3PLs like Pax Industries, Inc. can help maintain an efficient and cost-effective drayage operation for ocean and rail pickup and delivery. Ocean shippers can save time and money with 3PL coordination, minimizing trips and extra stops with routines and relationships 3PL providers can bring to bear. This is not an easy job, but can be [...]

In 2011 the government began enforcing what is known as CSA. For those in the logistics industry who do not know what CSA stands for you should. CSA, or Compliance Safety Accountability tasks the federal government to monitor the safety of our interstates. This may be just more policing but studies show many fatalities are [...]

Great article on food transport issues at Inbound Logistics. Have you ever noticed how some lessons are never really understood the first time we are faced with them?The saying often times heard repeatedly is: “History repeats itself” no doubt this comes to mind and is true especially in cases of politics and the legislature arena. [...]

At one time or another we all face the task of moving something from one location to another. Depending on your specific situation,this could mean you have something large,very large, or something that must be assembled later. Transporting project cargo requires some planning to ensure success. There are 5 basic rules to follow. 1.Customs and [...]

Go Amazon! The company’s opening a 1-million-square-foot distribution center in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. This will be the company’s second fulfillment center in the state. Its first fulfillment center in the state was opened in Lexington County last year. The $50 million investment in the new center will create hundreds of new jobs with hiring [...]

Great note from Inbound Logistics on freight security. Though there have always been security issues due to theft associated with the shipping of goods, a long term poor economic climate has exacerbated the situation. Security experts have many suggestions for keeping goods safe, one of the principle ones being to keep the freight in transit, [...]

Nice note explaining how Heathcare organizations are trying to reduce supply chain costs. The author, Merrill Douglas, gives a summary on the major issues for each major healthcare group. He explains what producers, GPO’s, and providers are doing to increase their overall efficiency to reduce costs but not the high standard for healthcare. Read the [...]

Get ready for a new world of knowledge and entertainment. On February 6th , a new Web- based TV Series,’ Move it’, will launch into by AGiLE TV Productions. This program will hosted by famous TV personality Steve Thomas. Through this series you may be able to get a clear idea of how the products [...]

A look at supply chain markets in China, India and Vietnam where growth is restricted compared to other developing markets. We definitely see Chinese variation in interpretation and application of customs regulations. In India a challegen can be that each company in the supply chain has warehouse operations in different states.   Read the full [...]

Nice coverage of weather-related logistic costs. Recent supply chain disruptions over the past twelve months have been caused by weather, unplanned technology communication outages, and transport-network disruptions. Seventeen percent of companies researched reported losses of $1.3 million or more. This was reported from over 500 supply chain organizations in 62 countries. Read the full article [...]