Operations & Strategy
Operations & Strategy monitors trends and best practices in the areas of Supply Chain Management, Purchasing/Sourcing, Inventory Management, Risk Management, Inventory Management, and Performance Measures.
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DHL Reduces North American PresenceDomestic US express will cease, but other DHL operations continue in North America... Ocean Carriers Must Meet New Regs or No US EntryThe US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published its interim rules for maritime cargo carriers and importers... Why the Post Office Lost $1.13 BillionThe same issues causing problems for other providers are taking a toll on US Postal Service (USPS), as well... Ten Steps for Fuel SavingsShared here by Ryder System, Inc. these simple strategies are aimed at mitigating the impact of rising fuel costs. These operating practices can be implemented immediately to improve fleet fuel efficiency... Why the Post Office Lost $1.13 BillionThe same issues causing problems for other providers are taking a toll on US Postal Service (USPS), as well... National Motor Freight Classification goes onlineThe National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc. (NMFTA) (www.nmfta.org) has released ClassIT, an online version of the National Motor Freight Classification... 40 outsourcing risks you need to know nowOutsourcing strategy risks Outsourcing undesirable functions versus the ones that provide greatest competitive advantage. Not clearly defining goals and... FedEx, UPS and USPS Shipping Rates are on the RiseWith DHL Express focusing solely on international business, anecdotal evidence is that remaining providers are less inclined to negotiate rate reductions for domestic US shipments, even as they announce increases for the new year... Ocean Carriers Must Meet New Regs or No US EntryThe US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published its interim rules for maritime cargo carriers and importers... |
Most RecentPacer and Penney Support Clean PortsJ.C. Penney Company, Inc. and Pacer Distribution Services, Inc., have taken major steps to convert 100% of the truck fleet handling JCPenney imports at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach to low-emissions, clean-diesel technology... Mergers and More ... Some On, Some OffEven within a volatile and diminishing economy, activity continues with mergers, acquisitions and alliances... Chemicals Units Go Live With ZemeterThree units of Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. -- Epoxy-North America, Phenolics Specialty Resins-Europe and Forest Products-Europe -- have implemented the Zemeter Supply Planner... Raymond Offers Disaster PlanningIf a natural disaster or other emergency strikes, The Raymond Corporation and its authorized Service Centers offer disaster planning and preparedness services to Raymond customers to get material handling operations back up and running... Are You World Class or an Also Ran?In this era of Internet “Instant Gratification”, what sets the World Class firms apart from the pack? There are several elements to consider and this article will provide an overview... Rail Regulations to Strengthen SecurityFreight and passenger rail carriers are to be required to designate security coordinators and to report significant security concerns to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)... |
