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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. The first Z – Zero emission road transport: Global MOU for ZE-MHDVs . In 2018, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) road transport accounted for three-quarters of transport emissions. Most of this, 45.1

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The Endless Complexities of the Ocean side of Supply Chains

SCMDOJO

Nearly all goods, bulk, and liquid as well as more obvious commodities, are capable of being transported by this method, whilst specialized containers and new fittings are frequently introduced to an already sophisticated market. Lauritzen Chile S.A. Supply Chain KPI Dashboard. Arviem AG, Culinary Foods SpA, Falabella Retail S.A.,

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Supply Chain and Logistics Conferences to Attend in 2019

Talking Logistics

If you’re a transportation professional, for example, and all you know is transportation, your opportunities for advancement are limited compared to someone who has a broader supply chain perspective. Highlights from 3Gtms Innovate 2018 User Conference. 3Gtms : Innovate 2019 , TBA (2018: May 1-3, Dallas, TX).

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This Week in Logistics News (October 2-6, 2017)

Talking Logistics

I’ve never been to Chile. I’ll be doing both for the first time in a couple of weeks at Seminarium’s Logistics & Operations Conference 2017 (October 18th in Santiago, Chile). MercuryGate Launches New Business Intelligence Platform to Realize Unprecedented Levels of Actionable Insight for Transportation and Fleet Management.

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Worried About Foreign H-1B Hirers? Award More H-1B Visas!

GlobalTranz

H-1B workers and other immigrants also contribute heavily to American innovation at the highest levels. advanced degree programs or residents of Chile or Singapore. appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis. The H-1B selection process is marked by broad demand for limited resources. Award More H-1B Visas!

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Can the Latin America and Caribbean Region Use Nearshoring to Become a Supply Chain Hub?

MIT Supply Chain

Using its business environment rankings to evaluate the potential of countries in the region, the EIU singled out Mexico, Costa Rica, Chile, and Colombia as well positioned to compete with Asia in supply chains. Also, its size and distance from US markets increase exporters’ reliance on air and maritime transportation.

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The Inevitable Introduction of Self-Driving Trucks into the Supply Chain

RFgen

The Atlantic suggested businesses using self-driving trucks in regular transportation practices is not a matter of if, but when. transportation – both public and commercial – is set to drastically change over the next couple of decades. Numerous industry reports indicate the future of U.S.