[ad_1] July 13, 2016 | By Jason McDowell Tags: Trucking, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Global Logistics, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain UK Voters: See EU Later The British exit, or Brexit, referendum by the population of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union (EU) has already had some impact […]
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Cross-Border Trade is On a Roll
[ad_1] July 13, 2016 Tags: Ocean, Trucking, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Ports, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain U.S.-Canada trade will continue to be a mutually beneficial partnership, as long as shippers keep their eye on the ball. When Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with President Barack […]
The March of Technology – Inbound Logistics
[ad_1] July 13, 2016 | By Tom Heine Tags: Trucking, Transportation, Logistics, Technology , Supply Chain How are you going to make money at the lower margins of 2016? Freight is down, trucks are plentiful, and fuel is down so much that you need to get a lot of new […]
Truckload Capacity: There is Always a Truck Going That Way
[ad_1] July 13, 2016 | By Bradley Hartwig Tags: Trucking, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Hundreds of calls, page by page through the carrier listings. Ninety-nine percent of the replies are, “Sorry, we don’t hire out.” But through all the searching, you always find one. That gem in the rough who […]
Vertical Focus | Sustainable Fashion
[ad_1] October 18, 2021 | By Jaclyn Ix Tags: Retail, Technology , Sustainability Dyeing for Sustainable Denim Researchers from the University of Georgia developed an eco-friendly, non-toxic dyeing technology for denim that could make the textile supply chain significantly more sustainable, as indigo dyeing is a significant source of pollution […]
Import Express LCL Service – Inbound Logistics
[ad_1] July 13, 2016 | By Gerry Post Tags: Ocean, Trucking, Ports, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain In an industry where speed of information is constantly improving, it is ironic that the actual speed of the various modes used to move cargo (airplanes, trucks, ships, and trains) has improved very little. […]
Idaho Sprouts Its First Intermodal Terminal
[ad_1] October 18, 2021 | By Jaclyn Ix Tags: Intermodal, Agriculture Logistics Pocatello, Idaho, recently welcomed the Savage Rail Port of Southern Idaho, the state’s first intermodal hub, to the area. The new terminal helps local farmers export their goods to global markets. Agricultural products, such as hay and produce, […]
Adapters Win in the Multi-Modal, Omni-Channel Fast Lane
[ad_1] July 13, 2016 | By Rick Brumett Tags: Trucking, Lean, Transportation, Logistics, Technology , Supply Chain In today’s digital supply chain era, market-leading shippers in North America are racing to adapt to the growing need for the speed, choice, precision, agility and visibility required to satisfy end customers. Responding […]
Survive or Thrive? How Did Your Supply Chain Weather the COVID Pandemic?
[ad_1] November 15, 2021 | By John Paxton Tags: Risk Management, Technology What distinguishes companies that thrived from those that barely survived? The eighth MHI Annual Industry Report uncovers the answers. Why were some companies able to quickstep around each supply chain obstacle, while others stumbled during the pandemic? How did […]
Boosting DC Productivity – Inbound Logistics
[ad_1] November 15, 2021 Tags: Distribution, Technology , Fulfillment Faced with increasing e-commerce complexity, distribution centers have to balance flexibility with efficiency. Here are the products, equipment, and systems that streamline DC operations. Among the challenges, such as port congestion and raw material shortages, buffeting many supply chain and logistics […]
Keys to Customer Retention in a Competitive Environment
[ad_1] August 23, 2016 | By Thomas Griffin Tags: Trucking, Customer Service, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain Q: What do you attribute to be the most significant key factor with customer retention in today’s competitive marketplace? A: Value over price seems to be an old adage that still is true even […]
Driving Growth Without Boundaries – Inbound Logistics
[ad_1] November 15, 2021 Tags: Warehousing, Distribution, Partnership When Advanced Drainage Systems needed to expand its distribution footprint amid a building boom, DHL Supply Chain helped the company scale its supply chain and position itself for future growth. The Challenge Some of the economic effects of the pandemic can be […]