Taking the Long View on Global Container Shipping Next Year
The ongoing expansion of tariffed goods by the Trump Administration is putting the container shipping industryin its “crossfire,” says one prominent international supply chain and logistics expert. According to BIMCO’s chief…
Clouds on the horizon
“Lions and tigers and bears, Oh my.” The Wizard of Oz I don’t think any but a few curmudgeons would argue that the economy has been hitting on all cylinders…
Ignoring congestion on U.S. highways won’t make it go away
Regardless of market conditions at any given time, there are always a few constants in play. That especially rings true in the trucking sector. Think about it. The “constants” I…
Other Voices: Planning and technology can reduce disaster risk
In addition to disrupting—and in some cases devastating—the lives of millions in North Carolina and South Carolina, Hurricane Florence will have an impact on the region for many months, and…
Perpetual pilot purgatory
Last week, I wrapped up my attendance at this year’s annual MHI conference. I have to say, it was one of the most energetic MHI conferences I’ve attended in recent…
Trucking congestion must also be addressed by ports: Oakland is doing its best
As noted in this space last week truck congestion on the nation’s highways remains concern for the American Trucking Association. Gridlock at the nation’s ports is also a critical piece of…
Customs Clearance – Meaning, Scope and Documentation
Customs Departments are the government designated authority to implement the policies related to import and export, collect customs duties and facilitate movement of people, goods, and cargo into and out…
SCM – Agile and Reverse
In this chapter, we will throw some light on two specialized supply chains − ● Agile Supply Chain ● Reverse Supply Chain Agile Supply Chain An agile supply chain can be defined…
SCM – Role of IT
Companies that opt to participate in supply chain management initiatives accept a specific role to enact. They have a mutual feeling that they, along with all other supply chain participants,…
Demand-Driven Strategies
The demand-driven strategies were first developed to understand the impact of inactivity and collection, as information fertilizes the supply chain from the source of demand to the suppliers. Within a…
