Wed.Nov 22, 2017

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Hapag-Lloyd Orders 3,700 Refrigerated Containers from Maersk

Food Logistics

Hapag-Lloyd has made the purchase to be more sustainable, and is the first carrier to widely deploy the environmentally-friendly low Global Warming Potential (GWP) R513A refrigerant blend recently introduced by Maersk.

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A Brief History of WMS in the Supply Chain

GlobalTranz

The development and history of warehouse management systems (WMSs) have had a profound impact on how the supply chain functions. However, few understand the history of WMS and how it evolved to encompass item tracking, storage data, inbound and outbound shipping, picking and much more. Rather than trying to look at every small detail that led up to the modern WMS, let’s take a look at some of the most notable advancements in its history.

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FDA Releases Small Entity Compliance Guide for FSMA Safety Transportation Rule

Food Logistics

In the guide, shippers, loaders, carriers and receivers covered by the Sanitary Transportation Rule will find descriptions of the rule requirements in an easy-to-read, question and answer format.

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A New Motion to Perfect

Talking Logistics

Every morning the alarm goes off, I hit the snooze button. It’s a motion I’ve perfected over 30 years. reaching for the same alarm clock I’ve had since college. It’s been my bedside companion through the 90s and 2000s, through my years in New York and Arizona, when I was single. and alone, awake in the dark, looking at the red LED lights. waiting for the minutes to pass, the hour to change.

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GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report

The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?