5 Ways Customer Service Should Help You Improve Your Supply Chain Management
Additional languages available. Global Supply Chains are Growing Increasingly Complex — Here’s How Your Logistics Provider’s Customer Service Can Make All the Difference It wasn’t long ago that supply chain and logistics focused on delivering products on-time, in-full, and to the right place. Today, these functions cover a much broader range of objectives, all of which are centered on […]
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DB Schenker Australia opens one of the largest multi-client contract logistics facilities
DB Schenker Australia is opening its new contract logistics facility in Hoxton Park, NSW. Size does matter to Schenker! With the size of the internal site being nearly 8 football fields which equals approximately 538,000 sq ft. and approximately 161,000 sq ft. external under cover area, this facility is a great addition to Schenker Australia’s Contract Logistics […]
How Technology is Redefining the Supply Chain Industry
The following is an interview by Steven Gundlach, Executive Vice President of Americas Contract Logistics/SCM for DB Schenker. This interview was originally posted by Logistics Tech Outlook Magazine. 1) How do you see the benefits of cloud computing for the Supply Chain industry and how have you embraced it? Cloud computing provides a quick launch for […]
Tight Squeeze
In short supply and a security risk: in many countries, truck stops are not only filled to overflowing but also attract thieves. The TAPA is now cracking down on the problem of cargo crime. What might appear fascinating from a bird’s eye perspective is actually a serious problem. Parking spaces for trucks are indeed in […]
Qatar Diplomatic Situation Impacts Logistics Operations
We would like to update our network partners and customers on the recent developments in Qatar. The following information is correct as of June 8, 2017: Air, land and sea borders have been closed, essentially cutting off the flow of goods between the above mentioned countries and Qatar. Land Border Abu Samra between Saudi Arabia […]
First Platooning Trials in a Real Logistics Environment
High-tech trucks on the highway: the new project by DB Schenker and MAN is the first time that a logistics company and a vehicle manufacturer have cooperated to develop networked truck convoys for use in the logistics business. The two companies signed a cooperation agreement on this technology, also known as platooning, at the “transport […]
Exact Timing is Critical for Nord Gear Corporation
NORD Drivesystems (NORD Gear Corporation) is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of drive technology for mechanical and electronic solutions. NORD’s range of products includes constant speed reducers, electric motors, industrial gear units, motor starters and AC Vector drives for cabinet mount and distributed control. Since 1965, NORD has become well established in the power […]
Matching the Right Loads to the Right Modes
Finding the right freight mode for your shipments shouldn’t be a guessing game. Here’s an easy primer on how to match the two in the most efficient, cost-effective manner. Despite what you may hear in e-commerce circles, not every shipment needs to get to its destination within one or two days, nor does it require […]
Improving Competitive Advantage with Good Transportation Management
Here are six ways that good transportation management can help your company gain a stronger foothold in the marketplace and enhance its bottom line. Historically, transportation was thought of as more of a cost center than a driver of competitive advantage. In other words, instead of producing profits and helping improve the shipper’s position in […]
