The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

Ensures safety and security of the food and feed supply to protect human and animal health. FSMA applies to: Food transported in bulk, where the food touches the walls of the vehicle (Example: juices). Packaged foods not fully enclosed by a container (Example: fresh produce). Real time monitoring and alerts for non-compliance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

For example, logistics companies are to employ Level 2 and 3 autonomous vehicles that assist drivers by adjusting speed and steering based on road conditions. For example, logistics companies operating older fleets are faced with upgrading their vehicles to meet the requirements of SAE J3016 standards for automation.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 21, 2020

Specifically, more retailers are now developing and deploying vendor compliance programs for their suppliers to manage the business on pre-determined conditions. While this makes retail companies more secure, it poses an additional challenge for shippers and vendors to meet the terms of the partnership. What is a vendor chargeback?

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2022

In June, for example, Roche was granted EUA for its cobas® SARS-CoV-2 Nucleic acid test for use on the cobas® Liat® System, which can identify an infection within 20 minutes. In 2021 it leased space at the Chicago-Rockford International Airport, for example, and has used this alternate to Chicago-O’Hare as its midwestern US hub.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Plenty of examples of warehousing. Department of Homeland Security. Perhaps the most prominent fulfillment center example is Amazon’s fulfillment centers. Can be complex, challenging, and expensive to arrange cross-border cargo, including passing customs permits, license requirements, compliance, and other permissions.

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EazyStock

AUGUST 24, 2021

Supply chain cyber security is a growing concern for many businesses – unsurprising, given the increasing number of digital breaches that make the news. Recent examples include the DarkSide cyber attack of Colonial Pipeline in May 2021, which was only resolved once the hackers were paid $5 million in ransom.

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Shipchain

MAY 29, 2019

Blockchain in the supply chain can be used to create a distributed ledger to all parties, enhancing visibility and compliance. For example, consider the following benefits of blockchain in the supply chain : Traceability allows for the corruption-proof means of tracking goods, raw materials or shipments in real-time.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 8, 2024

For example, if milk wasn’t FDA-certified you wouldn’t have verification that the cows producing it are healthy. For example, Coffee, Food for Animal Consumption, and Cosmetics are all different category types. Exaggeration? Definitely not. What is the FDA?

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3PL Links

JANUARY 1, 2025

To illustrate this better, imagine the following example: a perishable food supply chain. For example, exposure to higher temperatures than recommended can lead to the proliferation of bacteria, and consequently, increase the risk of food poisoning in consumers.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Specifically, more retailers are now developing and deploying vendor compliance programs for their suppliers to manage the business on pre-determined conditions. While this makes retail companies more secure, it poses an additional challenge for shippers and vendors to meet the terms of the partnership. What is vendor compliance?

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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 25, 2017

Many are abbreviations for government agencies, laws or specific compliance requirements; but all are essential to ensure compliance in your supply chain. Essential Supply Chain Compliance Terms CBP: This is an acronym for U.S. Contact Dedola Global Logistics to learn how we ensure compliance in your supply chain.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Since there are no physical walls to restrain freight, cargo securement and balance are two significant concerns with flatbeds. The FMCSA has a lengthy section in rules specifically for securements, as insecure cargo is a serious safety hazard. Another challenge with oversized freight is your shipment’s routing.

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Logistics Manager

MARCH 10, 2020

Gartner has released a report detailing how to secure supply chains amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. They include a framework to continuously measure key risk indicators and to prepare scenarios for controllable and foreseeable uncertainties such as compliance, labor, material, capacity and financial issues.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 7, 2024

These assets are significant in size and scope, and include proprietary, purpose-built building automation systems that control things like HVAC, lighting, building energy management, fire detection and suppression, and security systems like access control and CCTV. This all starts with a cyber assessment of the built environment.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2015

For example, the Cerasis Rater, our mutli -carrier rating TMS , allows our shippers to choose which carrier is best for their specific shipment from one portal and then create the bill-of-lading along with other features. Ensuring that drivers are properly trained to handle securement and deal with emergencies is critical to your business.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JULY 31, 2021

This cargo is further divided into goods carried in: Frozen state example meats, fish, and butter, Chilled state example beef, vegetables, cheese, and eggs and. Air cooled condition example Fruits and vegetables. Recommend procedures to correct compliance issues. Inspect loaded, secured cargo in holds and lashed to decks.

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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Managing a fleet in-house can be expensive, requiring investment in vehicle maintenance, driver training, and regulatory compliance. Fleet management companies are also well-versed in regulatory compliance and have systems in place to handle licensing, safety, and accident management.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Video surveillance of logistics properties is about security – and a great deal more besides. He offers a vision of security throughout the supply chain enabled by cloud surveillance. It sounds good – but can he give an example of how it might work? Here’s a great example. Regulatory compliance matters, too.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This new regulation requires customs brokers to have the necessary training needed to facilitate compliant trade in the modern operating environment and will allow customs brokers to act as an additional layer of security to prevent illegal goods from entering into U.S. The clients will benefit from better performance and improved compliance.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 14, 2024

For example, if a vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, the following vehicle receives an instant alert, enabling timely braking and preventing rear-end collisions. For more information on these efforts, read more here: [link] Data Privacy and Security: The exchange of real-time data raises significant privacy and security concerns.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

According to their website, Responsible Care® is the chemical manufacturing industry’s environmental, health, safety and security performance initiative. We chose to carry such insurance with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHS&S) in mind. What is Responsible Care ® ? Spills happen and need to be remedied immediately.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 20, 2017

Routing Guide Compliance: The frequency that the routing plan is being followed. When glancing across the different metrics, routing guide compliance may also reflect a decline, which means the load planners are deviating from the established routing plans in order to cover freight.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

Well, as I learned at the recent Dangerous Goods Symposium organized by Labelmaster , dangerous goods compliance is a complex and dynamic process, and many companies lack the knowledge, training, and tools to do it right. (In This is the same issue that trade compliance professionals face within their organizations. Sound familiar?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Professionals from procurement, compliance, logistics, sustainability, information-security and several other internal stakeholder all use the solution for different reasons. It is also important for other stakeholders including our compliance, sustainability and even our customer management teams. Soon we will do more training.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 12, 2022

A company like Ford for example is working with key suppliers in China, India, Thailand, and South Africa to eliminate over 4900 metric tons of CO2 emissions in the next three years. Manufacturers now need to juggle sourcing ethically alongside securing value for money.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 11, 2019

You’ll find some of those quick-career-launching jobs below, along with an overview of the qualifications that will help you secure them. The following examples bear some exploration to see if they might be for you. You will learn much about transport legislation and compliance —and about customer service too.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

use of these secure areas—considered by U.S. FTZ users should be keeping an eye on two developments that could impact the movement and tracking of goods through these secure areas. Customs and Border Protection’s (CPB) ability to assess and respond to compliance risks across the FTZ program. Photo: Frank Laird. GAO Steps in.

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Supply Chain Brain

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Equipped with this data, you are able to ensure that these third parties meet and maintain the base requirements set by your organization, for example on data security, cyber, compliance and financial health. With this process, you qualify and on-board vendors, and create snapshots of their status.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2020

To provide maximum trading flexibility they are usually geared and modern examples are fitted for the carriage of containers and grains. Unit loads of items secured to a pallet or skid are also used. Breakbulk cargo is transported in bags, boxes, crates, drums, or barrels. Transportation Service #4 – Less Than Truckload.

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Shipchain

MAY 3, 2019

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently rolled out hours of service regulations and the electronic locking devices mandate, and truckers are struggling to stay in compliance with these measures. For example, according to Geotab.com , this has an additional implication for tracking detention time and pay.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 22, 2024

Easier Regulatory Compliance ERP systems use best practice finance processes which makes compliance easier. The data is secure and validated across your platform, and an ERP has many built-in financial reports that can be generated automatically. It will also be flexible to adapt your changing needs as a business.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Effective lead time management is a critical factor in securing supply chain efficiency and cost control, since lead time represents the total time required for a product or material to move through the supply chain, as measured from the time of ordering to the time of delivery. Why is lead time important?

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 24, 2024

For example, some policies may dictate that the truck must travel within a specific radius only and cannot be left unattended unless in a secured lot. Unfortunately, the definition of “secured lot” is wide-ranging and debatable. Ensure the equipment the carrier owns lines up with the equipment required for the shipment.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 8, 2024

Then in 2019, the newly reorganized Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency put special emphasis on protecting critical technology. Additionally, they are tracking 5 billion pounds of goods back to their original source to ensure a wide variety of compliance standards are met.

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 12, 2020

In fact, ironically, some of its key features that see it touted as transparent and secure, are features that can run afoul of the regulatory hoops companies have to jump through. As an example, immutable records are a part of blockchain, but this can be a problem when records need to be changed.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 17, 2022

With Cloud ERP industries can ensure a connected supply chain that integrates and executes actions by working holistically with each related department for example from assembly, to packing right through to logistics. Securing a digital future with Cloud ERP. Is your supply chain ready for what’s next?

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

Each shape and type of stone material requires different handling to be shipped safely and securely. If you’re shipping large pieces of stone, like granite slabs, you’re going to need to find a flatbed with an A-frame to securely hold it. When it’s ready to move, make sure that the material is secure and strapped in.

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