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Baltimore Bridge Collapse: An Opportunity to Reinforce the Importance of Supply Chain Resilience

Logistics Viewpoints

The bridge was a vital link for commuters, tourists, and truck drivers, who had to find alternative routes or modes of travel. For example, a robust supply chain may have backup power generators, firewalls, security systems, and emergency plans to prevent or mitigate the effects of disruptions.

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Supply Chain Helps Meet ESG Goals

Blue Grace Logistics

As corporations become increasingly focused on ESG initiatives, their supply chain and logistics partners respond with tools and services designed to help them grow sustainability and other goals. Here’s how many companies are turning to their supply chains to meet their ESG goals. Inbound Logistics. Sandra Beckwith.

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Cutting Emissions Through Better Transportation Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

A transportation management system (TMS) allows a shipper or carrier to plan the most cost-effective set of shipments that meets service level goals. Running more efficient routes, with more fully loaded trucks, saves money and reduces emissions. For example, Oracle is using average emission from a 5-ton truck, or a bulk tanker.

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Examples of How Supplier Quality Management System Implementations Pay Off

GlobalTranz

We conclude our series on supplier quality management (SQM) today with a look at some case studies and examples of benefits derived from the application of a supplier quality management system. Examples and Case Studies from the Implementation of a Supplier Quality Management System. How have you improved supplier quality?

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How HVAC Contractors Can Overcome Supply Chain Woes

Trinity Logistics

Battling these issues is making it tougher for HVAC contractors and plumbers to meet their customer’s demands in the short term and perhaps even longer. WORK WITH MANY SUPPLIERS If current suppliers can’t meet your needs, then it’s a good time to explore other ones. Many

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Q&A with Alternative Logic: Challenges, Partnerships & Transformations

Trimble

In this Q&A, Simon Moore, Sales Director of Alternative Logic, discusses the company's partnership with Trimble, summarises the industry challenges and explains how their solution has helped transform and meet customer needs. Please briefly describe the challenges and the transformation that is going on in the industry.

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Advanced analytics meets social good: how Angel Flight West optimizes flight routes for families in need

AIMMS

There are many great examples where advanced analytics have contributed to social good. To illustrate the type of passengers we work with, I think it’s best if I recall some examples from my pilot years. Those are very touching examples. It’s proved to be a valuable tool during camp season. Willem Jan van Hoeve.