White House announces Council on Supply Chain Resilience
The White House last week introduced a new series of supply chain-focused initiatives through its newly-established White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, which it said is comprised of nearly 30 actions focused on strengthen the country’s supply chains.
The White House said that this effort is focused on boosting supply chains considered critical to the country’s economic and national security while also boosting the economy on various fronts
Unio Pacific to open new terminal in Phoenix
Union Pacific will open a new intermodal terminal in Phoenix to provide a sustainable rail service option to the San Pedro Bay ports complex, the railroad announced Nov. 29.
The service targets regional shippers and receivers seeking a fast and sustainable rail option to move goods in and out of southern California, EVP of Marketing and Sales Kenny Rocker said in a statement.
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Five essentials for fleet diversification
In today’s dynamic logistics environment, the quest for efficiency and customer gratification remains paramount.
This increases the pressure on third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and fleet managers. As new demands arise, can carriers meet every requirement of supply chain operations? Can carriers also provide every service and vehicle demanded by customers?
They probably cannot because the complexity and cost of choosing a carrier precisely matched to the needs of each shipment would be high. Yet, new options — powered by advanced technology — will support maximized fulfillment, greater efficiency, improved customer service and a reduced carbon footprint. Businesses now have the freedom to match carriers to their more specific needs seamlessly and simultaneously, loosening the grip of core carriers on logistics operations.
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