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10 Books Logistics And Supply Chain Experts Need To Read

Freightos

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. Read this if you’re interested in: A great case study of a growing company that thrived on global imports and more efficient internal processes. And season two is all about the Port of Baltimore.

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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 11.5-11.9

Freight Plus

In a study conducted by Navigant, it was found that hospitals could reduce their supply chain costs by an average of 17.7%. The most efficient hospitals in the study were data driven and shared supply chain info cross departmentally. Amazon’s safety record scrutinized after Baltimore warehouse tragedy. Boston Herald.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

waters in recent years Ocean freight rates expected to jump after Iran seizes containership Walmart Canada is launching a national pilot program for customers to recycle their reusable shopping bags. Biden’s move comes as the administration is studying raising tariffs on a range of Chinese exports to the U.S., percent of U.S.