MD Logistics continues to catch the eye of leading industry publications, earning two notable, top 3PL awards for its continued growth in 2015. Global Trade… Read more »
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The Big Chill: 10 Trends in Cold Chain Logistics
With its capital-intensive equipment, strict temperature requirements, and energy dependence, the cold chain has always been a demanding logistics segment. Now the sector is grappling with additional challenges—from increases in the sensitivity, quality standards, and volume of many of its goods, to continually mounting regulations. Read the full article…
How Non-Traditional Service Offerings Are Enhancing Supply Chains
By John Sell, Vice President of Retail and Transportation Operations, MD Logistics Q: How do non-traditional supply chains differ from traditional supply chains? A: Traditionally,… Read more »
White Paper: Lessons from the West Coast Port Closures of 2014
Every six years, the U.S. West Coast ports negotiate and renew their labor contract with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). In 2002, a dispute caused major delays and port shutdowns. Again in 2014, protracted labor negotiations caused slowdowns and shutdowns throughout the West Coast. Read the full article…
Solving the Complex Logistics of Seasonal Cold Chain Pharmaceutical Products Case Study
Introduction | Printer Friendly PDF Every year an estimated 5 to 20 percent of Americans contract influenza, resulting in approximately 200,000 hospitalizations. While several factors… Read more »
White Paper: Extending the Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
In the life science and pharmaceutical area, an inefficient supply chain can cause serious problems including dangerous product degradation and late deliveries of life-saving medications. Third-party logistics (3PL) providers specialize in streamlining their customers’ supply chains by merging logistics expertise with state-of-the-art innovations. Read the full article…
Supply Chain Visibility Critical To Omni-Channel Ops
While knowing what inventory is where at any given point is perhaps the defining element of supply chain visibility, it’s actually only one facet of this critical capability, according to Greg Holder, CEO and founder of Compliance Networks. Visibility that stretches back to suppliers and across to third-party trading partners provides retailers with the ability to track and rate vendor performance while also providing the data to support smarter, more timely decisions around merchandise management, inventory levels, and cash utilization. Read the full article…
White Paper: Controlling Temperature in Pharmaceutical Supply Chains
Successfully transporting commodities across the world involves efficient and cost-effective storage and distribution processes. However, another element of successful supply chains requires that environmental specifications for every product are managed and monitored throughout the storage and distribution lifecycle. Read the full article…
Supply Chain Partnership: MD Logistics Hosts Novo Nordisk
MD Logistics and Novo Nordisk highlight supply chain partnership during recent visit. Recently, MD Logistics opened its doors to representatives from Novo Nordisk, Inc. and… Read more »
White Paper: The Evolution of Non-Traditional Supply Chain Services
Failure to develop efficient supply chains results in costly overages or detrimental shortages. To overcome inefficiencies, many businesses bring in third-party logistics (3PL) partners to streamline customers’ supply chain operations. Read the full article…
