Returns, blockchain lead opportunities, according to presenters at SMC3 event
Logistics providers have hundreds of billions of dollars of opportunities related to returns of purchases and blockchain implementation, according to presentations at SMC3’s Connections 2018 collaborative supply chain intelligence conference.
Maersk Says Batteries Could Be Deployed On Container Ships By 2020
Maersk container ships could be deploying batteries to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by 2020.
Export trends in South America
It may not be the biggest or the most populous continent in the world, but South America plays an amazingly big and important role in the World Economy.
NBA legend West tips off Connections at Greenbrier
When it comes to true success, basketball legend Jerry West and supply chain organization leader Heather Sheehan appear to be on the same team.
33’ Twin Trailers, the debate rolls on
Earlier this month the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) held their annual meeting with Congress to discuss various topics important to 3-PLs and cargo owners. On their agenda was the issue of nationwide approval for the use of twin 33’ trailers on our highways.
Smarter Management of Multi-Brand Fulfillment in 3PLs
Many 3PLs, needing to better manage the diversity of e-commerce fulfillment and retail store replenishment for their client companies, are turning to more intelligent solutions, like warehouse execution systems (WES), to improve productivity.
Lifting Gear: Age Awareness
Lifting gear failure can have dramatic consequences for both those directly affected and those held responsible. To ensure safe practice it is crucial that users are fully aware of issues surrounding Design Working Period and maintenance responsibilities, writes Ben Dobbs, Technical Manager at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA).
The energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2018
Last week, Congressman John Garamendi (D- CA), the ranking Democrat on the House Subcommittee for Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, introduced The Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2018.
Business risk in Indonesia amidst upcoming uncertainty
The forthcoming local and national elections in Indonesia will see the end of a period of relative calm.
Mercy Ship experience in Africa was inspirational for its US Chief Officer
Virgil Elkinton recently returned to the United States after serving as chief officer on the Africa Mercy. The hospital ship recently completed a tour in Cameroon where doctors and nurses performed 2,743 different operations on West African patients while the hospital ship was docked in Cameroon.
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