Distribution and Transportation Case Studies
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Christie Digital re-examines 3PL needs and relationships
Expects more from its partners in 2012
Firefighter: Doing what seems impossible
Setting up a new DC in Switzerland from Toronto.
iGPS tracks customer savings on pallets
Intelligent Global Pooling Systems (iGPS Company, LLC), operator of the world’s first pallet rental service providing all-plastic pallets with embedded radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, claims its customers have saved nearly US$68 million by switching from wood to plastic pallets. “Thanks to the lighter weight of our pallet (48lb versus a wood pallet’s 75-80 lb), ...
Case Studies
Case study: Kubota solves storage problems
Tractor manufacturer uses Kardex Remstar lifts and carousels to make warehouse space work
Olympian logistics
In 2004, SNC Lavalin/Serco was awarded the contract to construct and manage Canada’s first direct airport rapid transit system. The Canada Line was Vancouver’s largest transportation infrastructure project for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and, as a result, the most visible, not only to the two million inhabitants of the city but to all Canadians. SNC Lavalin ultimately decided to award the entire rail vehicle contract to Hyundai Rotem from South Korea on November 25, 2005.
2011 Supply Chain Salary Survey
You may have noticed the worst effects of the recession have been easing off. You may also have noticed your salary increasing along with recognition and other job conditions. Michael Power reports on this year’s salary survey.
When price is king
There’s no doubt shippers can save money when they use third-party logistics (3PL) providers. But to make sure the relationship with the 3PL is healthy and beneficial, shippers should communicate their expectations so the service provider understands the shipper’s needs and key performance objectives.
To enforce or not to enforce
Wondering whether a settlement you’ve drawn up is enforceable? Consider this scenario: a logistics services provider is sued by one of its customers for negligence and breach of contract with respect to transportation and logistics services the company provided. The 4PL offers to settle the dispute; the customer accepts the offer and is delighted with the deal. But the 4PL has second thoughts and wants to undo the settlement and avoid having to comply with its terms.
Ford’s supply chain transformation
Ford has revamped its supply chain in part by changing the way it treats suppliers.
Imperial Tobacco’s smokin’ delivery shift
Imperial Tobacco Canada leverages close partnerships, technology and a trial-and-error approach to its supply chain overhaul and automation project.
Learning Curve: The value of doubling up
In Ontario, long combination vehicles (LCVs) are classified as tractor-trailers pulling two full-length trailers, with the entire combination not exceeding 40 metres in length.
Smart and sustainable
When Walmart Canada Corp opened its new fresh food distribution centre (DC) in Balzac, Alberta late last year, the company also introduced Canada’s most innovative and sustainable facility.
Legal Link: You’re gonna work for who?
When employment and corporate relationships break down, concerns can arise about restrictive covenants, in which one party promises to refrain from certain actions.
Working on the railroad
Bob Moore and Mike Barnard take the CN yard operations course and share the experience.
Hydrogen proves its worth
Two and a half years ago, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Genco ATC began a pilot project with hydrogen fuel cell-powered forklifts.
The ultimate beer run
The story of how Molson Coors moved six massive beer tanks from the Port of Hamilton to their Toronto facility.
Happy New Year, 3PLs! A resolution for third-party logistics providers
MM&D MAGAZINE, JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011: Resolutions are as much a part of a new year as buying a calendar. Here is a resolution—with a legal twist and focusing on competitive advantage, risk management and corporate governance—that providers of third-party logistics can use to start 2011 off right. Whereas: • 3PLs wish to minimize their risks and ...
The value of relationships: What to consider when dealing with 3PLs
Companies need a large amount of trust—as well as a great deal of control—if they plan to rely on outsourced solutions.