The Corellation Between Service and Savings in the Supply Chain

December 20, 2017

Many retailers and manufacturers focus on transportation spend when looking for strategies to cut costs in the supply chain. Companies attempting to take advantage of transportation discounts by switching carriers or shipping less frequently and stockpiling products actually end up increasing inventory holdings.

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RoadOne has Solutions for You! Now, more than ever, taking the inconsistencies and inefficiencies out of your supply chains has never been more important. That’s why you need RoadOne IntermodaLogistics. IntermodaLogistics is the science of combining multiple modes of logistics services including port and rail container drayage, terminal operations, dedicated truckload solutions, transloading, warehousing, and distribution. As the largest private, independent intermodal logistics service provider in North America, we can deliver the comprehensive transportation and workforce management solutions you need from Port to Floor.

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Safety in Logistics Operations

whitePaper | February 10, 2022

In logistics operations, the commitment to safety is all too often like the half-hearted embrace we give to an older aunt we occasionally see at family gatherings. We do it because we have to and it’s expected. But we’re not giving safety the full-on bear hug it deserves.

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A Global Rewiring: Redefining Global Value Chains for the Future

whitePaper | January 14, 2023

Current macroeconomic developments make it clear that returning to a pre-COVID-19 “normal” is not in sight. Manufacturers are facing headwinds in the form of double-digit inflation, labour shortages and energy scarcity, along with new regulations that are driving an increasing imperative to reduce waste and emissions. These headwinds impose new constraints on operations, drive complexity and unveil hidden vulnerabilities, fundamentally changing the balance of supply and demand in the process. It is no surprise that global value chain failures are becoming more commonplace in such a challenging business environment

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The ROI Behind Freight Visibility

whitePaper | January 25, 2020

Global supply chain visibility has become an extremely hot topic in recent years. In Descartes’ 2019 survey of transportation and logistics professionals, it was rated the 1 capability needed for successful transportation management. To improve financial and service KPIs, companies must have a way to view, analyze, and communicate multimodal and visibility data in real-time.

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Secure by Design: Lexmark Print Devices

whitePaper | October 15, 2022

Zero Trust is a proactive, integrated approach to security across all layers of the digital estate. It explicitly and continuously verifies every transaction, asserts least privilege, and relies on intelligence, advanced detection, and real-time response to threats. Zero Trust is imperative for business, technology, and security teams working to protect everything as it is, and as it could be. It is an ongoing journey for security professionals, but getting started begins with simple first steps, a continuing sense of urgency, and continuous iterative improvements.

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GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT PART 1: DIFFERENCES IN ATTITUDES

whitePaper | November 1, 2019

In the fall of 2009 MIT CTL conducted a global survey of supply chain risk experiences, attitudes, and risk management practices. Over 1400 supply chain professionals from 70 countries participated. The survey asked business and supply chain managers their opinions about the importance of risk prevention compared to response preparedness. Overall, 54% of respondents considered risk prevention more important, 30% viewed them as equal, and 16% considered response preparedness more important.

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GE Gas Power Supply Chain Security

whitePaper | October 12, 2022

GE Gas Power has a mature, robust security program for its corporate IT systems and the products we sell to our customers. However, we understand that the security of our systems and products also depends on our supply chain – the companies that provide essential goods and services to operate our business.

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RoadOne has Solutions for You! Now, more than ever, taking the inconsistencies and inefficiencies out of your supply chains has never been more important. That’s why you need RoadOne IntermodaLogistics. IntermodaLogistics is the science of combining multiple modes of logistics services including port and rail container drayage, terminal operations, dedicated truckload solutions, transloading, warehousing, and distribution. As the largest private, independent intermodal logistics service provider in North America, we can deliver the comprehensive transportation and workforce management solutions you need from Port to Floor.

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