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This Week in Logistics News (March 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now to this week’s logistics news. US drug distributors urge govt to boost COVID-19 vaccine supply network. Pandemic has ‘forever altered’ need for logistics space. Washington farm exports crimped by cargo-container shortage. UN plan would raise $5 billion from containership companies to stop emissions.

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10 Critical Components for Your Freight RFP Checklist

GlobalTranz

Given these disruptions, supply chain resiliency will be a critical factor in ensuring the success of your network. The past two years of volatility have many logistics leaders evolving from an annual Request for Proposal or freight (RFP) event to quarterly or more frequently to accommodate the changing supply chain landscape.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 26-30, 2017)

Talking Logistics

We’re getting ready to print our Logistics Leaders for T1D Cure Team jerseys for this year’s ride (September 14-17) in Saratoga Springs, NY in support of JDRF International. Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… FedEx says operations at TNT Express disrupted after virus attack (Reuters).

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What Is Carrier or Freight Network Optimization?

Intelligent Audit

Freight network optimization and freight auditing services are the key performance areas that shippers want to track and monitor within the supply chain industry. . As highlighted by Redwood Logistics , “ To complete any task efficiently, you must first have the right tools for the right job.

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Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges in the Beverage Industry 

Logility

Better long-term planning, supply planning, and just-in-time logistics are essential to address beverage industry supply chain challenges. Data is the foundation of a successful supply chain now and will become even more valuable over time as companies lean on their decision support platforms with predictive and prescriptive analytics.

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5 Easy-to-Use Ways to Monitor Supply Chain Health

Talking Logistics

Is the current performance of your supply chain network optimal? How do you gauge network performance, which numbers are important to you and what do they mean? If the illness is serious or requires deep knowledge of a particular condition, the GP will probably recommend the services of a specialist.

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50 expert warehouse optimization tips and techniques

6 River Systems

Not only does warehouse optimization result in a healthier bottom line, but it also improves key warehouse metrics like accurate orders and on-time delivery. Implementing the right technologies, such as collaborative mobile robots , can help to optimize resource management and improve productivity.