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Keeping Inventory Cool: Challenges of Temperature Control

RFgen

Proper temperature prevents certain inventory from becoming unusable and keeps consumables safe for customers. As markets emerge in India, China and South America, U.S. companies look for new ways to ship their goods around the world and maintain visibility without succumbing to the obstacles of geography.

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Keeping Inventory Cool: Challenges of Temperature Control

RFgen

Proper temperature prevents certain inventory from becoming unusable and keeps consumables safe for customers. As markets emerge in India, China and South America, U.S. companies look for new ways to ship their goods around the world and maintain visibility without succumbing to the obstacles of geography.

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The Future of Inventory Control Software

RFgen

Partially, it means shipping products on time and having an efficient warehouse management system in place, but there are other factors, such as the return on investment. The post The Future of Inventory Control Software appeared first on RFgen.

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The Future of Inventory Control Software

RFgen

Partially, it means shipping products on time and having an efficient warehouse management system in place, but there are other factors, such as the return on investment. The post The Future of Inventory Control Software appeared first on RFgen.

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

Talking Logistics

Maersk, Alibaba team up to offer online booking of ship places (Reuters). Shipping Alliances Shore Up Industry, Unsettle Customers (WSJ – sub. It could also have tracking and payment options to speed up the entire shipping process. Amazon’s robot army grows by 50 percent (The Seattle Times). million in cash.

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How the Supply Chain Can Thrive in the Face of Natural Disasters

Material Handling & Logistics

In the past year alone wildfires have ravaged California, multiple hurricanes have hit South America, and Indonesia has been rocked by a deadly earthquake and tsunami that caused thousands of fatalities. To put it simply, context matters.

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Three Months after Tianjin, the Area is Still Reeling.

Elementum

China’s Tianjin port suffered a devastating explosion in August which left many manufacturers, insurers and shipping supply chains crippled. The company saw huge inventory and other factory investment losses in the explosion. Supply Chain and Shipping. We take a look at the lasting consequences. Image credit: Business Today.