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This Week in Logistics News (February 12 – 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on this week’s logistics news. It also means that they’re more flexible, as the “platoons” won’t need to meet a certain amount of cargo before they can start moving. Federal officials said the Indiana outbreak was the first confirmed case in commercial poultry in the United States since 2020.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. The hub, to be located west of Plainfield in Clayton, is part of Apple’s plans to expand its distribution network and accelerate delivery times for US customers in Indiana and across the country. You can watch the full spot here ; I won’t spoil the outcome for you.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The overarching rule that all actions taken are meant to meet the needs of the present society without compromising future generations’ ability to meet their own needs, is a key driver. As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics has a global reach, which means that we can make a global difference. Acting for People.

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Mastering Menards Delivery through Retail Specialized Logistics

Zipline Logistics

Delivering to Menards can be a challenge for brands that do not have an efficiently optimized logistics function or extensive experience working with the retailer. For many breaking in with Menards or those with ineffective logistics operations, delivering to the retailer can cause headaches and result in unnecessary fines.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 3-7, 2016)

Talking Logistics

miles I will ride next Saturday with my Logistics Leaders for Type 1 Diabetes Cure teammates at the JDRF Death Valley Ride in California. In the meantime, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: DHL Supply Chain acquires Italian Group MIT Safetrans.

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Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft?

Talking Logistics

You can also do a quick Google Earth search to see what those yards look like and to help determine if they meet your expectations and standards. Leverage relationships with your third party logistics provider (3PL). Chris brings over 18 years of logistics industry experience. Is it a spared space?

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PepsiCo’s Massive, Complex, and Difficult Greenhouse Gas Initiative

Logistics Viewpoints

PepsiCo usually relies on short-term supplier contracts to meet their evolving commodity needs. The long-term agreement will initially enroll corn, soy and wheat farmers across Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Nebraska, with the opportunity for future expansion. The new contract with ADM is a 7.5-year