In a world where everything from phones and televisions to cars and toilets have become smart, it’s fair to say that smart technology is here to stay. Warehousing is one element in the supply chain that utilizes smart technology to get the job done. Here are a few examples of technology that are used in warehouses… Read more »
Our Columbia, Charleston, SC and Dallas client – UTi Integrated Logistics – ISM reports steady manufacturing growth for February, despite bad weather
Manufacturing activity showed growth for the ninth consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s(ISM) Report on Business, which was released earlier today. The PMI, the index used by the ISM to measure manufacturing activity, increased 1.9 percent to 53.2 in February, which is 0.6 percent below the 12-month average of 53.8 and its third-lowest… Read more »
We are members of Food Shippers of America – United States: Keeping It Clean: FDA Proposes New Food Transportation Rule
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that it will publish the Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food Proposed Rule after hosting a series of public meetings. This proposed rule will be the seventh and final rule under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and would establish criteria for the sanitary… Read more »
Our Columbia, Charleston, SC and Dallas client – UTi Integrated Logistics – Industry on Track for Second Year of Improving Profits – Rising Fuel Costs Largely Offset by Increased Demand
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the airline industry remains on track to deliver a second consecutive year of improved profitability. This is despite a slight downward revision to its industry outlook for 2014 to an industry profit of $18.7 billion from the previously forecast $19.7 billion. The main driver of the downward… Read more »
Our Columbia, Charleston, SC and Dallas client – UTi Integrated Logistics – Union Truckers rejected a federal mediator’s recommendation to avert a strike action at Port Metro Vancouver, B.C.
This is an update regarding the disruption at Port of Vancouver, B.C.: As of today, transport of all import and export LCL and FCL shipments through the Port of Vancouver, B.C. have effectively been shutdown as a result of a strike by UNIFOR-Vancouver Container Truckers’ Association, the largest unions representing container truck drivers in Metro… Read more »
Our Detroit Client – Evans Distribution Systems Hires Programmer Analyst to Enhance IT Infrastructure
Evans Distribution Systems, a full service third-party logistics provider of warehousing, transportation, staffing and value added services hired Alex Kushner for a new position as programmer analyst. Kushner is responsible for analyzing and developing databases, applications and other information systems. Some of the systems include electronic data interchange (EDI), transportation management systems, warehouse management systems,… Read more »
Our Columbia, SC, Charleston, SC and Dallas client UTi – Update on East Coast Terminals
As you may be aware, the U.S. East Coast seaport terminals and the Detroit rail terminal have been experiencing tremendous delays due to terrible weather conditions; lack of sufficient equipment necessary to move containers, i.e. chassis,; and diminishing available drayage operators, especially the owner operators. The situation is especially concerning in the NJ/NY ocean terminals where… Read more »
Our Detroit client – Partnering with A 3PL for Value Added Services
For years, companies have been using providers of third party logistics services (3PL’s) for warehousing, transportation and logistics services. These days, 3PL’s work as strategic partners with their customers to supply value added services in conjunction with more traditional 3PL services. With ever-changing consumer demands, a ripple effect is felt through the supply chain which… Read more »
Our Chattanooga, Salt Lake City, Clearfield and Ogden client – The New 3PL Partnership: More Bang for Your Buck
Sure, third-party logistics providers will tune your transportation transactions. But their real value lies in strategic relationships that optimize your entire enterprise. Manufacturers and retailers used to value third-party logistics (3PL) providers for their physical assets. The very idea of outsourcing transportation and logistics functions evolved as a procured means to a fundamental fix. Pricing… Read more »
Our Modesto client – We wanted to bring you up to speed on the services and facilities they offer in Modesto, Stockton, Patterson and Turlock CA
Patterson They have expanded their Patterson operation, doubling the size. Located on I5, perfect position to the regional DCs in Tracy, the growers in Watsonville and the Port/SF Bay Area. They now offer rail service on the UP line. They have cut the doors for the oversized cars. This should be a… Read more »
