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The State of LTL Shipping in Light of YRC Freight Bankruptcy

TransAudit

The 2008 financial crisis added fuel to the fire, putting severe pressure on Yellow’s financials. Yellow and Roadway had delays in integrating their vast national networks, and the existing debt got magnified as the 2008 Great Recession began. Compounding this was the debt accumulated from acquisitions.

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Creating a Green Marine Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Plus, extreme weather events and changing storm patterns challenge seafaring vessels. To see these regulations through, the IMO is aiming to reduce total annual greenhouse emissions by 2050 by at least 50% compared to 2008 [4]. Apart from the environmental consequences of sea and air pollution, they also affect global trade.

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Supply Chain Management:Confluence of IT and Business Strategy.

Infosys Supply Chain Management

News & Events. |. « How to make Preventive Maintenance a way of life in SAP APO Support Projects - Part 1 | Main | How to make Preventive Maintenance a way of life in SAP APO Support Projects - Part 2 » Confluence of IT and Business Strategy for a Transformation program. Instance Consolidation Strategy.

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Vessel Accidents Have Increased, Are You Prepared?

CH Robinson Logistics

Compared to the 1,382 containers on average lost per year between 2008-2019 as reported by The World Shipping Council, that’s a big jump. Cargo insurance is not a requirement, but as events like vessel accidents are usually outside of the carriers’ liability, insurance can provide added protection for your freight.

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Is Your Supply Chain Ready For Weather Disruptions?

Blue Grace Logistics

These disruptions are like black swan events which no one can forecast or plan for in advance. Similarly, an unfavorable change in foreign trade policies – without the threat of a trade war – due to political fallout or change in the growth strategy can make it hard for foreign businesses to sustain long term in the country.

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Supply Chain Management:Instance Consolidation Strategy

Infosys Supply Chain Management

News & Events. |. « Key Asset Management trends in Oil & Gas Industry | Main | Knitting Agile with Asset Maintenance - a perspective on Agile Asset Maintenance » Instance Consolidation Strategy. Instance Consolidation Strategy. December 2008. November 2008. October 2008. September 2008.

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Is Your Supply Chain Ready For Weather Disruptions?

Blue Grace Logistics

These disruptions are like black swan events which no one can forecast or plan for in advance. Similarly, an unfavorable change in foreign trade policies – without the threat of a trade war – due to political fallout or change in the growth strategy can make it hard for foreign businesses to sustain long term in the country.