Hiring
Federal legislators have taken notice of the issues relating to motor carrier due diligence caused largely by CSA.
E-commerce, Expedited Shipping, Partnership, Risk Management, Trucking
Trends—August 2014
Google and Barnes & Noble partner to provide same-day book delivery; Shippers prioritize day-to-day problem-solving over contingency planning; APICS and SCC merge; Transplace identifies four areas key to preferred shipper status
Import, Export, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Global Trade Management
Are You Ready to ACE It?
Importers and exporters should update operations to ensure they are ready for the Automated Commercial Environment.
Preventing Shipment Damage
Properly prepare shipments and test packaging to prevent product damage and returns.
Green Logistics, 3PL, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management
Trends—July 2014
State of Logistics Report predicts moderate growth for freight industry in 2014; freight brokerage M&A shakes up industry; FMCSA extends comment period for ELD rulemaking; Online consumers willing to pay more for sustainable delivery options; Shippers register growing discontent with parcel carriers and trucking companies; University of Kansas MSB program prepares active-duty military for private sector roles
Import, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
10 Steps to Import Compliance
Establish internal controls, audits, and system checks to accurately manage the import process.
Green Logistics, Retail, Risk Management
Retailers, Watch Your Waste Lines
Partnering with an expert can help retailers ensure they comply with hazardous waste regulations.
Green Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
Could New Fuel Efficiency Standards Lead to Transportation Cost Savings?
New federal emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks may prompt fleet operators to invest in new equipment.
Reverse Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Retail
Why Every Manufacturer Needs a Reverse Logistics Solution
Reverse logistics solutions can improve the bottom line, and reduce potential regulatory liabilities.
3PL, Import, Export, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
U.S.-Canada Trade: Getting a Line on Cross-Border Shipments
Cross-border import and export trade between the United States and Canada requires planning and expertise.
Import, Export, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
What Midmarket Companies Need to Know About Trade Compliance
Midmarket companies can benefit from using automation to create a strategic export compliance program.
Forklifts, Labor Management, Materials Handling, Safety
How to Create a Forklift Safety Culture
New forklift-based technologies can positively impact safety goals in your facility.
Reverse Logistics, Risk Management
Defending Against the Global Recall Threat
Companies must not only mitigate supply chain risk, but also understand the logistics of global recall management.
Automotive Logistics, Risk Management
The Importance of Contingency Planning in Automotive Supply Chains
Supply chain contingency planning can help automotive manufacturers protect their operations.
Import, Export, Canada, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Preparing for New Trade Regulations
Changes to trade regulations require importers and exporters to prepare through new licensing and software updates.
Partnership, Risk Management, Transportation Management
Access to Reliable Transportation Regardless of Transportation Market Conditions
Clear transportation management strategy and technologies allow companies to deliver superior service at lower cost.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Specialized Logistics
Efficient and Compliant Hazmat Shipping: Today You Can Have Both
Technology tools help hazardous materials shippers manage hazmat compliance and maintain efficient shipping operations.
Automotive Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ocean, Ports, Partnership, Specialized Logistics
Trends—March 2014
New Jersey’s salty tale misplaces blame on the Jones Act; UPS unveils new hazmat shipping protocol; Automakers collaborate to map the auto supply chain
Education & Careers, Labor Management
5 Steps for Improving Your Logistics Training
Effective employee training programs benefit workers and align with corporate business objectives to drive results.
Import, Export, Cross-border Trade, Global Logistics, Ports, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Steering Clear of Supply Chain Disruptions
Companies make contingency plans to prepare for possible supply chain disruptions caused by port labor negotiations.
Green Logistics, Finance, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail, Safety, Security
Trends—February 2014
Hunter Harrison documents the culture change that has contributed to Canadian Pacific’s rail renaissance; Global companies more concerned about climate risk than emissions reductions; Deadline for new ISO17712:2013 high-security seal standards is fast approaching; Lack of collaboration between supply chain and finance hurts the bottom line
Asia, Cross-border Trade, China, Canada, Economic Development, Global Logistics, Reverse Logistics, Labor Management, Manufacturing, Retail, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Latin America
Global—February 2014
China and Taiwan depend on one another; Emirates targets multimodal transportation infrastructure investment; Chile port strike ends, concerns remain; Free online returns stoke Canadian consumption but place onus on U.S. retailers; Europe looks to United States for re-shoring inspiration; Mondelez debuts new GS1 standard
3PL, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Partnership, Safety, Security, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Cargo Security: Protecting the Supply Chain
Ensuring supply chain security requires that shippers and logistics providers stay one step ahead of thieves.
3PL, Distribution, Labor Management, Materials Handling, Logistics I.T., Safety, Warehousing
Materials Handling Meets Big Data
Big data gathered by materials handling equipment helps warehouse managers improve productivity and safety.
Automotive Logistics, Global Logistics, Lean, Manufacturing, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Automotive Logistics: The Upside of Resiliency
Collaborative risk management helps automakers and their supply chain partners protect against disruptions.
3PL, Finance, Global Logistics, Partnership, Risk Management, Security, Transportation, Supply Chain Management
Risk Mitigation: Supply Chain Safety Net
Shippers protect against supply chain disruptions with physical, analytical, and financial risk mitigation strategies.
Intermodal, Industry Associations, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail, Safety, Security, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Rail Trends Recap: Shared Strategies, Mixed Signals
The 2013 Rail Trends conference addressed issues of rail safety and regulation.
Green Logistics, Global Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Weathering Climate Change and Supply Chain Risk
Supply chains must develop strategies for reducing risk related to climate change, such as drought and extreme weather.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics I.T., Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation
Transportation Planning – A Manual Headache Or an Optimized Dream
Fluctuating fuel prices, Hours of Service rules, and other factors make optimized routing and scheduling vital.
3PL, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Partnership, Security
Know Thy Partner: Beyond C-TPAT
Knowing your global trading partners can help maintain a smooth flow of goods, while ensuring safety and security.
How to Deploy a Successful Improvement Program
Successful continuous improvement initiatives require focusing on achievable goals.
Education & Careers, Labor Management
Creating Meaningful Logistics Training Programs on a Budget
Job training is vital to maintaining a skilled and properly credentialed workforce, and must be built into every budget.
3PL, Expedited Shipping, Global Logistics, Ocean, Materials Handling, Site Selection, Risk Management, Trucking, Security, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
163 Ways to Supercharge Your Supply Chain
Actionable tips help you revitalize your warehousing, 3PL, trucking, and global logistics operations.
Demand Planning, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Trucking
Trends—January 2014
SKU proliferation tops demand forecasting trends; U.S. government creates National Maritime Domain Awareness Plan; Trucking industry documents HOS impacts; 10 manufacturing and supply chain trends to keep an eye on in 2014; 5 tips for mapping the supply chain; Spot market demand stays high into 2014; Logistics sector adopts big data
Education & Careers, Labor Management
Logistics Grads Suit Up for the Future
Universities and corporations are collaborating to improve supply chain education offerings and better equip students.
Logistics I.T., Risk Management
Trends—December 2013
Cloud-based predictive analytics increasingly available to more companies of all sizes; RFID market set for robust growth by 2020; supply chain risk mitigation should be priority for all companies; key trends driving change for enterprises and government in 2014
Air Cargo, Green Logistics, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ocean, Rail, Latin America
Global Logistics—November 2013
Aviation climate emissions agreement signals major progress; Latin American economic growth expected to accelerate despite hinterland connectivity issues; IMO’s container weight verification amendment irks some shipper advocates; Rolls-Royce developing hybrid wind-powered ship; Spain and Portugal seek rail freight harmonies
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
Trends—September 2013
New Hours-of-Service regulations impact trucking companies, driver, and shippers; Restaurant chain Chipotle struggles to maintain supplier standards in the face of growing demand; U.S. Postal Service changes Priority Mail line-up to grow package business
Cross-border Trade, Canada, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
U.S./Canada Border Clearance: It's Not as Easy as You Think
Transporting goods between the U.S. and Canada requires thorough knowledge of customs compliance.
Risk Management, Transportation
Expecting the Unexpected: The True Test of Leadership
When supply chain disruptions occur, logistics managers must use leadership skills to maintain operations.
We’re All in This Together: Teamwork in a Lean Workplace
Building strong teams can facilitate Lean initiatives in warehouses and supply chain operations.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Safety, Trucking
When Government Oversight of Motor Carriers Fails, Shippers Pay
Shippers must take steps to supplement inadequate government reviews of motor carrier safety.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Trends—August 2013
State legislative myopia and oversight threaten private sector competitiveness; Alaska considers freight-floating air ships; M&A mega deals drive value in transportation and logistics space; Order metrics increase productivity; High-end retail outlets replace department stores.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
Have You Seen That 584-Page ‘Map’ Yet?
The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act steps up surety bond requirements for freight brokers.
Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Preparation: Your Best Asset in Managing Supply Chain Disruptions
Collaborate with suppliers to manage supply chain risks with the highest potential to occur and risk of business impact.
Certifications, Risk Management, Security
C-TPAT: Building Safer Supply Chains
C-TPAT certification lets businesses support national security and improve their own supply chain operations.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
Transportation Infrastructure: Building Hope for the Future
U.S. industry confronts a failing transportation system and looming capacity crunch. New legislation may help.
Asia, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Manufacturing, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management, Latin America
Shoring up Sourcing Strategies
Shifting manufacturing operations in Asia back to North America provides companies more control of their supply chains, says Steve Sensing of Ryder Supply Chain Solutions.
Logistics I.T., Risk Management, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
What Happens When Your Warehouse Is Unplugged?
Technology management can affect warehouse operations’ connectivity during and after a power outage. Whether the facility’s warehouse management system (WMS) is installed on-site, delivered via a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) program, or hosted in the cloud can have a huge impact on maintaining productivity, writes John Sterling of Foxfire Software.
Bringing Risk Management into the Heart of the Supply Chain
Supply chain management experience is vital to corporate risk management planning, write Carlos Alvarenga of Accenture.
Minimizing Supply Chain Risk
The ability to minimize supply chain risk and prevent disruptions depends on strong supplier relationships and well-developed contingency plans, says Chris Cameron of Elemica.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
America’s Hardened Arteries
The United States lags behind other nations in transportation policy and infrastructure funding, writes Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo.
Cross-border Trade, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Global Logistics—February 2013
Streamlining border regulations more critical to GDP growth than eliminating tariffs; McDonald's Australian business introduces iOS app that tracks food sources; Internet usage disparity in China raises concerns; Indonesia to export cargo ships from China in the face of rising logistics costs; Aussie wool growers target Vietnam for expansion; U.S., Mexico align border security initiatives.
Workforce Management: The Human Factor
Solid workforce training, appropriate metrics, and well-designed incentive programs give companies an advantage in building their supply chain labor pool.
Intermodal, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail
Resilient…Responsive…Determined: Rails Focus on the Future
At the annual RailTrends conference, industry experts shared insight on trends, opportunities, and challenges facing North American railroads.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Transportation Advocacy: Shippers Stand Up for Their Rights
Logistics and supply chain professionals are finding a greater need to speak out and educate government officials on key issues affecting transportation, logistics, and supply chain.
Industry Associations, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
3PLs Create a Unified Supply Chain Voice
Warehouses, third-party logistics providers, and other supply chain businesses are making an effort to manage their collective public image in the face of union disputes and other issues. Joel Anderson, president and CEO of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA), explains how IWLA’s Public Policy Center seeks to help them achieve their goals.
Labor Management, Logistics I.T.
Are You in the Dark About Labor Visibility?
Workforce management gives companies the tools they need to improve overall performance – whether they’re looking to cut labor costs, improve productivity, or create better revenue growth and bottom-line profitability, writes Malysa O’Connor of Kronos.
Holiday Rush Planning: How to Mitigate Risk in a Volatile Market
Lorcan Sheehan of ModusLink discusses some of the lessons businesses have learned that help mitigate supply chain risk during the peak season.
How to Manage the Supply Chain Following a Natural Disaster
Planning for exceptions can help shippers prevent supply chain disruptions in the wake of a natural disaster.
How to Move Freight in Volatile Locations
Successfully moving freight into challenging areas requires an abundance of preparation and due diligence, test runs, and contingency plans to make sure moves happen without a hitch.
How to Mitigate Supply Chain Disruptions
When supply chain disruptions arise, shippers need to react quickly—without incurring undue costs—to keep production in line with demand.
Mitigating Facilitation Risk
Logistics professionals and companies should adopt and continuously update a risk-based export compliance program to minimize facilitation risk, writes Michael E. Burke of Arnall Golden Gregor.
Logistics I.T., Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Visibility is the Key to Mitigating Supply Chain Risk
Supply chain visibility helps flag upcoming supply or demand problems, allowing a company either to take action to prevent disasters or to respond by activating backup plans, writes George W. Prest of Material Handling Industry of America.
Labor Management, Logistics I.T.
Putting Labor Management Systems to Work
Labor management systems help distribution centers and warehouse facilities monitor and measure worker performance to identify problems and improvement opportunities.
Logistics I.T., Risk Management
Can Your Global Supply Chain Withstand a Crisis?
Risk management strategies must address the everyday sources of supply chain disruption, and managers must incorporate the identification of potential supply chain risk into their daily practices, writes Mark Humphlett, Infor.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
Regulation & Legislation: Truckers Get the Message
Some new trucking regulations – and proposed changes to rules and legislation – have a major affect on motor carriers. Here’s a look at these changes, and how they could affect shippers.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
Cutting Through the Noise
Inbound Logistics' annual trucking issue assesses the challenges and opportunities that await the trucking industry during this period of rapid change, writes Editor Felecia Stratton.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
FMCSA Abandons Carrier Oversight
Recent pronouncements by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration signal the agency’s retreat from its statutory and historical oversight of carrier safety in favor of placing more due diligence responsibilities on shippers and brokers.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Trends–July 2012
State of Logistics report reveals recent progress and recasts old problems; : Integrated services key to outsourcing success; Apple’s strength is product development and innovation, not supply chain management; WSDOT’s Commercial Vehicle Information Systems and Networks save truckers time and money; Walmart takes sustainable business practices to wheat fields; Pharma companies turn to supply chain management to combat costs and counterfeiting.
Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Risk Management, Latin America
Beating the Odds in Latin America
Multinational corporations are gambling on the Latin American market's growth potential. But meeting the region's supply chain challenges requires an understanding of local markets, strategic planning, and strong partnerships.
Cross-border Trade, Labor Management, Manufacturing, Warehousing
Supporting a Glass Act
Mexico-based automotive glassmaker Vitro Automotive opened a distribution center in the United States to serve Detroit automakers just-in-time requirements. Its long-time logistics service provider Evans Distribution Systems staffed the new DC for Vitro to ensure a quality workforce.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Becoming a Transportation Industry Advocate
Companies can help guide legislators about laws and regulations that will impact their industry. Brian Everett of the National Shipper’s Strategic Transportation Council (NASSTRAC) recommends ways to communicate your business’s concerns to legislators.
The Bionic Warehouse
Companies such as Pep Boys and Georgia Pacific are harnessing technology to gain greater warehouse labor productivity through labor management systems; incentive programs; and warehouse management systems connected to forklift-mounted mobile computers.
Economic Development, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
Economic Development: Pulling the Right Strings
Many state governments support transportation and logistics infrastructure development and legislation that facilitate business retention, investment, and expansion. Economic development efforts in Virginia, Iowa, Idaho, Utah, and Wisconsin demonstrate a variety of approaches to supporting in-state businesses.
Lean, Labor Management, Logistics I.T.
Leveraging Lean and Labor Management
Using lean components as a foundation for labor management is a powerful way to increase productivity and reduce costs in a warehouse or distribution center, according to Ryder Supply Chain Solutions’ Jeff Boudreau.
Managing Supply Chain Disruptions
Supply chain disruptions become more manageable when shippers have supply chain technology that provides shipment visibility, writes Henry Hicks, Progress Software.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management
A Lost Art?
Today's supply chain professionals are tough, practical, and undeterred by the specter of failure, writes Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo.
Protecting Your Company Against Load Board Scams
Shippers can avoid load board scams by taking the time to research the companies with which they do business, writes Jeff Vielhaber, TTS.
Economic Development, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
On a Roll: How a New Auto Plant Revived a Town
Congressman Lynn A. Westmoreland shares his perspective on West Point, Georgia’s manufacturing revival spurred by the opening of the town’s Kia Motors plant.
Are You Effectively Managing Supply Chain Risk?
Managing risk in the supply chain requires that shippers address issues such as product safety, environmental concerns, labor management, and social responsibility.
Food Logistics, Logistics I.T., Risk Management
5 Steps to Improving Food Product Traceability
Retailers can implement technology and processes to increase traceability and gain greater visibility into their supply chain, which helps track and retrieve products in the event of a product recall, writes Brendan Lowe, Aldata Solution.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
Tiger Grants: Road Work Ahead?
The Department of Transportation's third set of Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grants provides funding for a range of projects.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
On the Docket
Key legislative and regulatory items on Capitol Hill will have a bearing on transportation and logistics in 2012 and beyond.
Forklifts, Labor Management, Logistics I.T.
VMS Lifts Warehouse Labor Productivity
Vehicle management systems allow lift truck operators to complete pre-operation checklists electronically, saving valuable production time, writes Joe LaFergola of The Raymond Corporation.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Safety
The Safety Measurement System: A Flawed Assessment of Motor Carrier Conduct
The Safety Measurement System (SMS) methodology is a flawed approach to assessing motor carrier safety performance, writes Tom Sanderson, CEO of Transplace, and chairman of the Alliance for Safe, Efficient, and Competitive Truck Transportation.
Mitigating Supply Chain Risk
Well-defined business practices, thorough contracts, physical security, and active planning, help mitigate supply chain risk.
Protecting Your Supply Chain Against Disruption
Dr. Jeff Karrenbauer of supply chain solutions provider INSIGHT offers tips for protecting against supply chain disruption.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Safety
Love it or Hate it, CSA is Here to Stay
Inbound Logistics gauges the trucking industry’s response to safety issues, with a look at CSA’s impact, and truckers that lead the way in safety performance.
Risk Management, Safety, Trucking
Truckers Play Role in Homeland Security
Curt Shewchuck, chief security officer, Con-way Freight discusses how the carrier's security protocols helped avert a terrorist threat.
Food Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Temp-Controlled Food Transport: Safe Travels
Prompted by new FDA regulations, shippers examine food transportation and distribution safety procedures.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
Embracing Interstate 2.0: A Rail-based Transportation Vision
Gil Carmichael, founding chairman of the Intermodal Transportation Institute at the University of Denver, explains how the United States can create new economic vitality by producing a safe, energy efficient, and environmentally friendly multimodal transportation policy in which rail once again plays a dominant role.
Labor Management, Logistics I.T.
The Perfect Time to Optimize Labor Management
A comprehensive supply chain labor management solution that automates processes such as hiring, time, and attendance, and scheduling can help control costs, minimize compliance risk, and improve productivity, says Malysa O'Connor, Kronos.
Air Cargo, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Security
Trends—May 2011
As You Sow asks P&G and General Mills to recycle post-consumer waste; PepsiCo and Coca-Cola make bottles out of plants; Air cargo industry raises concerns about the Transportation Security Administration’s 100-percent screening mandate; Truckers report increasing volumes and rates; TMS market shows signs of rebound; CN invests in new intermodal equipment, new customers; Amazon vacates S.C. DC over sales tax
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Safety, Trucking
The Surprising Upside to CSA 2010
CSA 2010 guidelines can benefit shippers by increasing carrier attention to driver safety, writes David Strand, Wholesale Truck & Finance.
Avoid Big Losses When Shipping Big Machinery
Barry Tarnef, senior loss control specialist for Chubb Marine Underwriters, outlines strategies for reducing risk when shipping large machinery.
Do You Know Who You’re Doing Business With?
As you enter into new global business relationships, you can protect yourself from unnecessary penalties by knowing your customer.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics I.T., Security, Warehousing
Securing the Supply Chain
Industry experts explain how to avoid threats to warehoused goods, conduct a global security assessment, and benefit from renewed government and private sector attention to supply chain security initiatives.
Global Logistics, Risk Management
Navigating Global Supply Chain Risks
Danny Halim of JDA Software offers strategies for minimizing risk in the global supply chain.
Air Cargo, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Safety, Security, Supply Chain Management
Trends—December 2010
U.S. Department of Transportation pursues ban on cell phone use while driving; Proposed air cargo screening legislation enhances security measures; U.S. retailers place increased emphasis on supply chain management
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
Transport Funding: Who Gets the Big Piece of Pie?
The U.S. Department of Transportation's second round of stimulus funding for infrastructure development exposes a widening gap between U.S. roads, rails, and bridges and government special interests.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
Elephants Chasing TIGERs
The latest round of Department of Transportation TIGER grants continues the spending bias for passenger and other non-freight initiatives.
Intermodal, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail
Reassessing Rail Reregulation
Will rail reregulation untie captive shippers but tie up rail productivity?
Partnership, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Supplier Disruptions: Preparing for the Unpredictable
Chandler Hall of BravoSolution explains how to reduce the frequency and severity of disruptions by fostering collaborative relationships with your suppliers.
Risk Management, Safety, Trucking, Security
Balancing Risk Management With Your Operations Strategy
Increased regulation in the form of CSA 2010 affects not only truckers, but also freight brokers providing insurance, according to Mike Williams, chief operating officer, Sunteck Transport Group.
Green Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
First They Came For Our Trucks
Is there a war on trucking? CSA 2010, cap and trade, and Hours of Service changes are challenging the ability of truckers to operate profitably in America, says Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo
Labor Management, Logistics I.T., Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Managing Labor Boosts Warehouse Operations
Labor management tools can help you determine if your workforce is performing at the level necessary to deliver cost-effective service to customers.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics I.T., Security, Supply Chain Management
Digitizing the Global Supply Chain
Global supply chain visibility and detail can only be achieved by modern electronic data transmissions that are already available and can reduce the costs of international cargo movement.
Green Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Shading Green
Serious challenges balance the benefits of embracing sustainability efforts, writes Inbound Logistics Publisher Keith Biondo.
Global Economy, Global Logistics, Risk Management
Trends—May 2010
Faced with transportation interruptions caused by the April 2010 eruption of an Icelandic volcano, European express carriers TNT and DHL activated contingency plans; LCD television manufacturers control spending by bringing production in-house; Inventory-in-sales ratios rise across the supply chain; Wholesaler Arrow Electronics acquires reverse logistics companies; Google helps consumers match demand to in-store supply
Reducing Risk with Trade Disruption Insurance
Robert L. Sobel of Cook, Hall, and Hyde outlines how shippers can benefit from trade disruption insurance.
Economic Development, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
Growing Together: Promoting Government and Industry Collaboration
Logistics leaders can make a difference when they actively collaborate with the government on regulatory issues, workforce training, and infrastructure development, writes John A. Evans, Evans Distribution Systems.
Economic Development, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
Paving The Path To Progress
Public-private partnerships fund transportation projects and make infrastructure improvement a priority.
New Year, New Insurance Review
C. Daniel Negron of TT Club offers guidance for making sure your supply chain is properly insured.
Air Cargo, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Security
Gearing Up for 100% Air Cargo Screening
The Transportation Security Administration's air cargo screening requirements create challenges for airports and shippers, writes Robert F. Caton of AMB Logistics.
Import, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
ISF Regulation: 10+2 Much?
Those who suggest U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Importer Security Filing regulation, known as 10+2, adversely affects supply chain velocity shoud consider the alternative, writes Sam Polakoff of TBB Global Logistics.
Demand Planning, Risk Management, Technology
2022 Supply Chain Predictions
Get ready for another rollercoaster year. From limited transportation capacity to skyrocketing material costs to continuing supply chain disruption, here’s what to expect and what to do about it.
Partnership, Risk Management, Technology
Building Carrier Relationships That Withstand the Stress Test
Developing mutually beneficial relationships guarantees your partners will be there for you – in good times and bad.
Bridging the Supply Chain Gender Gap
Here’s how organizations within the supply chain ecosystem can take progressive actions to help bridge the gender gap and create a more equitable workplace across all roles and levels for women and working moms.
Manufacturing, Risk Management, Technology
Supply Chain Lessons Learned: The Technology Spin
Digital transformation will be fundamental as we tune into a post-pandemic supply chain.
Risk Management, Supply Chain, Technology
You Won't Get Fooled Again
Smart enterprise leaders have used the past two years to drive change in their business processes.
Big Data, Risk Management, Security
4 Steps to Building Cyber-Resiliency
Four steps to building cyber-resiliency for supply chains to prevent exploitation and protect critical information.
E-commerce, Risk Management, Technology
Early Amazon Story Explains How to Create Resiliency
By reshaping technology to support multiple delivery partners, Amazon ensured a system with fewer late deliveries, better customer experience, and minimal system downtime or bottlenecks.
Fulfillment, Inventory Management, Risk Management
Balancing Just-in-Time with Just-in-Case
Supply chain leaders must balance efficiency and cost, with inventory management strategies that incorporate the Lean efficiencies of Just-in-Time with the higher inventory levels of Just-in-Case.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ocean
Unleash Short Sea?
Is it time to look at all of our short sea shipping assets with an eye toward unleashing all that capacity?
Survive or Thrive? How Did Your Supply Chain Weather the COVID Pandemic?
What distinguishes companies that thrived from those that barely survived? The eighth MHI Annual Industry Report uncovers the answers.
Careers, Labor Management, Supply Chain
Young Professionals Remain Positive
About 99% of professionals aged 30 and younger say that working in supply chain is a quality career choice, according to a Penske survey, with 58% pursuing a supply chain career due to its beneficial societal impact delivering essential goods during the pandemic.
Inventory Management, Labor Management, Technology
Supply-Side Accuracy and Timeliness in Volatile Times
By focusing on supply-side accuracy and timeliness in your supply chain, you can not only cut down on unnecessary excess inventory and outages, but also plan and meet demand more precisely in this volatile environment.
Labor Management, Trucking, Transportation
What's the first thing you would do to address the truck driver shortage?
Industry insiders share the initial and most impactful steps they would take to address the truck driver shortage.
3PL, Demand Planning, Risk Management
Leveraging 3PLs to Ease COVID Business Growing Pains
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for more robust and responsive logistics, with more consumers and businesses expecting just-in-time delivery or products shipped directly to their front doors. One option is utilizing third-party logistics (3PL) suppliers to move and transport excess raw material or finished goods.
Global Logistics, Labor Management, Technology
Choose Empathetic Technology:
Frontline Tech that Cares
The logistics and supply chain industry still is severely affected by the pandemic, from canceled sailings to a shortage of truck drivers. Frustration and anxieties are higher than ever. It’s time to be selective about what software you introduce and implement. How do you choose the right tech? It starts with empathy.
10 Ways to Improve Your Supply Contract
Parties to a supply contract should consider regulating these 10 points to help limit liability.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Global Trade Management, Technology
10 Tips for Ensuring Trade Compliance
Many companies do not prioritize regular trade compliance check-ins until they're dealing with a problem. Here's how to manage and improve your international trade processes so you can catch a problem before it arises and remain compliant.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Health Care Logistics, Labor Management
Logistics Supports a Healthy Pharma Industry
From managing distribution channels to boosting visibility and security, the pharmaceutical and life sciences supply chain mixes complexity with risk. Here are the technologies and strategies that inject efficiency into supply chains.
Labor Management, Risk Management
Flexing Labor Practices to Respond to Supply Chain Disruptions
Responding to e-commerce surges without compromising service levels, MD Logistics flexed labor across its business by emphasizing four core elements.
Labor Management, Partnership, Technology
How has the pandemic affected supply chain partnerships?
Supply chain leaders share their takes on how the pandemic has affected supply chain partnerships.
Risk Management, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Technology Must Be a Theme in 2021
As more companies involved in supply chain adopt technology out of necessity, it is hard to see them ever turning back. Technology continues to be viewed as beneficial, driving the industry to evolve and flourish.
E-commerce, Labor Management, Warehousing
The Future of Warehouse Workers
Warehouse employment has reached new highs as e-commerce sales are higher than any previous point in time. Businesses may need to increase salaries by as much as 3.5% to compete for talent for such high-demand roles.
Big Data, Risk Management, Security
Can Your Supply Chain Withstand the Unexpected?
How do we defend dynamic threats to the backbone of how we consume goods and services? Here are tips to achieve a secure and available supply chain.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Global Trade Management
The President’s 2021 Trade Policy
The Biden Administration’s new trade policy report is filled with laudable goals such as beating COVID-19, American family relief, and the Build Back Better initiative. But should these goals be the basis of U.S. trade policy or negotiating position with other countries?
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail
Rail Price Controls? Ridicule the Thought
The government needs to be looking not at rail freight price controls, but at ways to make the rail industry even more competitive, says Charles Sauer at the Market Institute.
Building Coherent Enterprise Architecture
To stay competitive, many companies have turned to new solutions like artificial intelligence, IoT, and blockchain for a competitive edge. Many companies, however, failed to address the elephant in the room: the on-premise, decades-old systems they used for core supply chain operations.
Disruption Reinvents the Supply Chain
As COVID-19 changes our world, there has been a dramatic shift in how supply chains are viewed within an organization. It's now increasingly recognized as an area where companies have the most to gain or lose.
Manufacturing, Risk Management
3 Underreported Trends That Will Accelerate Reshoring
Interest in reshoring is accelerating, according to Thomas research. Here are three under-reported trends that will help manufacturers speed up their reshoring efforts.
Labor Management, Risk Management, Warehousing
Warehouse Safety Best Practices: Building a Program
To build a program that has the strength and support to last, follow these practices and leverage your staff’s experience and expertise.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking
Should the Emergency Suspension of Hours-of-Service Rules be Extended?
Supply chain leaders share their insight and opinions on whether the emergency suspension of Hours-of-Service rules should be extended.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Technology
Leveraging the Benefits of New Industrial Printers for Compliance
The latest industrial printers offer a new set of features and advantages, so end-users will not be upgrading just to ensure continued performance and support – they will enable new productivity and efficiency benefits.
Temperature-Sensitive Goods, Labor Management
Cold Changes
Most cold chain businesses say that taking extra measures to protect the workforce is their No. 1 issue, according to the Global Cold Chain Alliance's survey studying the ripple effects of COVID-19. Other key findings include:
Freight Forwarders, Labor Management, Technology
5 Lessons Learned During the Crisis
Key lessons learned and implemented throughout the years that are vital in not only navigating a pandemic but also being able to do so efficiently.
Distribution, Demand Planning, Labor Management
Reading the Room
With great adversity comes great creativity—that’s how Annette Danek-Akey, EVP of supply chain at Penguin Random House, helped quickly convert a new facility into a picking and shipping point to meet the fluctuating demand for books.
Let's Not Forget
Supply chain has the capacity to quickly adopt new technologies, adapt to new working conditions, and remain highly productive. The "new" technologies for collaborative work are not really new, however.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ports
In Allocating Virus Crisis Relief, U.S. Policymakers Can’t Ignore America’s Ports
America’s seaports and essential workers deliver critical goods to the front line of COVID-19 battlegrounds every day. Policymakers cannot ignore U.S. ports in their time of need.
Risk Management, Trucking, Technology
The Great Freight Debate: What’s Next for the Industry?
With the shock wearing off and operations starting to stabilize, organizations shift their focus to the future. The overwhelming challenge is navigating the uncertainty. Here are four freight trends worth paying attention to moving forward.
Labor Management, Logistics, Technology
Logistics Workforce of the Future
As the country moves toward a new normal, what will the workforce look like?
Freight Forwarders, Partnership, Risk Management
How Your Freight Agency Can Succeed in an Uncertain Market
Staying engaged with your customers, providing solutions to their new demands, and not losing sight of your business goals can help improve your business during uncertain times.
Risk Management, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Yard Automation Addresses Three Weak Spots to Build Supply Chain Resilience
While there aren’t many quick fixes when it comes to mitigating global disruption, leaders can use solutions that directly address the biggest weaknesses in the supply chain that were highlighted as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak: demand, labor, and energy.
Finance, Labor Management, Risk Management
Five Keys for Turning Challenge into Opportunity
To capitalize on what they’ve learned, transform, and thrive in a post-COVID world, supply chain leaders should focus on these five pillars: people, finances, decision-making, infrastructure, and customers.
Food Logistics, Risk Management, Technology
Crying Over Spilled Milk: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic on Food Waste
What the food supply chain community learned from the COVID-19 pandemic crisis was that having the right technologies implemented was the difference between days or weeks to reroute, reschedule, repack, and reorganize goods to ensure delivery at a pre-COVID-19 standard.
Careers, Risk Management, Technology
Strategize. Inspire. Listen.
Profile of Andrew Kirkwood, CEO, BluJay Solutions.
Labor Management, Sourcing/Negotiations, Supply Chain Management
The True Value of Supply Chain Transformation
Profile of Lyndsi Lee, vice president of supply chain with hardware and home improvement wholesaler True Value, who drives end-to-end supply chain optimization, develop integrated planning and logistics strategies, and build best-in-class sourcing programs.
Risk Management, Supply Chain, Safety
Digital Health Tools Can Keep Workers Safe and Preserve Privacy
Digital tools that confirm a person's health status can create safe work environments while also protecting personal privacy as businesses and supply chains recover from the COVID-19 disruption.
Global Trade Management, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
The Value of Global Trade Insights in Navigating COVID-19 Supply Chain Disruptions
With the daunting task of navigating the rapidly changing global trade landscape, where should shippers begin? Actionable global trade data is your lifeline for supply chain resilience. Global trade intelligence solutions can help businesses swiftly find alternative suppliers in a concise three-step process: Identify potential sources, analyze costs, and vet potential trading partners.
Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Act Fast, Act Smart
To maximize your decision to act, adapt a solution to the company’s processes or adapt the company’s processes to the solution.
E-commerce, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Staying Productive in Unproductive Times
Rather than wait for the next man-caused disruption or pandemic, smart business managers are extracting knowledge from a forensic investigation of their operations based on COVID-19 stress and kicking bad practices to the curb.
Lean Logistics, Manufacturing, Risk Management
The Road Map Out of This Mess
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the shortcomings of a supply chain that is perhaps too lean. However, to be “lean” doesn’t mean keeping extremely low inventory levels with no coordination or backup plan.
Quantifying the Impact of COVID-19 on the Supply Chain
With dynamic updates on missed transits, rollovers, arrival notification, and port congestion during COVID-19, shippers can make decisions proactively and avoid inefficient costs due to detention and demurrage, expedited freight, and buffer stock.
Careers, Labor Management, Partnership
Peak of Perfection
Leadership profile of Juliann Larimer, CEO of Peak-Ryzex
Risk Management, Technology , Supply Chain Management
COVID-19 Supply Chain Resources & Strategies
Supply chain management may have changed forever as COVID-19 brings heightened awareness to its fragility. With careful planning, shippers can minimize risks related to the pandemic.
Global Logistics, Insurance, Risk Management
COVID-19 Pandemic: Do Your Shipments Have the Right Protection?
With the right risk-management plan, shippers can better understand the risks facing their supply chain operations and make sure their business is prepared by protecting the value of goods shipped globally.
Risk Management, Technology , Warehousing
How IoT Can Optimize Overwhelmed Supply Chains
With more and more brick-and-mortar shops temporarily closing their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s immense pressure on retailers to deliver much-needed supplies to individuals at home. The Internet of Things (IoT) can help mitigate this risk and ensure supply chains operate as swiftly as possible.
COVID-19 Is Supply Chain’s Wake-Up Call
The power of centralized organizations must harness and unleash the strengths of decentralized communities to help beat COVID-19. Thousands of supply chain professionals, educators, and inventors have joined The Worldwide Supply Chain Federation (TWSCF) to rethink and change how supply chain operates in 2020 and beyond.
4 Ways to Safeguard and Stabilize Your Supply Chain
Stabilizing core business operations, managing risk, and taking steps to perfect and enforce rights under existing agreements should be key priorities in your company’s response to COVID-19. Here are four strategies for supply chain professionals, in-house counsel, and risk managers to keep in mind.
E-commerce, Global Economy, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Flexing Muscle on China Trade Compliance
Inbound Logistics publisher Keith Biondo discusses whether e-commerce shipment enforcement will ensure that China complies with Phase 1 of the U.S.-China trade deal signed in January 2020.
4 Steps to Ensure Port Resiliency After a Critical Incident
Ports across our country must be prepared to support tenants and other partners. Doug Wheeler, president and CEO of Florida Ports Council, explains how ports can achieve long-term recovery.
Employee Engagement Is Your New Success Metric
Globally, 85% of employees report that they’re not engaged at the workplace. Manufacturing, retail, and distribution teams can take three steps to ensure that employees stay engaged and thrive in their roles.
Labor Management, Materials Handling, Technology
Automated Materials Handling Gets a Lift
A labor market in which it is increasingly difficult to recruit, train, and retain workers is a major factor driving growth of the automated materials handling equipment market in North America, finds BCC Research.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Risk Management
Useful COVID-19 Information & Guidance
Visit these links for helpful information and official guidance related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Labor Management, Technology , Warehousing
5 Ways to Manage Warehousing Requirements During Peak Periods
Managing peak period shipment volume is a structural challenge in the U.S. economy. Thomas Eldridge Campbell, chief strategy officer of Capacity, shares five techniques that can help warehouses maintain service level agreements during peak demand periods.
Resilient Risk Management in the Face of Hurricane Season
Preparation is the key to getting any business or community back on track after a natural disaster, and when it comes to hurricane preparation, the old adage that “failing to prepare is preparing to fail” rings very true.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Rail, Supply Chain
Why Freight Rail Needs Reform
Questionable demurrage policies and charges and the move toward Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR), are making freight rail a less desirable option.
Risk Management, Supply Chain, Security
Eight Ways to Minimize Supply Chain Risk
Consider all potential disruptions and ways to design your supply chain to keep it operational in the face of foreseeable and unforeseeable challenges.
Southeast Ports Close in Advance of Hurricane Dorian
Southeast ports prepare for the worst as Hurricane Dorian inches toward the U.S.
Labor Management, Supply Chain
The 8th M for Supply Chain Success
In the competitive world of business, every organization is seeking an edge—a catchy marketing phrase, an innovative product launch, improvements in efficiency and productivity—something to create a little separation to provide that illusive competitive advantage.
Import, Export, Freight Forwarders, Risk Management, Supply Chain
Commentary: Mitigating Supply Chain Risk
Make sure issues that can disrupt your supply chain are limited and infrequent. Here are several predictable and unpredictable risks that you should plan for:
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Whitepaper: Who Pays for Customs Compliance Violations? It Could Be You.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
7 Solutions to Mitigate Global Supply Chain Risks
In a globalized economy where finalized products have components manufactured all over the world, effective management of supply chains is critical. Adopt these habits to reduce and mitigate risks faced by supply chain parties.
Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Global Trade Management, Risk Management
Vertical Focus: Electronics
The electronics industry has seen price hikes, supply chain shortages, an increase in global demand, and much more. Here's the latest Vertical Focus on what's happening in the electronics industry.
Global Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
7 Strategies to Reboot Global Supply Chains
Experts provide advice on changes companies can make to reboot their supply chains for the COVID era.
Labor Management, Transportation Management, Trucking
5 Ways to Improve and Optimize Driver Retention
Here are five key factors that contribute to improving and optimizing truck driver retention rates.
Finance, Demand Planning, Risk Management
S&OP: Bringing the Outside In
To achieve success in today’s volatile global environment, there is a need to have a more “outside-in” approach using information from your extended supply chain to maximize customer value and overall supply chain surplus.
Careers, Education, Labor Management
Cultivating Supply Chain Talent
2021 will be remembered for labor challenges and shifts in thinking about employee engagement. These supply chain companies are leaning into educational opportunities and the profession’s societal impact to attract workers and increase job satisfaction.
E-commerce, Retail, Risk Management
What to Expect and How to Prepare for Peak Season
Here’s what you can expect from this year’s peak season and what you can do to avoid issues during this time.
Air Cargo, Expedited Air, Risk Management
Air Cargo Today: Buckle Up!
Experts offer tips and advice for riding out the turbulent airfreight market.
Risk Management, Security, Technology
Best Practices to Protect Supply Chains
Here are three cybersecurity best practices for protecting the supply chain that will help manufacturers continue to innovate, create new products and services, increase profitability, while maintaining a competitive edge.
Labor Management, Technology , Warehousing
Efficiency Lives Where Technology and Human Intelligence Intersect
In last-mile logistics, a combination of quality talent, technology and the human touch quickly brings about improved efficiency, increased transparency, and limited freight damage.
Demand Planning, Retail, Risk Management
How to Avoid Fragile Supply Chains
Supply chains breakdown in different ways, and each type of risk needs its own mitigation strategy.
Food Logistics, Retail, Risk Management
For Beyond Meat and QSR Brands, Asking “What if?” Will Prevent “What Now?”
With major disruptions in the meat supply chain raising costs for restaurants and supermarkets, Beyond Meat pursues new partnerships with quick-service restaurant companies such as Taco Bell and McDonald’s.
Careers, Labor Management, Warehousing
World-Class Service From the Warehouse to the Kitchen
Marcia Brey, vice president of distribution at GE Appliances, used constant communication with the executive team and front-line workers to implement new safety protocols and keep all facilities running when the pandemic hit.
Labor Management, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management
Acing Your Stress Test
A supply chain resilience stress test is a key first step in assessing risk. A comprehensive stress test assesses resilience across these five factors.
Risk Management, Trucking, Transportation
Change Is Here to Stay in the Supply Chain: Here's How to Manage It
The peaks and valleys we’re experiencing in the transportation market are not for the faint of heart, but there are still some moves you can make to regain some control.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Site Selection, Partnership
Incentives Brighten Site Selection Decisions
Tax, energy, and land incentives can turn a good location into a great one. Here's what companies and the logistics providers who serve them need to consider as they explore locating, relocating, or expanding their businesses.
Labor Management, Technology , Warehousing
Combating Labor Shortages: New Warehouse Tech Offers a Competitive Edge
Innovative technology increases productivity, combats unpredictability, and streamlines processes. An augmented, connected worker is more efficient and more valuable than ever before.
3PL, Partnership, Risk Management
Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Requires Collaboration, Trust, and Tolerance for Failure
Ruan’s approach to effective continuous improvement (CI) is centered around creating value within its partners’ businesses. CI begins with a clear understanding of each unique supply chain and baseline performance measures.
Careers, Labor Management, Manufacturing
Marc Hansult: Here Today, Ghana Tomorrow
Profile of Marc Hansult, co-founder and co-chief executive officer with DRTR (Do The Right Thing) Apparel.
Risk Management, Transportation Management, Transportation
Getting a Grasp on Transport Spend
The next frontier in supply chain visibility entails leveraging powerful analytical tools and algorithms to create maximum efficiency on the ground, and help shippers adapt to a constantly changing shipping environment.
3PL, Risk Management, Technology
A Supply Chain for the Next Normal
The companies who develop long-term logistics solutions enabled by technology and data insights to adjust to consumer demand and pandemic uncertainty are the ones who position themselves for growth in the new reality for supply chain operations.
Food Logistics, Risk Management, Security
The Art of the Steal
With pandemic-induced lockdowns, e-commerce surges, and transportation restrictions in 2020, cargo theft shifted to new commodities and locations.
Big Data, Risk Management, Technology
3 Vital Steps Toward Contactless Supply Chains
As the industry works toward a contactless standard, shippers can get a leg up on what’s to come by ensuring their operations are digital, interoperable and able to collect and analyze data.
Risk Management, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehousing
The Role of WMS and MES in Empowering Warehouse Resiliency
From variable allocation strategies to mixed demand consolidation needs, the warehouse management system can be a valuable tool to achieve resilience in the face of changing consumer demand patterns and delivery timelines.
Labor Management, Risk Management, Warehousing
Warehouse Safety Best Practices: Building a Program
To build a program that has the strength and support to last, follow these practices and leverage your staff’s experience and expertise.
Inventory Management, Risk Management, Technology
What supply chain adjustment would you have made at the start of 2020 if you knew then what you know now?
From preparing for e-commerce growth to auditing cybersecurity practices, supply chain leaders share the adjustments they'd make at the start of 2020 knowing what they know now.
Fulfillment, Risk Management, Warehousing
How to Prepare Your Warehouse for a Second Wave of COVID-19
Warehouses and fulfillment centers should take these precautions to mitigate COVID-19 risks, keep the workforce safe, and avoid costly downtime.
Big Data, Labor Management, Technology
3 Tips for Using Data-Driven Technology to Augment Worker Safety
Shippers utilizing IoT technology now have more data at their fingertips than ever before. When it comes to optimizing this information to keep workers safe from illnesses such as COVID-19 and injury, here are three tips to keep in mind.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Transportation
3 Critical Questions About Oversize/Overweight Shipments
When a project or load requires expertise beyond your realm, particularly when it comes to something as complex as shipping oversize/overweight freight, make sure to rely on the support of a qualified and experienced carrier to get your shipment delivered safely.
Risk Management, Trucking, Transportation
Power Through Logistics Challenges with New, Modern Chassis
When COVID-19 rocked the world, many companies were utilizing pool chassis in major ports and inland rail locations. However, with many pool chassis ranging in age from 20 to 25 years old, this led to serious problems, such as breakdowns and lack of availability. Leasing new, premium chassis could help prevent these problems.
Risk Management, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Controlling Your Own Destiny: Why Shippers Must Find Ways to Ensure Supply Chain Resiliency
Supply chain disruptions may be a reality the world will continue to contend with. How can shippers weather the COVID-19 storm and maintain a semblance of business continuity during periods of such uncertainty? While there is no one-size-fits-all answer, shipping organizations must take more control of their own destinies. These key business strategies will help shippers secure their supply chain resiliency well into the future.
Labor Management, Manufacturing, Risk Management
COVID-19's Impact on North American Manufacturers
The latest COVID-19 Manufacturing Survey from Thomas Insights illuminates emerging trends in reshoring, labor, and technology, and reveals a positive outlook for the future of manufacturing.
Big Data, Risk Management, Technology
Fixing Our Broken Supply Chain
COVID-19 is clearly a catalyst for necessary change and our collective global supply chain disruption makes it clear that the time to bring transparency and efficiency is now.
Labor Management, Risk Management, Technology
Thriving Amidst a Competitive Supply Chain Labor Market
Faced with a labor shortage exacerbated by the pandemic, MD Logistics developed a recruitment strategy to attract talent for present-day conditions as well as allow for continued growth.
Distribution, Fulfillment, Risk Management
Reopening Fulfillment and Distribution Centers in the Wake of COVID-19
As businesses slowly recover following COVID-19 fulfillment and distribution centers can't simply flip a switch and return to normal operations. Reopening will require a rigorous methodology backed by data and analytics, and creative thinking about how to leverage existing technology in the workplace.
Global Economy, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Global Trade Management
USMCA: A Bright Light for Shippers
Many businesses around the country are suffering due to the economic impacts of COVID-19. However, there may be some light at the end of the tunnel. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will create opportunities for countless companies doing business with Canada and Mexico.
Risk Management, Transportation Management, Transportation
Reducing the Pandemic's Impact on Transportation
Implementing these best practices can help companies reduce the impact to transportation operations and save costs during business disruptions.
Risk Management, Security, Technology
What's Lurking in Your Supply Chain?
An often overlooked source of security vulnerability is your supply chain. If you can’t honestly say you are fully apprised of the security postures of your vendors, partners and contractors, you are at major risk of a cyberattack.
Labor Management, Technology , Warehousing
The Next Generation of Warehouse Labor
How technology innovation is changing the nature of many warehouse jobs.
Lean Logistics, Risk Management, Technology
Bringing End-2-End Efficiency to Your Logistics Operations
Companies are looking for ways to manage more efficiently with less—while reallocating resources to more productive activities and maximizing freight spend value. Logistics operations are a great place to start as even the smallest percentage savings could mean triple digit impact to bottom lines.
Manufacturing, Risk Management, Transportation
How Shippers Are Handling COVID-19
Shipping volumes demonstrate the resilience of companies and their ability to produce essential products during disruption, and highlight the important role transportation plays
Risk Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Adapting Supply Chain Strategies Amid COVID-19
It's more important than ever for transportation and logistics companies to have an effective mobility strategy in place. Shippers can adjust their existing protocols with COVID-19-related policies by implementing these technologies and practices.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Trucking, Transportation
How Can Trucking Companies Navigate COVID-19-Driven Regulation Complexity?
Shifting COVID-19 guidelines and consumer demands are a constantly moving target for truck drivers and transport companies. What steps can they take to stay healthy, flexible, and compliant all at the same time?
E-commerce, Finance, Risk Management
Labeling Is Key in Keeping Up with Today’s Supply Chain
COVID-19 has created unprecedented challenges for supply chain and logistics management, and the pressure is on to deliver essential supplies, such as toilet paper and food, to consumers on time. Successfully delivering a product on time involves many factors, and labeling shipments correctly is one of them.
Labor Management, Logistics I.T., Technology
Uncorking Automation Bottlenecks
Although 57% of organizations say they're piloting automation processes and 93% of employees are optimistic automation will make their jobs easier, digital transformation efforts often fall apart. Many companies rely on IT to drive transformation without engaging other departments, creating bottlenecks.
Global Economy, Global Trade Management, Risk Management
10 Ways to Prepare for Global Trade Disruption
With tight production and shipping windows, finished goods importers are especially vulnerable when unexpected disruptions take place. These suggestions can help U.S. importers through what is shaping up to be a trying 2020.
E-commerce, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics
Supply Chain Labeling and Logistics: How to Deal with Customer and Regulatory Requirements
When it comes to logistics, the speed and convenience of e-commerce has led to changing expectations in the business-to-consumer sector. Meeting these expectations requires hitting an exact sequence of strict targets.
Global Economy, Risk Management, Supply Chain
The Global Economic Impact of COVID-19
When dealing with high-risk global events like COVID-19, manufacturers should first pay attention to the supply side, such as inventory, alternative energy, or shipping, and mitigate the impact of high-risk disruptions.
Big Data, Logistics I.T., Supply Chain, Risk Management, Technology
Using Real-Time Tech to Mitigate Risk
Real-time technology can help shippers keep abreast of high-impact incidents around the world and provide extra time and context to activate their supply chain risk mitigation strategies.
3PL, Risk Management, Supply Chain
Five Ways a 3PL Helps Mitigate Supply Chain Risk - Phoenix Logistics
Partnering with a 3PL does much more than free up time to focus on core competencies—it offers a buffer between the shipper and the ever-shifting challenges of the logistics realm.
Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
5 Tactics for Managing the Unexpected
No supply chain is immune from risk, and the farther a company's supply chain traverses the globe, the more opportunity for things to go awry.
China, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
How to Prepare for Proposed China Tariffs
What shippers can do to understand the proposed tariffs on imports from China.
Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
Mitigating Cargo Theft Risk
Cargo theft continues to be a challenge to shippers, totaling an estimated $145 million in losses each year in North America. Use these tips to keep your cargo safe.
Labor Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Preparing for the Rough Road Ahead: Taking a Long-Term Look at How the Driver Shortage Is Affecting LTL
According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), the industry expected a driver shortage of more than 50,000 at the end of 2017. Unfortunately, it’s projected to only get worse. By the ATA’s projections, the shortage could extend to more than 174,000 drivers by 2026.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
GDPR: Privacy, Yes. Innovation, No
If you spend too much time clearing privacy protection notices from your email box, thank the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). But what exactly is this regulation and how might it impact future supply chain technological innovation?
Global Logistics, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
German Trucks: It’s a Steal
Growing cargo thefts across Germany, resulting in product losses valued at $1.3 billion annually, have prompted business associations in the country to launch a joint initiative to tackle the problem.
Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
You Can’t Control Mother Nature, But You Can Be Ready For It
The 2017 hurricane season serves as a risk management wake-up call.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Yes, NAFTA Affects Your Industry Too
The symbiotic relationship between trade compliance and supply chain is the cornerstone of a shipper’s competitive advantage. You know this well, but you may be unfamiliar with how NAFTA affects your entire supply chain.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Plan for Change: How to Make Sure Your Supply Chain Remains Resilient in the Midst of Political Uncertainty
The current U.S. administration is not averse to disruption, and risk professionals in the supply chain and logistics sector need to be prepared to manage political and regulatory unknowns. Here's how.
Food Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Food Fight
The Global Food Safety Initiative is working to improve food safety across the globe through GFSI-recognized certification programs and its platform for collaboration, and by reducing redundant audits and developing food safety capacity around the world.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
Three Supply Chain Trends You Need to Know
The pace of transformation in supply chain and logistics shows no signs of stopping in 2018 and changes in commerce, technology, demographics, and regulation will have huge implications on the industry.
Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
How to Prepare for the Unexpected
High-performing supply chain organizations are differentiated on how well they respond to the unexpected.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Security
5 Ways to Cut the Risk of Cargo Theft
Labor Management, Logistics I.T., Technology , Supply Chain Management
4 Ways to Include Deskless Logistics Workers in Your Digital Strategy
Supply chains are undergoing unprecedented restructuring driven by competition, demand shifts, and trade wars—circumstances further accelerated by COVID-19. Here are five ways to support the digital transformation of logistics by connecting deskless workers:
Labor Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management
Meet Your Match
3PLs and tech providers can empower ethical supply chains, winter warehouse tips, what is most important to carriers when working with shippers, Fleet Advantage 2018 benchmarking survey reveals fleet operators pulse about rising fuel and maintenance and electric trucks, female high school students, findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study, Forrester forecasts that companies will spend $434.9 billion to run IoT solutions by 2023, startup aims to make robots safe around factory workers, conditions ripe for multistory warehouses, automated material handling equipment market to exhibit significant growth during 2018–2024
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Good Question: To address the truck driver shortage, should we lower the minimum driver age to 18?
Readers take sides in the debate on whether to lower the minimum age for getting a CDL to 18 as a way to address the truck driver shortage.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Specialized Logistics
Helping Shippers Meet Production Deadlines With Custom Solutions - Celadon Logistics
Celadon Logistics helps shippers in time-sensitive industries avoid production disruptions while complying with the ELD mandate.
Global Logistics, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain
U.S. Manufacturers Brace for Tariff Backlash
Shortly after the Trump administration announced the United States would impose tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, Harley-Davidson was among the companies expressing concern.
Global Logistics, Logistics, Risk Management, Supply Chain
Global Trade Disruption: Managing the New Normal
Global trade disruptions come in all shapes and sizes, and can wreak havoc on supply chains. Find out what proactive strategies and tactics leading companies are using to tackle the escalating challenge of supply chain risk management.
E-commerce, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Technology
Accelerate Breakthrough by Helping Human Experts - Transportation Insight
While machine learning and predictive intelligence will shape this era, creative companies which value collaboration, human expertise and servant leadership can change the game.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation
The Need for Speed in Automated Truck Policy - WSI
Automated trucks will be the solution to the driver shortage—if they ever make it to the highway.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking
Supply Chain Commentary: 3 Ways to Prepare for the ELD Mandate
The upcoming electronic logging device (ELD) mandate affects more than just the carriers and owner/operators that will be directly responsible for using the devices in their trucks. Here’s how to adjust your truckload strategy.
Lean Logistics, Lean, Risk Management, Supply Chain
Global Supply Chain Risk: Don’t Wait, Mitigate
Having a global supply chain risk management strategy in place can not only increase value to your customers but also reduce your costs and increase performance.
Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
H.O.W. | How to Manage Your Carrier Relationships After the ELD Mandate
The implementation of the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate will affect shippers’ supply chain capacity. Shippers and receivers can help with the transition and beyond by understanding the limitations that drivers face.
E-commerce, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Retail
U.S./Canada Trade Remains Strong, With Plenty of Opportunity for Growth - Purolator
John Costanzo of Purolator International discusses the latest trade trends between the United States and Canada.
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