International Logistics: Staying Flexible As We Plan for 2017
Volatility continues to define international logistics Two things are certain these days for an international logistics manager: volatility of price & capacity, and complexity across the supply chain. Gone are the days of predictability & stability: you could argue today’s logistics manager…
+ Read Full PostAug 31, 2016 – Today, global transportation giant Hanjin Shipping filed for bankruptcy protection, a day after the company’s creditors discontinued financial support. The South Korean shipping company is the world’s 7th largest steamship line by volume, and has been…
+ Read Full PostRecently, The Journal of Commerce posted an article on the state of trans-pacific ocean transportation as shippers head into their busy peak season. The article points to growing concern among U.S. importers due to tightening ship capacity, an increase of carrier-rolled…
+ Read Full PostWhat’s the quickest and most cost efficient way to keep fast turning retail products moving from DC to store shelf? Although there are many factors to consider – the answer may be retail pool distribution. When distributing high volume retail…
+ Read Full PostWith the first quarter of 2015 already behind us, we thought it would be helpful to look at some of the trends and challenges in retail supply chain management that are forecasted for the remainder of the year. Supply Chain…
+ Read Full PostFrom natural disasters to cyber attacks, health crises to labor unrest, individual supply chain disruptions can quickly escalate to impact on a global scale. Disruptions in one region will often result in time, cost or risk increase in international transportation…
+ Read Full PostOverview The following is a story of one of the largest retailers in the US leveraging a dedicated transportation solution to drive value into their supply chain. This member-based wholesale chain has over 600 club locations across the country, serving…
+ Read Full PostOne of the key benefits that a location can bring an international shipper is the presence of a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). The benefits of a FTZ to international supply chain companies include but are not limited to: Duty Deferral…
+ Read Full PostEstablishing and implementing best practices is the first step to reducing costs and time wasted in your warehouse or distribution center. We picked the brains of our supply chain engineers and eCommerce fulfillment experts to find ways to improve warehouse…
+ Read Full PostEvery supply chain has its own set of pain points. Although varied by industry and company size, these pain points often stem from inefficiencies and entropy, and are manifested as a result of either lack of attention or lack of…
+ Read Full PostAs the first quarter of 2024 comes to an end, here are some observations over the past few months as well as predictions about the trucking...
+ Read moreFollowing the recent Baltimore Bridge collapse and subsequent port closures, we want to keep our customers informed about the situation and...
+ Read moreA growing coalition of 47 countries, including key players like the European Union, Canada, Japan, and various Pacific Island nations, is...
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