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The five most popular ‘Logistics In War’ posts of 2017

Logistics in War

With 2017 drawing to a close, I am proud to present the five most read articles of the year. I do so with the caveat that with the growth of the site, the earliest articles drew less views than those released later in the year. Take a read – the article attests to why LIW exists. ’ by Gabrielle M.

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Blockchain in Supply Chain: 2 Ethereum-Based Projects That Demonstrate How Blockchain Can Improve Supply Chains

GlobalTranz

2017 was the year that blockchain technology finally made world headlines, but it was mostly for the wrong reason. Editor’s Note: This is a guest article from Jake Rheude. In this article, Jake shows 2 Ethereum-based projects that demonstrate how Blockchain in supply chain grants success. Download white paper.

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How 3PLs Are Building More Collaborative Supply Chains

Blue Grace Logistics

When she started the Plano, Texas-­based company in 2017, she set out to support clients through a consultative approach to logistics — “to listen to what they have going on and then develop a strategy for them.” READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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November Industry News Update

Trinity Logistics

Citations for falsifying driver logbooks was on the rise in 2017, a main driver behind the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate slated to take effect December 18. percent in 2017 to the highest level in four years. percent in 2017 to the highest level in four years. Read more about this article here. Looking to Learn?

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. As of December 2017, Terex was planning to integrate the yard management solution with its ERP platform to enable even greater functionality.

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The Impact of Hurricanes on Transportation and How to Build a Storm Resilient Supply Chain

247 Customs Broker

2017 Tropical Storm Harvey. To better understand true cost and volume impacts, Zipline Logistics evaluated a sample of 33,000 shipments, comparing data prior to the 2017 Tropical Storm Harvey with data after the event. 915 fewer loads moved after the hurricane (date of 8/26/2017) when compared to previous four-month period.

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CMA CGM & Freightos Sign Landmark Agreement Advancing Shipping Industry Digitization – Supply Chain 24/7

247 Customs Broker

In 2017, they carried nearly 19 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units). Related Article: Maersk and IBM Introduce TradeLens Blockchain Global Shipping Solution. About CMA CGM. CMA CGM , headed by Rodolphe Saadé , is a leading worldwide shipping group. Its 506 vessels call more than 420 ports in the world on 5 continents.