5 Trending Transportation Updates: July 2017
iStock-641135686.jpgDrone Delivery Approved in China SF Holding, a Chinese delivery company, has obtained a license from the country’s military to use drones to deliver commercial packages. Find out more here.
Basic Guide to CSA scores
There’s a never-ending battle of cheap vs. safety. Which will you choose – cheaper or safer? Going with safer over cheaper might (and will) save you a lot of trouble and money in the long run. It’s not worth to lose a dollar while trying to save a dime, right?
Best Practices: Transportation
Moving things from point A to point B is what we do. It’s how we do it that makes us successful. There are a variety of Transportation Best Practices that help us run our well-oiled machine. We’ve compiled 4 best practices to help you and your company operate your business.
Beginners Guide to Enterprise Labeling
Supply chains are becoming increasingly more complex; they are more global now than ever before. The more global they are becoming, the more emphasis there is on changing regulations and demanding customer needs.
5 Trending Transportation Updates: May 2017
More Diabetic Drivers Seek Exemptions. Insulin-dependent drivers are requesting exemption to stay behind the wheel, but the current approval process is inefficient. Drivers face long-waits when seeking exemptions due to vague medial guidelines. However, over half of drivers seeking exemptions are getting the FMCSA approval stamp, compared to 39% two years ago. (Read more here).
Considering Rail Transportation
Have you ever shipped anything via railroads? Historically, rail transport hasn’t been the first choice for plenty of industries. However, more and more companies are switching from trucks to rail. Significant investments in the intermodal transportation in the recent decades made it more reliable, cost-effective and service-oriented.
5 Trending Transportation Updates: June 2017
Amazon’s Purchase of Whole Foods: Major Produce Shipper on the RiseiStock-583854602.jpg Amazon is pending the purchase of Whole Foods for $13.7 Billion. Amazon will become a major shipper of the difficult market of fresh produce. This new player could mean serious changes for other produce shippers (Read more here).
How Supply Chain Analysis Keeps Your Business on Top
Managing a supply chain is all fun and games until you bring efficiency and profitability into the mix. No matter how good the product is, a poorly-managed supply chain will give your business no chance at real success.
4 Tips for Holiday Shipping Season
Who doesn’t love the holidays? Family, friends, and food- what more could you ask for? However, if your job is logistics-related, it might be a bit more complicated than that. Your excitement and holiday anticipation (if not the holiday itself!) may be heavily affected by the stress and pressure of trying to keep everything under control. Unforeseen delays and disruptions are inevitable, but we can do our best to be ready for the holiday shipping and minimize the potential risks.
4 Ways to Maximize Your Logistics Professionals
With the continuous evolvement of global supply chains, there is a greater emphasis on investing in experienced logistics and supply chain managers. This industry movement has caused 4 key trends in logistics and supply chain education and career development for managers to look out for.
