Logistics Management Blogs
Mr. President - Stop Killing the Economy
With unemployment now having broken the 10% threshold, creating jobs is a hot topic. As an entrepreneur responsible for creating over 1000 jobs, I probably know more on this subject than your contemporaries like Barney Frank or Nancy Pelosi, neither of whom has created a single job in the private sector. . What’s hurting this economy? First, small businesses are being attacked. Second, our ... More
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An industry veteran looks at the things that are occuring in your marketplace and their potential impact on your business.
U.S. seaports brace for Panama Canal expansion's impact
Considered to be one of the most important…and game changing…public works projects of the century, completion of a third set of Panama Canal ship locks in 2014 will provide many of the world’s largest vessels a crucial “intercontinental shortcut” to lucrative markets. To examine the potential impacts of this project and other major trade pattern developments-and ... More
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In today’s global environment, all shipments are mission critical. With that in mind, Burnson's blog will address core trade and transport concerns expressed by logistics and supply chain managers worldwide. He'll share exclusive intelligence on waterborne carriage, services and seaports as well as risk mitigation and deployment strategies. Other areas of focus will be on air cargo and regulatory issues.
Vision or Visibility ...
Imagine you could see into the future. The value of the view depends on the distance you can see and the quality of the image. If you can see a long way - but in poor resolution - what is the value of the vision? If you can see in great detail, but only a short time frame - what is the value of that vision? Which would you rather have? What would you call the ability to see into ... More
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The age of cost control in logistics through simple rate negotiation is gone. Today the focus of successful logistics operations is not centered on costs, it's centered on value. In this blog, I'll help shippers and carriers focus on change, how to create an atmosphere of positive change, and how to encourage and incubate change throughout the supply chain.
Upcoming Holiday
China will be celebrating their National Day holiday next week. The holiday lasts 1 week and there is limited business activity that week. It is important to make plan around this work stoppage in order to avoid any disruptions in your supply chain. China will also be imposing restrictions on packages sent leading up to and during the holiday. An article on the the postal restrictions can be found ... More
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Establishing a supply chain into China remains one of the biggest challenges for many logistics and supply chain managers. Logistics Management’s China Logistics blog aims to demystify this daunting tasking by offering news/trends analysis, Q&A sessions, and tips designed help shippers establish an effective logistics and supply chain strategy into China.
New Stimulus Plan - Snow Swept Trailers
In this week’s TT, an article about East/NE states wanting to fine drivers for not sweeping the snow off their tractors/trailers. While snow and/or any flying debris is a problem, this issue could create problems for shippers and receivers who do not have covered loading and unloading areas. If a law is passed that would fine a driver for moving a snow covered trailer… wo ... More
About this blog
The issues facing shippers and their internal and external business partners are real to at least one of the parties involved. They are often impacted by the regulatory process, politics, and most likely by the "It's all about Me" factors.
Pragmatists and Sophists are invited to join us as we highlight and try to unravel the issues which challenge the efficiency of America's logistical programs.
