by Paul Scott Abbott Jul 25, 2017
CB&I’s Swanson sees logistics gaining importance in early stages of projects
With a decreasing number of available projects and tightening schedules, logistics is playing an increasingly vital early role for worldwide energy industry technology and infrastructure provider CB&I, according to Jake Swanson.
Perishables imports to Southeast seen as game-changing saver of time, money
The expanding program allowing many Latin American perishables to enter the United States through Southeast ports is a transformative advance that should continue to grow in scope and commensurate savings, according to a commercial banking expert on logistics.
Grove Services’ Iacopella is coolly meeting temperature-controlled logistics challenges
As director of logistics for Grove Services Inc., Nick Iacopella coolly meets challenges of temperature-controlled logistics for one of the top three U.S. poultry exporters.
Collaboration, technology heralded as critical to supply chain efficiency
Productive partnerships, a customer-centric approach and innovative deployment of technology and analytics are among keys to supply chain efficiency, according to Georgia Logistics Summit presenters, including leaders of such consumer giants as Kimberly-Clark, Lennox, Wal-Mart and The Home Depot.
Aqua Gulf’s ‘tech nerd’ Sandrin sees promise in Caribbean region
Sergio Sandrin, president of third-party logistics provider Aqua Gulf Transport, is good-natured about his love of technology and brings an equally positive attitude to the Caribbean marketplace his company serves, even as Puerto Rico continues to present challenges.
Logistics facing talent shortage, Georgia summit attendees told
The logistics industry faces a serious labor shortage, according to opening session speakers at the Georgia Logistics Summit
Gulf looks to keep up with resin boom while non-box business nears recovery
An upturn appears in the cards for carriers of outside-the-box cargo, while exports of petrochemical resins are booming to the extent that they are straining container availability in the U.S. Gulf.
West Coast gateways key plan of Claire’s Stores’ Winkleblack
Using multiple West Coast port gateways in an inland point intermodal supply chain model gives Deborah Winkleblack the diversified logistical strength she needs to make sure teens, tweens and other customers of Claire’s Stores Inc. have the fashionable jewelry and accessories they crave readily available at their local mall.
CVS Health supply chain’s vigor relies on critical Link
It’s only fitting that the man responsible for leading CVS Health Inc’s supply chain team happens to be named Link.
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