supply chain
Volvo Trucks Takes Part in White House Supply Chain Innovation Initiative
Department of Commerce
Volvo took part in a White House supply chain innovation initiative July 9, highlighting the Virginia factory where its North American trucks are built.
July 13, 2015Supply Chain Disruptions Foster ‘Just-in-Case’ Strategy
Major supply chain disruptions from weather or other disasters can turn just-in-time inventory management into a liability rather than a solution, according to freight transportation experts.
June 3, 2013Opinion: Supply Chain Accountability
Over the past several years, government regulation that should be directed at every link of the supply chain has become increasingly focused on the trucking industry’s portion. If this continues, it quickly will become toxic to our industry and the economy as a whole.
December 17, 2012Opinion: Mobile Tech and the Supply Chain
Advanced transportation management systems (TMS) have long provided automation and functionality that help plan, optimize, manage and execute transportation more accurately and productively than — to be blunt — a human being.
December 5, 2011Opinion: Late Fees and Supply Chain Integrity
Appointment scheduling is common in today’s transportation industry. It allows for the orderly receipt of shipments, reduces waiting time and increases routing and operations productivity. When all goes according to plan, the supply chain flows with optimal efficiency.
January 7, 2011Chicago Manufacturing Index Falls in August
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region grew in August at the slowest pace since November, the Institute for Supply Chain Management-Chicago said Tuesday.
August 31, 2010Chicago Manufacturing Index Rises in July
Manufacturing activity in the Chicago region grew in July, showing expansion for the tenth straight month, the Institute for Supply Chain Management-Chicago said Friday.
July 30, 2010Cooperation Alters Operations Among Warehouse Users
For more than 15 years, Just Born Inc., the Pennsylvania candy maker of Peeps and of Mike and Ike, transported newly made confections from its Bethlehem plant to two warehouses 75 miles away.
July 26, 2010ISM Factory Index Shows Expansion in June
U.S. manufacturing activity showed expansion in June for the 11th straight consecutive month but dropped from may, the Institute for Supply Management said Thursday.
July 1, 2010Ryder Receives Patent for Web-based Tools, Method for Supply Chain Management
Ryder System Inc., Miami, said it won a patent for supply chain management tools and methods that pool data from shippers, carriers and consignees on the Web.
June 28, 2010