70 Heading North: Navigating Alaska’s Supply Chain
Inbound Logistics
APRIL 14, 2014
Alaska’s extreme weather and geography create logistics challenges for shippers moving cargo to, from, and in the state
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Heading North: Navigating Alaska’s Supply Chain
Inbound Logistics
APRIL 14, 2014
Alaska’s extreme weather and geography create logistics challenges for shippers moving cargo to, from, and in the state
Alaska: The Vast Frontier
Inbound Logistics
APRIL 15, 2016
By offering air, barge, ocean carrier, rail, and trucking services, logistics providers are minimizing the risks involved with transporting goods to, from, and within Alaska
Van Horne Institute Considers Alaska Transport Route, and Weighs Trump’s Plans for Keystone XL
NC State SCRC
NOVEMBER 13, 2016
The Alberta government asked the Van Horne Institute to examine the case for building a railway from the Oil Sands fields of Fort McMurray to the Delta junction in Alaska. The bitumen would be heated in tanks in McMurray and unloaded in heated tanks at Delta Junction, where the Alaska Pipeline connects with the Alaska Railway system,which goes to the port of Valdez. The team was not sure that the Alaska Pipeline would be interested in taking Canadian oil into their system.
Freight Transport in Alaska: The Haul of the Wild
Inbound Logistics
APRIL 17, 2015
Challenging weather and a remote location make delivering freight to and from Alaska a complex operation. To simplify operations, many shippers turn to transportation companies and logistics service providers that have the expertise to make sure freight flows smoothly despite the complexities
How to Ship in Alaska
Inbound Logistics
NOVEMBER 18, 2011
The variety of cargoes that fly in and out of Alaska—ranging from time-sensitive medical supplies and oil field equipment to perishable seafood—means companies must identify specific shipment needs and align them with asset and service requirements
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Freight Transport in Alaska: The Haul of the Wild
Inbound Logistics
APRIL 17, 2015
Challenging weather and a remote location make delivering freight to and from Alaska a complex operation. To simplify operations, many shippers turn to transportation companies and logistics service providers that have the expertise to make sure freight flows smoothly despite the complexities
Supply Chain Management:Lubrication Management - An Integral.
Infosys Supply Chain Management
MARCH 28, 2014
There was an incident where Alaska Airlines (flight 261) flying from Mexico to Seattle airport plunged into the Pacific Ocean. About Us. Contact Us. Newsroom Investors Careers. Infosys Labs. Industries. Industries. Aerospace and Defense. Airlines. Automotive. Communication Services. Consumer Packaged Goods. Education. Energy. Financial Services. Healthcare. High-Tech. Hospitality and Leisure. Industrial Manufacturing. Insurance. Logistics and Distribution. Media and Entertainment.
What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo?
Freightos
OCTOBER 18, 2017
Alaska Airlines launched online seat booking in December 1995 – over 20 years ago! Image courtesy of Alaska Airlines. What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo? . By Etan Efrati, Freightos.
Key US companies back Gulf carriers in Open Skies row
Logistics Middle East
JUNE 13, 2015
CEOs of Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue Airways are among those opposing the stance of industry partners American, Delta and United
Finish What You Start and Never Give Up
Supply Chain Nation
OCTOBER 11, 2017
CS: I grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. The first was moving back to Alaska to support my husband, considering my role at JDA and my travel schedule. But the best thing about being in Alaska is having so much family around.
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Why McDonald's Is Switching to Fresh Beef
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 8, 2018
Sorry about your luck, Hawaii and Alaska. McDonald’s says it’s switching from frozen beef to fresh in some 14,000 U.S. locations by early May. The company officially rolled out the concept at 3,500 stores today. You’ll still get frozen beef. It’s the latest in a series of moves by the chain (which have included dollar menus and removing antibiotics from its chicken) to woo customers as competition increases in the food industry. So what led to the decision?
What is Supply Chain Compliance and Why is it Important?
AB&R
JANUARY 10, 2019
Alaska. When you hear the word compliance , what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Here is a good question to help you understand what compliance should look like in your organization. What are your customer, partner, regulatory, and vendor expectations?”.
Blockchain: Preventing E. Coli Through Enhanced Traceability
Kinaxis
JUNE 29, 2018
Then, after an outbreak at an Alaska prison pointed to whole romaine lettuce heads, the CDC targeted all romaine grown in Yuma, Arizona. by All By: APICS CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE. This article was originally published on apics.org, and is repubished with permission.
Advanced analytics meets social good: how Angel Flight West optimizes flight routes for families in need
AIMMS
JULY 10, 2018
They provide travel assistance with small planes at the regional level and work with commercial partners to arrange travel for patients in Hawaii and Alaska. There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good.
Supply Chain Talk: The Secret to Standardization – Imagine Wearing a Standard Shoe Design on Both Feet
Arkieva
MARCH 3, 2017
The cost per seat mile for the value-based airlines like Alaska and Spirit is as much as 25% less than most full-service airlines. How do I standardize my supply chain process?
LTL Carrier Profile: Con-Way Freight
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 24, 2013
Con-Way Freight’s service area includes the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. LTL Carrier Profile: Con-Way Freight. Con-Way Freight is the second largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $3.3B in sales (estimated 2012). Con-Way Freight has 9.4% of the less than truckload (LTL) market. Con-Way Freight is the largest of three 3 operating units owned by Con-Way Inc.
Cyberattacks: The Ever-Present Threat to Transportation Management Software
GTG Technology Group
DECEMBER 27, 2017
In the Maersk attack, ships off the coast of Anchorage, Alaska were unable to deliver necessary goods like milk and groceries. Cyberattacks a Transportation Management Software Suite Might Face. Transportation companies have a history of defending themselves against physical attacks.
Rhode Island Named Bottom State for Infrastructure and Transportation as US Underinvestment Takes Toll
EFT
JULY 18, 2018
Alaska. #14. Alaska. Rhode Island has been given the dubious distinction of being named the worst state in the US for infrastructure by both CNBC and US News , amongst a poor outlook for the US as a whole by the American Society of Civil Engineers.
LTL Carrier Profile: UPS Freight
The Logistics of Logistics
MAY 13, 2013
UPS Freight’s service area includes all of the United States including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. LTL Carrier Profile: UPS Freight. UPS Freight is the fourth largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $2.4B in sales (estimated 2012). UPS Freight has 6.9% of the less than truckload (LTL) market. UPS Freight is based in Richmond, Virginia. UPS Freight is a business segment of United Parcel Service, Inc. UPS, Inc. had $54.1B in sales in 2012. UPS Inc.
Supplier Diversity at P&G: A Core Part of the Business Strategy
Supply Chain View from the Field
NOVEMBER 9, 2015
Sealaska was producing the plastic caps for Liquid Tide, and Andy’s first thought was “well, we can surely finding someone who is more responsive and agile for our needs than a diverse supplier in Alaska!” I had an opportunity to interview Andy Butler, head of Supplier Diversity at Procter and Gamble last week. He shared with me his insights on sourcing from a diverse supply base, and how this has become truly engrained into P&G’s corporate culture.
Add These 3 Transportation Industry Shows to Your Watch List
GTG Technology Group
SEPTEMBER 13, 2017
Railroad Alaska. Similar to Ice Road Truckers , Railroad Alaska portrays life in one of America’s harshest climates, with a railroad as the backdrop. Railroad Alaska provides viewers with an entrancing look at life in the Alaskan transportation industry.
LTL Carrier Profile: YRC Freight
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 24, 2013
Reddaway is an LTL carrier that provides service in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. YRC Freight’s service area includes the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii and Puerto Rico. LTL Carrier Profile: YRC Freight. YRC Freight is the third largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $3.2B in sales (estimated 2012). YRC Freight has 9.2%
The Texas Triangle
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 20, 2018
Texas is the second largest state in terms of land mass with only Alaska being larger, yet most of the population is already living in the Texas Triangle. The other day I was talking with my friends, Kevin and Wayne at Loadtex and they kept referring to the “Texas Triangle.”
The Inner Workings of Overnight Shipping
EFT
JULY 10, 2018
For packages making the trip across the pond, Anchorage, Alaska is the chosen hub of departure for packages going to and from Japan, making it the fourth busiest freight hub in the world. . E-commerce has radically changed the way we look at shipping. When Amazon first got off the ground back in 1997, waiting a week or two for a book was par for the course, and that was assuming that the item was being shipped domestically. Now, waiting a week or more is almost inconceivable.
Matrix Commerce is Coming Will You Be Ready?
Supply Chain Network
FEBRUARY 9, 2013
The complexity really starts when you look at the distribution of the products and how you can actually calculate and track the carbon footprint of a product sent to a store around the corner from the plant versus sending the same product to a store in Alaska.
Advanced analytics meets social good: how Angel Flight West optimizes flight routes for families in need
AIMMS
JULY 10, 2018
They provide travel assistance with small planes at the regional level and work with commercial partners to arrange travel for patients in Hawaii and Alaska. There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good.
LTL Carrier Profile: FedEx Freight
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 23, 2013
ZIP code (including Alaska and Hawaii). LTL Carrier Profile: FedEx Freight. FedEx Freight is the largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $5.3B in sales (estimated 2012). FedEx Freight has a market share of 14.9%. FedEx Freight’s revenue includes FedEx Custom Critical. FedEx Corporation is based in Memphis TN and has $42.7B in revenues in 2012. FedEx Freight is one of 7 operating units owned by FedEx Corporation.
Logistics of Hurricane Harvey's Humanitarian Aid
Elementum
AUGUST 30, 2017
A rapid-response humanitarian relief organization, Airlink is said to be working with major airline companies, namely United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, to relieve workers and volunteers.
Do Freight Shipping Prices Vary by State?
Freight Center
JANUARY 1, 2019
Alaska. More shipments travel into (rather than out from) the state of Alaska. Alaska’s northern climate coupled with the vast and steep terrain present a unique set of considerations that make it important to select a knowledgeable freight partner when shipping to and from the state. Short Answer: Yes. Several factors can impact the cost of freight shipping, including your shipment’s weight, dimensions and any special handling requirements, such as temperature or shape.
What’s the Cheapest Way to Ship Large Items?
Freight Center
DECEMBER 4, 2018
For example, the state of Alaska does not contain many highways outside of the metropolitan areas. When facing options for shipping large items, some of your choices might seem expensive. When shipping items under 70 lbs, parcel shipping is typically the most cost-effective shipping method. Parcels can often be shipped via ground or economy, depending on your specific item and requirements. However, if your item weighs over 70 lbs, the quoting process can get a little bit more confusing.
LTL Carrier Profile: Old Dominion
The Logistics of Logistics
JUNE 15, 2013
Old Dominion ’s service area includes all of the United States including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, U.S. LTL Carrier Profile: Old Dominion. Old Dominion is the fifth largest less than truckload (LTL) carrier with approximately $2.1B in sales (estimated 2012). Old Dominion has 6% of the less than truckload (LTL) market. Old Dominion is based in Thomasville, North Carolina. The company has five primary product groups: OD-Domestic, OD-Expedited, OD-People, OD-Global and OD-Technology.
3 Ways State Marijuana Legalization Impacts the Trucking Industry
GTG Technology Group
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Recreational marijuana is legal in Alaska, California, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and the District of Columbia. H ow Marijuana Legalization Impacts the Trucking Industry. Marijuana legalization is creating some interesting ripple effects in many industries.
Jeopardy Trucking Company
Tailwind
DECEMBER 14, 2015
Alaska, Hawaii, and the Canadian territories do not participate. Jeopardy Trucking Company “Good afternoon, Jeopardy Trucking company. Radar O’Reilly speaking” “What is a customer greeting?”
‘Where the Flock are we Going?’
Tailwind
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Eventually they are able to make their way from Wrangel Island north… yes, north of Alaska… down to their winter home in California. As I made the turn east on the perimeter road that I take to work every morning, I look up to a surreal sight in the sky.
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