An interesting article on the need for good data to build a berth scheduling plan that will benefit all. Another example of cooperation needed for improving efficiency and customer service at ports.
http://www.portstrategy.com/news101/port-operations/port-performance/berth-plan2
Posted in Shipping, Strategy, Supply Chains
View of the Port of Long Beach
Ports are becoming very active setting policies for sustainability. It’s a matter of life and death, since many supply chain members now place value on sustainable initiatives.
Posted in Logistics, Strategy, Supply Chains
US manufacturing going up. Look for more manufacturing in distribution centers as postponement becomes more viable. Shorter deliveries make more investment in DCs worthwhile.
http://www.mbtmag.com/news/2013/05/walmart-pushing-more-ark-product-makers?et_cid=3267750&et_rid=82459830&linkid=http%3a%2f%2fwww.mbtmag.com%2fnews%2f2013%2f05%2fwalmart-pushing-more-ark-product-makers
Posted in Logistics, Production Operations, Shipping, Strategy, Supply Chains
Supply Chain Digest Port Technology International Marine Link
Supply Chain and Logistics 