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10 Books Logistics And Supply Chain Experts Need To Read

Freightos

All those books would weigh 49,000 kilograms – half the cargo mass of a Boeing 747-200F. Why this book rocks: Whether you focus on ocean, air, truck, barge or rail freight, it’s probably a steam engine that’s making it all work. One key driver of the company’s success is the huge supply chain that drives Walmart growth.

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Tesla and the Future of the Trucking Industry

Elementum

The Semi, set to be unveiled in 2017, is a large electric-powered, long-haul trucking vehicle that Musk says will “deliver a substantial reduction in the cost of cargo transport, while increasing safety and making it really fun to operate.”. The question now is: What impact can this major move have on the company and in the trucking industry?

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

These 36 innovative companies have figured out how to hack their operations, gaining some financial or media recognition for their methods. In addition to cutting the need for outsourced manufacturing, this move could give the company a leg up on the competition by making it possible to get products in the hands of consumers faster.

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Managing End-to-End Supply Chain Security Like A Pro

Supply Chain Opz

Asset protection used to be the main focus of any companies. Customs and Border Protection with focus on the international cargoes bound for the United States. 4) 24-Hour Rule: under this rule, sea carrier is required to transmit descriptions of the cargo bound for the United States. Case Studies. Supply Chain Security.

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