Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Roambee, a provider of supply-chain visibility technology, helps a British multinational chemicals company to improve both the utilization of its large railcar fleet and its record of safe transportation and unloading of product.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Every time I am asked about how to handle and transport chemical products I answer that it is all about being well-informed. Indeed, there are various elements that one has to know when it comes to the storage and handling of chemical products. 1- Know your chemicals. Indeed not all chemicals are similar.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2023

We create a competitive advantage for our customers backed by 51000 associates, 529 operating sites, 3 transportation control towers and over 161 million sq. DHL offers a wide range of transportation options for the specific needs of the life sciences and healthcare industry, including air and ocean freight. ft in warehousing space.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 5, 2023

Blake serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems , a family-owned dedicated logistics provider since 1932. About Blake Grolmus Blake Grolmus serves as the Vice President of Safety for Ruan Transportation Management Systems. Ruan has over 5,000 team members, including 4,000 truck drivers.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 26, 2020

Why is transportation management more critical than ever for chemical companies? That was one of the key questions Cindi Hane (Vice President, Product Management & General Manager, Elemica Eyefreight) and I addressed in a recent webcast produced by Chemical Week. Read more Why TMS is Critical for Chemical Companies.

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Savi

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Chemical Company Supply Chain Challenges. Because US markets haven’t been able to absorb the massive capacity increase, chemical companies have turned to overseas customers. Because US markets haven’t been able to absorb the massive capacity increase, chemical companies have turned to overseas customers.

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Locus

MAY 4, 2023

The logistics industry relies on the efficient transportation of goods between locations and line haul transportation plays a significant role in this. In 2021, in the United States alone, the total transportation logistics costs came to around 1.2 What is line haul transportation? trillion U.S. from 2019 to 2027.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

For transportation and logistics – the revolution to decarbonize is likewise well underway. The real chemical secret to make aluminum and sulfur work together this way seems to be in the type of molten salt they use as an electrolyte. Electric Transportation. That is not to say that one could not see the future coming.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 17, 2022

Labor shortages and transportation struggles as a result of the pandemic impeded production even further, resulting in a true chlorine shortage. The fire started at Majestic Industries, before spreading to the Qualco chemical plant located nearby. Back in 2020, the world’s chlorine market was valued at around 99 million tons.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2022

Andy is the Founder and CEO of Bahr Transportation , a FTL brokerage, focused primarily on serving the food & beverage industry, in the USA & Canada. Andy Bahr is the Founder and President of Bahr Transportation , a FTL brokerage focused primarily on serving the food & beverage industry, in refrigerated freight.

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AIMMS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Most chemical companies think they have a high sales and operation planning (S&OP) maturity, but do they really? Cross-functional alignment is a complex challenge for chemical companies. If you’re curious about where your chemical company stands, take the assessment today. How mature is S&OP at your chemical company?

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Bulk Connection

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Chemical transportation in bulk tanks and trailers is a different world from dry van and other types of truck transport. As such, a simple call or email to a transportation provider saying, “I have a product to ship, how much will it cost?”

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Bulk Connection

OCTOBER 8, 2020

If you’re tasked with shipping bulk chemical products, there’s a few things you should understand about chemical transport before you pick up the phone and call a carrier or freight broker. In this article, we’ll share a few of the most important tips for getting your products on the move safely.

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Bulk Connection

AUGUST 15, 2023

Did you know that, in addition to transporting your liquid freight over the road, your bulk freight 3PL provider can also handle drayage of your bulk shipping containers? In this article, we’ll take a closer look at this key supply chain service and let you know what to look for in a bulk freight drayage provider.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Today begins our series about electronic data interchange or EDI in transportation. In this series, we will first talk about how EDI in transportation works and what it is, covering the history of EDI in transportation, the definition, how it works technically, and then some common EDI codes used within the transportation industry.

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

a leader in supply chain , dedicated transportation and fleet management solutions, that has been recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies® for 2023. NYSE: R) is a leading logistics and transportation company. Gary Allen and Joe Lynch discuss automating the warehouse. About Ryder System, Inc.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

I recently attended a webinar on need to decarbonize the air transport industry – a very urgent priority ! The “Decarbonizing Air Transport” report shows a tough road ahead for cutting emissions in the airline industry. The “Decarbonizing Air Transport” report shows a tough road ahead for cutting emissions in the airline industry.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

What does the transportation industry have to do with a global pandemic? Instead, I am referring to the often overlooked — yet very important — role transportation companies can play in preventing global pandemics. With the help of an efficient transportation network that reaches every corner of the world!

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The circular economy is a cost saver and generally has less carbon emissions, because raw materials are sourced locally and therefore with less transportation. In my compost example, I save on buying fertilizer (along with all the processing, packaging and transportation associated with it). Sure there is.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 7, 2022

Even air transportation from the east is taking longer time as several carriers are avoiding Russian airspace and the conflict-torn region. Switching to alternate sources of supply or modes of transportation should be considered as appropriate, and such alternates should be activated on a short notice. This further adds to lead times.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Consumers may not be aware, but manufacturers and distributors know all too well the immense volume of American manufactured and distributed goods that depend on rail transportation in all vertical industries, from industrial, chemical and high-tech to food and beverage and automotive, among others. economy up to $2 billion a day.

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Bulk Connection

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

When transporting chemical products, careful steps need to be taken to avoid costly, even disastrous, shipping errors. In this article, we’ll examine the “Dos and Don’ts”– or more accurately, the “Don’ts and Dos” – of chemical transportation to help you get your operation on the right track (or in the right tank).

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Bulk Connection

JUNE 11, 2020

If your company needs to ship chemicals, you are likely familiar with many of the options available to you. What you may not realize is that there are chemical transportation providers out there that can handle both bulk and dry van shipments for you. inside totes or drums).

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Enchange Supply Chain Consultancy

OCTOBER 21, 2015

Tachographs have been around for ages but they are now largely superseded by satellite navigation that can track transport and shipments in real time ensuring drivers obey the rules of the road and avoid taking possibly amorous diversions they would rather keep quiet!

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Talking Logistics

MAY 24, 2017

We all know that there are ebbs and flows in the transportation market, but one thing that always remains the same for transportation and logistics executives is their focus on managing costs and making sure they have the capacity they need, when they need it.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 5, 2022

Association for Accessible Medications (AAM) reported in 2021 that a “survey of AAM’s generic and biosimilar drug manufacturers revealed that travel and transport costs have skyrocketed 224% on average, with at least one manufacturer reporting as much as a 413% increase in shipping expenses compared to the same costs before the crisis.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The product flow paths and modes of transportation altered radically as well even without accounting for any network node changes, owing to port closures or shortages in various transportation lanes. Some companies have taken extreme measures such as chartering private cargo ships to sail around port delays. He received his Ph.D.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 10, 2022

Tive enables shippers and their carrier partners to move from reactive to proactive, which is so important when transporting medical/pharma shipments. Chemicals Condition Monitoring. Tive provides flexible, scalable solutions bringing end-to-end visibility to supply chain professionals. Handling Damage Monitoring.

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Bulk Connection

MARCH 11, 2021

If you’re a shipper of chemical products, you already know that chemical bulk transportation services are hard to come by in the current tight-capacity market. What you may not know is that you have a key ally that can help you navigate the market, regardless of how tight capacity may be.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The right way” emphasizes that our fundamental relationship with the Earth demands that products be made and transported in ways not harmful to the Earth. To eliminate unneeded transport or unnecessary miles is always something the logistics manager needs to do. The devil is definitely in the details.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Outside of the Paris Agreement, the European Union (EU) has a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport by around 60 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. Cost reductions sometimes go hand-in-hand with GHG reductions, but some measures could increase transport costs. Corporate Responsibility.

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AIMMS

MARCH 4, 2021

Most chemical companies think they have a high sales and operation planning (S&OP) maturity, but do they really? Cross-functional alignment is a complex challenge for chemical companies. If you’re curious about where your chemical company stands, take the assessment today. How mature is S&OP at your chemical company?

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

The most obvious impact was the disruption of traffic and transportation. The port closure also creates congestion and delays at other ports and transportation modes, such as rail and truck, that must handle the diverted cargo. The collapse had several immediate and long-term consequences for the region.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

When we as individuals are going to and from work, we experience physically, the emitting of greenhouse gasses by our transportation sector. What if technology came into the picture that allowed for far less moving about in fossil fuel burning transport? We can see the exhaust coming out of tailpipes from cars and trucks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

This means transportation costs account for up to 8% of the sale price of a pair of shoes, as compared to 1% just three years ago. in chemical engineering from the University of Florida and his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology at Madras. He received his Ph.D.

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3PL Insights

JANUARY 10, 2023

January 10, 2023 — Evans Distribution Systems, a full-service third-party logistics provider of warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, value-added, and staffing solutions, has been recognized as a 2023 Top 3PL Provider by Multichannel Merchant (MCM). MELVINDALE, Mich.

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Elementum

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

The answer is… transportation. But before lithium can meet its full potential, the problem of transportation must be addressed. Many of the country's railroad tracks and services are still not fully equipped to handle dangerous chemical transportation, and regulators are hurrying to catch up with the burgeoning market.

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