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From Exports to Delivery: Simplifying PPE Shipping

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Policy 53 increases CIQ inspection on all PPE products, labels, packaging, and documentation. or Canada, make certain to watch our video on customs best practices with Ben Bidwell, director of North America customs and compliance, in order to better understand requirements, expectations and regulations for PPE. In conclusion.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 4-8, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Daimler Trucks North America launches 3D printed parts program (Commercial Carrier Journal). The company said on Wednesday “that soaring online purchases have caused delays in its distribution network,” according to Reuters. JDA and SATO Partner to Deliver the Future of Warehouse Management. Growing length of U.S.

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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain

Supply Chain Opz

Paul Dittmann , Executive Director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee Improving operational efficiency in the global supply chain is a complex undertaking, and requires a documented, multi-year strategy instead of knee jerk reactions, and programs of the month.

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Management of Ocean Transit Time Reliability and Visibility

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Companies had to survive the disruptions by obtaining visibility throughout their supply chains, some may have done so through large amount of manual effort rather than more automated solutions. Supply chain managers require visibility to track the necessary components from a purchase order for production or to fulfill a customer order.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 6-10, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Anyway, I’m on borrowed time again this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Kewill and LeanLogistics Rebrand as BluJay Solutions, Unveil World’s First Global Trade Network. Maersk and IBM Unveil First Industry-Wide Cross-Border Supply Chain Solution on Blockchain.

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26 logistics professionals reveal the biggest trends in logistics technology

6 River Systems

Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. These advancements are accelerating thanks to better tools that were created in 2018. Marc Tuinier.

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23 logistics professionals share the #1 way to reduce logistics costs

6 River Systems

From investing in smart automation solutions like collaborative mobile robots to improve warehouse productivity to route and supplier optimization and outsourcing logistics to a 3PL , there are several strategies that can help companies reduce logistics costs. Implement a vehicle tracking system.