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Cold Storage Warehouse Fire Safety

Logistics Business Magazine

From a feasibility point of view however, cold storage is substantially more complicated and more expensive than dry storage because of the regulations around refrigerated freight. So as the demand for refrigerated products grows, so does the need for better fire safety. With special attention paid to vulnerable areas.

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Assessing COVID-19’s Impact on Trucking Companies

Trinity Logistics

Another group affected are those who service the automotive industry. Malls and retail stores are closing at an astounding rate worldwide, slashing demand for the transportation of various goods. Of course, fleets who haul sanitizer, toilet paper, groceries, and home office supplies are staying exceptionally busy.

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Delivery: A New Moment of Truth

Talking Logistics

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” Last year we bought a new refrigerator. Poor Delivery Experience Can Negate It All. I’ll give you a quick personal example.

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CBRE research points to expected gains in cold-storage warehouse space

247 Customs Broker

As more consumers continue to buy groceries online, it has the potential to drive up the demand for roughly 35 million square-feet of United States-based cold storage space moving from retail stores to warehouses and distribution centers over the course of the next seven years. According to CBRE estimates, the U.S.

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Supply Chain Logistics in 2018: How They Keep the Lights on in Las Vegas

GlobalTranz

Others include water, food, transportations and so on. Of course, as the city grows the demands get greater. This includes a group of key stakeholders, including casino service delivery, environmental construction and maintenance, and equipment and technology. The worst culprits by far in this regard are the 40 casinos.

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

Logistics Bureau

Supply Chain Cost Management Results: Deere & Company’s supply chain cost-management achievements included an inventory decrease of $1 billion, a significant reduction in customer delivery lead times (from ten days to five or less) and annual transportation cost savings of around 5%. Reduce cost to serve. plants to four.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

Industry group warns pallet prices up 400% amid shortage. BluJay Solutions is an integrated SaaS platform with solutions for shippers, LSPs, and Freight Forwarders, which includes transportation management, transportation execution, managed transportation services, and global trade management.