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Guest Viewpoint: What’s Driving Freight Costs Higher?

The Logistics of Logistics

<strong><em>If you think the price of fuel is the only element driving freight costs higher – </em><em>Think again! </em></strong> Introduction. Ground freight was then followed by 8.7% The best indicator of ground freight cost is the US Freight Rate Index, CPM (cost per mile).

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How the ELD Mandate & Other Regulations Will Impact the Capacity Crunch

GlobalTranz

The ELD mandate is a portion of the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21 st Century” bill, which was passed by the United States Congress in 2012, explains ELDFacts.com. Under the new HOS guidelines, the number of trips drivers may make is severely limited. What Is the ELD Mandate? hours to the daily driving schedule. The Big Picture.

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Real Results Magazine: Must-Have Tips to Boost Your Supply Chain

BlueYonder

Also featured are multinational cheese manufacturer Bel Group , Chinese luxury footwear and handbag designer/distributor Longhao , European vehicle manufacturer Renault as well as the eight 2012 JDA Real Results Award winners.

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Guest Commentary: P.O. Management Programs – Know Pain, Know Gain!

Talking Logistics

Logistics staff manages transportation costs through mode and carrier selection guidelines. Robinson through the acquisition of Phoenix International Freight Services in 2012. Order visibility and control combine with logistics strategies to realize transportation savings that impact the bottom line. He joined C.H.

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Metrics and Issues to Consider in SQM (Supplier Quality Management) By 5 Big Industries

GlobalTranz

Complying with ISO 9001/9002 and EN 46001/46002 guidelines, cGMP and other federally mandated standards. A potential regulatory mechanism for rolling out quality metrics can be linked to Title VII (Drug Supply Chain Provisions) of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) of 2012.

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Supply Chain Management:The Role of Information Sharing in.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

By formulating effective business policies, agreements and business plans that an enterprise can use to establish guidelines and rules for exchange of information with supply chain partners can help assuage those barriers. December 2012. November 2012. October 2012. September 2012. August 2012. April 2012.