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Blind Spots of Visibility with Andrew Wimer

The Logistics of Logistics

Andrew is Director, Operations – North America Activations for Descartes , a global leader in on-demand, software-as-a-service solutions for logistics businesses. Andrew Wimer and Joe Lynch discuss the blind spots of visibility.

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Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Overview: Are You Ready?

QAD

A lack of traceability in the drug supply chain is a barrier to progress in all of these areas, but the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to change that through the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). What is the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)? What are the Two Parts of the Drug Quality and Security Act?

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Global study reveals increased use of third party logistics providers and outsourced logistics services key to success in emerging markets

Supply Chain Network

The 2012 Third-Party Logistics Study is based on over 2,250 responses from both shippers and logistics service. providers in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America, as well as other locations throughout the. About the 2012 Third-Party Logistics Study. 3plstudy.com.

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President Andrew Lynch On What We Must Do To Create Nationally Secure And Resilient Supply Chains

Zipline Logistics

T he cascading logistical problems caused by the pandemic and the war in Eastern Europe have made securing a reliable supply chain a national imperative. So, what must manufacturers and policymakers do to ensure that we have secure and resilient supply chains? Contact Zipline Logistics.

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5 Key Insights From the 2022 Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Conference

BlueYonder

The automotive industry is a complex ecosystem comprised of dealers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), multiple tiers of suppliers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). Whether it’s COVID-19, chip shortages, or the Ukrainian conflict, this is the new normal.

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Why Now is the Perfect Time to Benchmark and Bid Your Carrier Rates

Talking Logistics

Consider how these issues will impact your carrier rates and learn why now is the ideal time to benchmark and bid your rates with the help of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. However, in the current market, we have helped clients secure savings consistently in the 8-12% range, with some as high as 20%.

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Blockchain is Coming to Transportation – Here’s How

Talking Logistics

Think about it as another type of API/EDI – as a different way to communicate securely between partners. That way, information can be shared but remain secure. JP Wiggins is Co-Founder & Vice President of Logistics at 3Gtms , where he manages channels and partnerships for the company.