Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Government to import or export cargo. For more on this topic, as well as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, I invite you to participate in our upcoming Talking Logistics episode with Pete Mento, Director Global Customs and Trade Policy at C.H. President Obama also had fuel efficiency of trucks on the brain this week. Be Sociable, Share!

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Negotiating Skills Logistics Network Optimization Software Price Reduction Waste Reduction 133

Enterra Insights

MARCH 28, 2019

These tools aid in determining the ‘sweet spot’ solution (number, location, role, and size of facilities — manufacturing, DCs, cross-docks, etc., transportation modes, inventory deployment, and policies) by balancing the trade-offs between customer service requirements, assets and costs. Footnotes. [1]

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Supply Chain Network Software 100

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2015

I’ve stated my opinion many times before: I believe companies, especially manufacturers and retailers, should get out of the B2B Connectivity business. The Certification also recognized Ryder’s risk assessment processes; cargo security methods; physical security systems; on-board technologies; and suspicious activity targeting program.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 100

CH Robinson Transportfolio

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, consumer purchases, manufacturing, housing, and exports contributed to a 4% increase in GDP in the second quarter, following a 2.1% There is cautious optimism that peak season volumes will not be adversely impacted—at this time, cargo is generally flowing as expected throughout the entire U.S.

Negotiating Skills 49

Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills Transportation Industrial 49

CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 12, 2015

West Coast ports can now resume full operation, it will take months for trucks to clear the cargo backlog. in January, driven by a strong manufacturing sector and easier comparisons due to early 2014’s weather issues. According to FTR’s March Trucking Update , a record low number of trucking fleets went bankrupt in Q4 2014.

Transportation 34

Transportation Industrial Industry North America 34

MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 5, 2015

It appears that ports on the US West Coast are back in full swing after a protracted labor dispute delayed cargo worth billions of dollars and caused untold reputational damage to the companies caught in the crossfire. Limited options on the West Coast without new thinking?

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Cost Reduction Strategies Panama Supply Chain Software Negotiating Skills 40

RFgen

AUGUST 14, 2017

In 2014, Massachusetts resident Pierre Picone pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit integrated circuits (IC) to the U.S. These counterfeits featured markings normally found on legitimate parts from “approximately 35 major electronics manufacturers, including Motorola, Xilinx, and National Semiconductor.”

Aerospace 52

Aerospace Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 52