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The Ultimate Guide to Plastic Pallets

GlobalTranz

The different colors can also be used to help identify different shipments in your logistics network for instance. As well as design and weight capacity you’ll need consider export and import guidelines as these will influence which pallets you required. Similar to wooden pallets, plastic pallets have different weight capacities.

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What is New in MMOG/LE Version 6?

QAD

Plus, I will be hosting a webinar on MMOG/LE Version 6 on May 16, 2023. The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and Odette International released the sixth version of the Materials Management Operations Guideline/Logistics Evaluation (MMOG/LE) assessment on April 1, 2023. What is MMOG/LE? What Should You Do Next?

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De-Carbonising Road Freight Operations: Bridging the Know-Do Gap

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

While many sectors can already report decreasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, logistics continues to be seen as a hard-to-abate sector given its current growth rates and its persistent dependence on fossil fuels. It comes from the annual customer survey conducted by logistics software company Transporeon. Load More.

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Episode 88 - Educational Resources for Supply Chain Professionals

Freight Plus

In this episode, Consulting Logistics host, Kyle MacNaught, presents some recently created educational resources for supply chain professionals that you aren't going to want to miss! ?. In these videos we see Jill in front of a whiteboard essentially deep diving into all things shipping and logistics. What are we putting out there? .

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Episode 88 - Educational Resources for Supply Chain Professionals

Freight Plus

In this episode, Consulting Logistics host, Kyle MacNaught, presents some recently created educational resources for supply chain professionals that you aren't going to want to miss! ?. In these videos we see Jill in front of a whiteboard essentially deep diving into all things shipping and logistics. What are we putting out there? .

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11 Best Practices to Ship Parcel Like a Pro

GlobalTranz

This may include working with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) to secure the best rates, especially if you are already locked into an existing carrier contract. Consider Event-Specific Labeling Guidelines. Certain events, like trade shows and fairs, may have specific labeling guidelines and requirements for all incoming freight.

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The 6 Top Supply Chain Trends to Make Supply Chain Managers the Hero of Their Company

GlobalTranz

In the logistics aspect of the supply chain, this equates to better monitoring and adherence to guidelines governing drive time, fuel use, deadhead and more. Lean processes are standard in supply chains, including logistics, but 2018 will see a gradual transition to elastic logistics.