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Uncovering the ISO:9001 2015 Certification

3PL Insights

By Doug Ashley, Evans Distribution Systems, Quality Systems Manager. What is ISO:9001 2015? What is the process to become ISO:9001 2015 certified? Organizations large and small can choose to become certified in ISO:9001 2015. This is the only standard in the family that can be certified.

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5 WAYS YOUR FULFILLMENT AND DISTRIBUTION IS DRAINING YOUR WALLET

Ottawa Logistics

As a matter of fact, Microsoft has one of the best logistics structures in the world, with much of its fulfillment and distribution actually piggybacking on the resources of hardware developers. Here are five ways that your fulfillment and distribution is likely draining your wallet today. YOU MISMANAGE YOUR WORK FORCE.

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10 Issues Keeping Manufacturers and Distributors Up At Night for 2015

GlobalTranz

We believe they are worthy of discussion in 2015 as they are more pressing than ever as competition continues to heat up with current incumbents and the growing competition from start ups. Conduct a customer analysis. Business Advice Distribution Manufacturing manufacturers and distributors'

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A True Supply Chain Transformation Requires the Proper Talent

Logistics Viewpoints

The solution can answer questions like where should new production or distribution capacity be located to optimally accommodate anticipated growth in demand? LLamasoft bought LogicNet in 2015 and Belcorp upgraded to the LLamasoft Supply Chain Guru solution shortly thereafter. From a process perspective, an analysis is not enough.

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ELA Awards Finalist Reveals Project

Logistics Business Magazine

We at Logistics Way tried to find new Sailing Routes for our clients back in 2015, when the capital controls shut down the banks and changed customer payment habits, offering much more potential and financially stable markets in Europe. The savings in logistics and distribution costs was 30%, using a 1800 pallet storage distribution centre.

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Forced Labour Implications in Global Supply Chain

Logistics Business Magazine

This can happen at any time in the supply chain: from sourcing raw materials to manufacturing products, including distribution. Analysis firms like Kharon have developed their own research methods and their network of international experts to identify companies at risk, particularly with regard to forced labour.

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Sustainability Now Central To Last-Mile Delivery

Blue Grace Logistics

The rapidly growing sector forecasts the global market for trucks of 6 tons and higher will increase from about $177 billion in 2015 to $283 billion in 2025. For example, mobile apps and data distribution can enable truck-sharing and smart automation platforms to help organize trans-shipment processes for carbon-neutral distribution services.