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Editor’s Choice: 4 Factors to Determine if Self-Distribution is a Viable Alternative for your Health System

Logistics Viewpoints

This article is from Scott Mullins, EVP of Operations and COO at Lucas Systems, and looks at self-distribution in healthcare systems. Self-distribution is an increasingly popular option for healthcare systems to consider when deciding how to manage their supply chain.

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Key questions to ask your pharmaceutical distribution warehouse provider

Kanban Logistics

When evaluating the 3PL provider in charge of your pharmaceutical distribution warehouse, safety is the name of the game. Key pharmaceutical distribution warehouse questions to ask a 3PL. Most 3PLs will use their warehouse management systems (WMS) to segregate products within the pharmaceutical distribution warehouse.

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5 Reasons to Leave Your 3PL with Shane Hanson

The Logistics of Logistics

Shane is Founder and CEO of Square1 Distribution & Logistics , a 3PL Warehouse that focuses on the Beauty and Packaged Food sectors. Shane Hanson Bio Shane Hanson is an experienced logistics executive with over 30 years of experience in distribution. Shane Hanson and Joe Lynch discuss 5 reasons to leave your 3PL.

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How to Operate Your Distribution Truck Fleet at Less Cost

Logistics Bureau

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. If your distribution fleet comprises large goods vehicles, you can save much money on tyres by retreading them instead of replacing them when the original treads wear down.

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Logistics and Supply Chain Training and Research Centre Opening

Logistics Business Magazine

The logistics and supply chain sector is set to benefit from a dedicated new training and research facility that has been developed through a partnership between industry and education based at the heart of the ‘Golden Triangle’ at GLP’s Magna Park development in Lutterworth.

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Editor’s Choice: A Cybersecurity Planning Framework

Logistics Viewpoints

It is important to have a robust incident response plan in place for your distribution operation in the event of a cybersecurity breach. Operators should assess the cybersecurity protocols and practices of their vendors to ensure that they meet their security standards.

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UPS supports distribution of COVID-19 vaccine

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

UPS, which has been supporting the fair distribution plan of COVID-19 vaccines with practical actions, hopes to protect global vaccine supply chain continues to operate through their foundations, medical care and other organizations. Patient-centric :Their culture and solutions are designed to consider the supply chain’s impact on patients.