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Supplier Risk Management: 4 Things To Look Out for During On-Site Evaluations

GlobalTranz

” In the process of business procurement and especially in the supply chain, supplier risk management is a skill set that needs focus day in and day out. Does the training cover how to properly perform pre-trip inspections, how to properly secure cargo, or what to do in the case of emergency? Visual Inspections of Equipment.

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Experts Choice Of Top Online Logistics Resources

Freightos

Air Cargo World. This American based niche news site specialises in air cargo. This 2011 newcomer differentiates by providing content tailor-made for SME freight forwarders, who together constitute over 60% of the global logistics market in terms of volume. Cargo Business News.com. ACWmagazine. Voice of the Independent.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 28 – September 1, 2017)

Talking Logistics

LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. TSA reviewing cargo screening, concerned about terror vulnerabilities (CNN). BluJay Solutions Raises up to $500 Million New Financing to Drive Accelerated Growth. Transplace Selects New Equity Partner TPG Capital. Convey Closes $8.25

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Ryder Places First Medium-Duty Electric Vehicle Order with Chanje Energy and Begins to Roll Out Charging Stations

Supply Chain Network

The Chanje all-electric large delivery style van is equipped to haul up to 6,000 pounds and up to 580 cubic feet of cargo, all with zero vehicle exhaust emissions. Ryder is also a recipient of the 2011 NGV Achievement Award.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 15-19, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Thirteen Years After 9/11, A New Attempt To Screen 100 Percent of Cargo Containers ( Roll Call ). RFID Yielding Results and Expanding: Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s are seeing tangible results from their adoption of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology that began rolling out in 2011. FedEx to Increase Shipping Rates.

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

6 River Systems

Belk experienced substantial growth in its e-commerce business in 2011 and 2012, leading to the expansion of its original North Carolina fulfillment center plus the opening of an additional 515,000 square foot fulfillment center in South Carolina. Belk @belk With more than 300 department stores in 16 states throughout the Southern U.S.,

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Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking: Rebuilding Public.

Global Trade Management

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. The new Public-Private-Partnership to facilitate trade is becoming a different method of procuring public services and infrastructure by combining the best of the public and the best of the private sectors capabilities – sharing activities in a trusted environment. ► 2011. (1).

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