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
Lifting spirits [from the October MM&D print edition]
Cloud-based software smooths LCBO's purchase order and delivery operations
Delivering ice cream in the dark [July-August 2012 Print Edition]
Nestlé looks at off-peak deliveries to avoid congestion
Food banks turn to online distribution
Ontario Association of Food Banks moved from paper and pen to a computerized system in 12 weeks
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.
