Transportation Management

Tools like Vision, Mission and Value encourages every business entity to visualize the future (in an ideal state), develop the purpose of organization, creates value for various stakeholders then creates a plan to materialize the goal.

New technology and data analytics are helping organizations in every industry improve their supply chain management. These tools allow companies to increase transparency and gain insight into future demand and shipping requirements.

While the first half of 2013 showed some signs of cautious optimism, the Euro crisis is still hampering the European logistics and transportation landscape. However, measures are currently underway to stabilize the region—including plans for a closer partnership with the U.S.

The primary goal of the Interplanetary Supply Chain Management and Logistics Architectures (IPSCM&LA) project is to develop a comprehensive SCM framework and planning tool for space logistics.

Changes have arrived to the U.S. federal hours-of-service (HOS) rules. Beginning July 1, 2013, most commercial truck drivers will need to comply with new requirements for periodic rest breaks and new restrictions on use of the 34-hour "restart" option.

"I believe we’re witnessing the birth of a new transportation mode, one that will take many years to develop and mature (but will probably happen sooner than we think)."

So, what is the implication for logistics? Well, just like what I have been discussing relative to 3D Printing, there is a chance this could revolutionize air freight delivery in the package space.

The direct-to-store approach—also known as distribution center bypass or direct distribution—keeps inventory moving from manufacturer to end customer by eliminating stops at warehouses along the way.

Over the past century, UPS has become one of the world’s premier logistics companies. Among its notable strides are its “direct-to-store” delivery model, its forward-thinking embrace of the “cloud” as a new platform for international shipments and its dedication to ensuring that Brown also means green.

A shortage of capacity does not seem to be the problem. The trucking industry continues to buy new equipment and appears to be expecting growth. New Class 8 truck orders are 27.7 percent higher than last year, according to freight transportation research firm FTR Associates, and hiring is 3 percent above last year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Northwest Indiana Forum (NWI Forum) and Conexus Indiana, Indiana’s statewide advanced manufacturing and logistics initiative, today announced the formation of the Northwest Regional Logistics Council (NWRLC), an industry-led initiative to identify and advance local projects and policies to strengthen the region’s logistics sector.

Logistics complexity – in the form of fragmented channels, increased product variations, and consumer demand for customized solutions – has been increasing, according to a global study published recently by BVL International, a worldwide supply chain and logistics membership organization.

Supply chain disruptions are inevitable after large-scale disasters and political unrest. While they’re unavoidable, the more companies can do to improve their supply chain visibility and agility, the better prepared they are to mitigate the impact of disaster as well as navigate around the daily disruptions, such as market fluctuations in capacity and pricing.

4 Leading manufacturers found their road maps to success through collaborative partnerships, thought leadership, technology, and lifecycle visibility.

Model Intricacies of Production and Multiple BOMs. Account for Seasonal and Regional Changes in Demand.

Understand the current capacities and when they will be exceeded. Find out where and when to add to the network. Build an internal supply chain design competence

Understand the capacity of the existing network, calculate when to build new capacity and know the best locations for new plants and DCs

The further growth of online retail, coupled with an increasing drive to reduce order delivery times, will lead to a significant increase in demand for logistics facilities including large and smaller e-fulfillment centers, sortation centers and parcel hubs / spokes and online food ‘dark stores’.

Model the existing supply chain’s capacity, demand, and costs Run scenarios to determine the most efficient locations based on current and projected demand Balance production capacity across newly rationalized supply chain.

Starting on July 9, 2013, liquidated damages of $5,000 per violation will be issued for inaccurate, incomplete, or untimely filings. CBP may also withhold the release or transfer of cargo for which an ISF has not been filed. Noncompliant cargo will also be subject to further inspections.