The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. Additionally, we examine the decision between using a carrier or a Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) as a vendor and how this choice can impact risk management. The 2M alliance will be disbanded in 2025.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Negotiating Skills Vendor Strategies Resource Reduction 130

The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Reliance Partners’ Borderless Coverage is a global insurance program designed to protect businesses of all sizes from the risks associated with international operations. About Mark Vickers Mark Vickers is a leading expert in domestic and cross border transportation risk management and insurance.

Mexico 247

Mexico Transportation Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Design Software 247

Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A 2020 cyberattack at TFI International, one of the largest trucking and logistics companies in North America, forced them to resort to manually sorting. In another case, CMA CGM, one of the global leaders in cargo shipping, ultimately disabled its entire core IT systems in response to a cyberattack.

Warehousing 240

Warehousing Distribution Cost Reduction Strategies Vendor Strategies 240

Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In addition to Target, Amazon, Costco, Home Depot and Wal-Mart are among the large retailers that have chartered container ships to move goods from Asia to North America. Now, air shipping is increasingly in demand by retailers whose products would otherwise languish off the coast of Southern California or in congested Chinese ports.

Inventory Reduction 62

Inventory Reduction Retail Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 62

TMC

AUGUST 31, 2017

As suspected, the storm is also having a significant impact on supply chains across North America. Operations for freight cargo will remain closed until further notice. Note that when the channels and port open, cargo destined for other ports may be unloaded in Houston.

San Antonio 62

San Antonio Houston Louisiana Texas 62

TMC

MAY 26, 2016

Level cargo flows. Going the extra mile in this way also reduces the need to expedite cargo and affords more flexibility for changing shipment schedules. You can avoid snafus by identifying high-risk shipments and monitoring their progress. Supported by the North America Free Trade Agreement, Mexico and the U.S.

Automotive 48

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Mexico Supply Chain 48

TMC

AUGUST 31, 2017

As suspected, the storm is also having a significant impact on supply chains across North America. Operations for freight cargo will remain closed until further notice. Note that when the channels and port open, cargo destined for other ports may be unloaded in Houston.

San Antonio 48

San Antonio Houston Louisiana Texas 48