The issues facing shippers and their internal and external business partners are real to at least one of the parties involved. They are often impacted by the regulatory process, politics, and most likely by the "It's all about Me" factors. Pragmatists and Sophists are invited to join us as we highlight and try to unravel the issues which challenge the efficiency of America's logistical programs. en-us http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/blog/640000464.html?nid=4152 Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use October 14, 2009 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LM-SageAdvice-JohnGentle/~3/U6HpgszYtuA/930040693.html In this week's TT, an article about East/NE states wanting to fine drivers for not sweeping the snow off their tractors/trailers. While snow and/or any flying debris is a problem, this issue could create problems for shippers and receivers who do not have covered loading and unloading … http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/blog/640000464/post/930040693.html?nid=4152 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LM-SageAdvice-JohnGentle/~3/WFTKkR9fPPg/1780039378.html How much should we invest to protect our assets? What are the odds an airline would ever need one of those 'ditch switch' thingies. And besides, if the plane hits the ground/water it's likely just to break apart so why would anyone waste their precious captial dollars a some "Ditch Switch"… http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/blog/640000464/post/1780039378.html?nid=4152 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LM-SageAdvice-JohnGentle/~3/97AbpUGX6P8/1830036783.html From November's issue of OOIDA's Landmine magazine an article on page 27 from their Government Affairs Committee on their key strategies for 2009.... The OOIDA plan will target operational efficency, pushing for greener docks by streamlining logistics/shipping practices and extending shipp… http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/blog/640000464/post/1830036783.html?nid=4152 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LM-SageAdvice-JohnGentle/~3/rLlqwWBNVHQ/810036281.html The odds, that your Percent of Logistics to Sales will soon be on the rise because of an Administration change, are more than likely....they're for sure! The Employee Free Choice Act endorsed by Presidential Elect Obama will likely be enacted by congress early in his administration; and regardles… http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/blog/640000464/post/810036281.html?nid=4152 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LM-SageAdvice-JohnGentle/~3/HkcskaDRhag/1270032127.html The failure of the U.S. 4x100 Track Relay teams this week at the Olympics is a great example of how superior athletes can fail to deliver world class results because: they lacked leadership; were taught/self taught poor or different forms(processes); and didn't practice enough - tried it a few times… http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/blog/640000464/post/1270032127.html?nid=4152 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LM-SageAdvice-JohnGentle/~3/UOZ1ZZ7fOvc/1270030127.html Shippers/3PLs need to begin measuring themselves against the "Perfect Shipment" if they want to identify opportunities for improving their productivity. While there are a lot of elements that could be measured, most shippers don't track and record 'all' of the process tas… http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/blog/640000464/post/1270030127.html?nid=4152 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LM-SageAdvice-JohnGentle/~3/txETgxR26vc/280025628.html Shipper and Brokers need to be alert to the real challenges facing the motor carriers around the issue of fuel and health care insurance both of which are placing many carriers in the red; and political leaders should not be interfering in the free enterprise system by proposing legislation tha… http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/blog/640000464/post/280025628.html?nid=4152 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LM-SageAdvice-JohnGentle/~3/G9aLKeDVN0Q/460023846.html In a special news conference yesterday, the Easter Bunny, recognizing the need to hop around faster and more efficiently, formally endorsed the use of model contracts and the discipline to consistently execute them. With new carriers presenting opportunities daily and shippers and 3PLs constan… http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/blog/640000464/post/460023846.html?nid=4152 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LM-SageAdvice-JohnGentle/~3/S19BgvP6xIA/1680022768.html Do you remember when either your teacher or parents told you to ‘just sit there and be quiet’? And sometimes we really had something important to say, but were told to be silent? Do you think it is the fault of our coaches, teachers, drill sergeants, and or parents when we se… http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/blog/640000464/post/1680022768.html?nid=4152 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LM-SageAdvice-JohnGentle/~3/W2_sTyK7CqA/560022456.html One of our website readers wrote in with an interesting question regarding developing a career in logistics. Firas writes: “I am a young IT Supervisor in a small financial services company and am interested in moving to the Logistics sector. I would appreciate your advice on how to plan for… http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/blog/640000464/post/560022456.html?nid=4152 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LM-SageAdvice-JohnGentle/~3/x-WtgHBvNbo/1320021332.html In our haste to hit our annual productivity goals we inevitably take the fastest and least resistant approach….Mr. Carrier - Cut that rate! While I subscribe to competitive rates that pay a carrier a fair rate of return, often the bigger savings can be found in how your product is… http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/blog/640000464/post/1320021332.html?nid=4152 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LM-SageAdvice-JohnGentle/~3/ADNr0Yxk_Qg/1590019959.html The National Academies of Science, Transportation Research Board meets next week to discuss issues facing all modes of Transportation within the U.S. The Committee on Size and Weight will be discussing what other countries are doing and what the impact would be on our Roads and Bridges. … http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/blog/640000464/post/1590019959.html?nid=4152 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LM-SageAdvice-JohnGentle/~3/wEQ5DbYnYnc/1640015364.html From time to time I watch companies conduct bids that in the end do more damage to their reputation than good. Generally it's because the shipper has been inwardly focused only on the end result....lower costs! First let me say that there is absolutely nothing wrong with searching for freight sav… http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/blog/640000464/post/1640015364.html?nid=4152 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/LM-SageAdvice-JohnGentle/~3/rp7QL7gNdRI/830014083.html Dysfunctional Risk Management Syndrome (DRMS) is striking at an alarming rate. This time it is the 'lack of Due Diligence". Whether it is toys, patent research, or vendor qualification....Due Diligence is all about the active protection of your customer and your company from both ob… http://www.logisticsmgmt.com/blog/640000464/post/830014083.html?nid=4152