Legal, Government and Regulations
Companies of any size cannot do business with having to be aware of the legal, government and regulatory issues that affect them. These articles will examine some of the topics that affect supply chain management strategies and decisions.
Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay Program
In 2004 the Environmental Protection Agency launched the SmartWay program. The program has created a partnership between government, business and consumers to encourage protection of the environment and improvement of air quality by reduce fuel consumption and lessen the carbon footprint. This article looks at the Smartway program and some of the important elements for freight companies.
In 2004 the Environmental Protection Agency launched the SmartWay program. The program has created a partnership between government, business and consumers to encourage protection of the environment and improvement of air quality by reduce fuel consumption and lessen the carbon footprint. This article looks at the Smartway program and some of the important elements for freight companies.
Classification of Forklift Trucks
The forklift truck has been around for a little under a century, but today it is found in every warehouse operation around the world. Developed as a result of manpower shortages the forklift evolved from a tractor with attachments to the vehicle used today. Recent technology has led to new hybrid vehicles that are environmentally friendly. This article looks at the different classes of forklifts.
The forklift truck has been around for a little under a century, but today it is found in every warehouse operation around the world. Developed as a result of manpower shortages the forklift evolved from a tractor with attachments to the vehicle used today. Recent technology has led to new hybrid vehicles that are environmentally friendly. This article looks at the different classes of forklifts.
Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP)
The 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, required that by February 3rd, 2009, fifty percent of all cargo carried on passenger aircraft in the US had to go through a security screening. The TSA developed the Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP), a voluntary program designed to move the screening process to shippers, third-party logistics providers, air forwarders, and independent screening services.
The 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, required that by February 3rd, 2009, fifty percent of all cargo carried on passenger aircraft in the US had to go through a security screening. The TSA developed the Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP), a voluntary program designed to move the screening process to shippers, third-party logistics providers, air forwarders, and independent screening services.
US Export Regulations
Companies that want to export items from the United States need to understand that their exports fully comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements. Compliance involves the no-export of controlled goods and technologies and the restrictions on shipping to certain countries, companies, organizations, and individuals. This article exaplains some of the regulations that apply.
Companies that want to export items from the United States need to understand that their exports fully comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements. Compliance involves the no-export of controlled goods and technologies and the restrictions on shipping to certain countries, companies, organizations, and individuals. This article exaplains some of the regulations that apply.
Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency implemented a partnership with private companies after the events of 9/11 to help protect the global supply chain. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) was launched in November 2001, with just seven major importing companies and now includes over 7400 members. This article examines the basics of the C-TPAT program
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency implemented a partnership with private companies after the events of 9/11 to help protect the global supply chain. Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) was launched in November 2001, with just seven major importing companies and now includes over 7400 members. This article examines the basics of the C-TPAT program
Hazardous Materials In The Warehouse
Hazardous materials are often found in a warehouse. These materials can be either raw materials or finished goods depending on the nature of your company’s products. However, a hazardous material is one that is capable of producing harmful physical effects . This article examines the subject od hazardous materials in your warehouse and the regulations in place for their safe use.
Hazardous materials are often found in a warehouse. These materials can be either raw materials or finished goods depending on the nature of your company’s products. However, a hazardous material is one that is capable of producing harmful physical effects . This article examines the subject od hazardous materials in your warehouse and the regulations in place for their safe use.
International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS)
International commercial terms or Incoterms are a series of sales terms that are used by businesses throughout the world. Incoterms are used to make international trade easier. They are used to divide transaction costs and responsibilities between buyer and seller. This article describes in detail the thirteen incoterms that can be used.
International commercial terms or Incoterms are a series of sales terms that are used by businesses throughout the world. Incoterms are used to make international trade easier. They are used to divide transaction costs and responsibilities between buyer and seller. This article describes in detail the thirteen incoterms that can be used.
Securing the Supply Chain - Preventing Cargo Theft
Supply chains are larger and more complex, and the complexity extends to the ability to secure it. A challenge affecting businesses today is cargo theft, and the resulting potential disruption of the supply chain. This article discusses the reasons for cargo theft and what businesses can do to minimize disruption to their supply chain.
Supply chains are larger and more complex, and the complexity extends to the ability to secure it. A challenge affecting businesses today is cargo theft, and the resulting potential disruption of the supply chain. This article discusses the reasons for cargo theft and what businesses can do to minimize disruption to their supply chain.
Electronic Data Agreement and the Supply Chain
The electronic data agreement (EDA) should govern how the parties transmit and receive electronic data. At the center of the agreement, a company is making important decisions regarding ownership, security and privacy. The article examines how the EDA and the legal aspects of financial data that supply chain managers will need to consider.
The electronic data agreement (EDA) should govern how the parties transmit and receive electronic data. At the center of the agreement, a company is making important decisions regarding ownership, security and privacy. The article examines how the EDA and the legal aspects of financial data that supply chain managers will need to consider.
Protecting the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that 40 million prescriptions were filled in 2007 with counterfeit medicine. California is at the forefront of the effort to secure the integrity of the pharmaceutical supply chain. This article examines California's push to implement electronic pedigree, an electronic record that contains information regarding each pharmaceutical transaction.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that 40 million prescriptions were filled in 2007 with counterfeit medicine. California is at the forefront of the effort to secure the integrity of the pharmaceutical supply chain. This article examines California's push to implement electronic pedigree, an electronic record that contains information regarding each pharmaceutical transaction.
Building an Ethical Supply Chain
Companies will try to do business in an ethical manner. However today that may need to change as consumers, investors and regulators expect a company's complete supply chain to be ethical. This article discusses the requirement for a company to build an ethical supply chain, taking ethics and compliance to the furthest reaches of its supply chain.
Companies will try to do business in an ethical manner. However today that may need to change as consumers, investors and regulators expect a company's complete supply chain to be ethical. This article discusses the requirement for a company to build an ethical supply chain, taking ethics and compliance to the furthest reaches of its supply chain.
Legal Issues in the Logistics Function
Legal issues can cause apparantly simple decisions to be made complex. This article shows how legal issues have caused problems for company's logistics function.
Legal issues can cause apparantly simple decisions to be made complex. This article shows how legal issues have caused problems for company's logistics function.