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Supplier Risk Management: 4 Things To Look Out for During On-Site Evaluations

GlobalTranz

Does the training cover how to properly perform pre-trip inspections, how to properly secure cargo, or what to do in the case of emergency? According to a 2011 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance study , the most prominent securement violations are “failure to prevent shifting cargo, and “leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo.”

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Ocean Ports Lead the Way in Logistics Technology Advancements

Material Handling & Logistics

The Port of Virginia serves as a case study in how the nation’s ports are adapting to the needs of the new economy. The growth of cargo moving through America’s ocean ports has increased significantly over the last two decades. Cargo carried by ships must be loaded and unloaded quickly with minimal dwell time in the port.

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10 Technologies That Are Going To Change Your Life

Supply Chain Game Changer

They’re not just going to look at each cell: they’re going to crack the cells open and study each one, right down to their gene structure. A consortium of scientists from around the world are tackling the task of identifying and cataloging every cell in the human body—about 37.2 3D PRINTING IS REVOLUTIONIZING MEDICINE.