Supply Chain Moves: Week of July 25th, 2022

Labelmaster - July 25, 2022 - Supply Chain Moves

  Week of July 25th, 2022 Linking supply chain news with dangerous goods compliance Ongoing issues have made the supply chain top of mind for organizations in nearly every industry as CEOs and other senior leaders now recognize the impact it has on their overall business. Let’s examine some recent industry news. SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS…

Why online hazmat training is essential for new supply chain workers

Labelmaster - July 20, 2022 - Training

We all know that training is mandated by law for any workers involved in the transport of Dangerous Goods. But what about supply chain workers who aren’t involved in hazmat transport? Should they undergo training as well? For many forward-thinking supply chain organizations, the answer is yes. Now, you might well ask, “Why would we…

DG Digest: PHMSA published ICR for the transport of radioactive materials in commerce

Nikki Burgess, CDGP, DGSA - July 18, 2022 - DG Digest

Here we are at mid-July already! Where does the summer go? Hopefully, your workplace is operating its warm weather safety plan effectively. Remember that heat stress and heat stroke can represent serious safety concerns at this time of year, especially for workers outdoors or in spaces that lack air conditioning. Make sure your workplace addresses…

Large format lithium battery transport partners: Who you need and what to look for 

Labelmaster - July 15, 2022 - Lithium Batteries

Dangerous Goods is a team sport. Whether you handle one hazmat shipment a week or several thousand a day, you likely rely on partners to help you stay compliant with optimal efficiency.  Your need for partners is especially acute when your business involves large format lithium batteries—and the bigger the battery, the more help you’ll…

DG Digest: PHMSA requests comments on potential move to electronic shipping papers

Nikki Burgess, CDGP, DGSA - July 11, 2022 - DG Digest

Welcome back to the DG Digest after a brief summer hiatus! The last few weeks have been eventful, with perhaps the biggest news item being one of general interest: the Supreme Court decision in the matter of “West Virginia vs. USEPA.” This ruling, the subject of which was a Clean Air Act regulation not specifically…

Supply Chain Moves: Week of July 11th, 2022

Labelmaster - July 11, 2022 - Supply Chain Moves

  Week of July 11th, 2022 Linking supply chain news with dangerous goods compliance The future of the supply chain is intertwined with the evolution of technology. And technology innovations and continue to emerge across all areas of the supply chain. Let’s examine some recent industry news. SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS How Technology has Evolved in…

How Dangerous Goods automation helps deliver record revenue and profits

Labelmaster - June 30, 2022 - Technology

No matter what business you’re in, there are two basic ways to grow profits—reducing costs and increasing revenues. In Dangerous Goods transport, a lot of the focus tends to be on reducing costs. And that’s a good place to focus, since there are often inefficiencies and hidden costs which can be identified and smoothed over.…

9 improvements you can expect from smarter online hazmat training

Labelmaster - June 23, 2022 - Training

Ever ask a sulky teenager to execute a household chore? They’ll do the bare minimum, but it’s easy to see that it could have been done better. There’s a similar dynamic with Dangerous Goods training. The law says employees have to be trained if an organization ships or handles hazardous materials, and many companies do…

DG Digest: OSHA published ICR on hygiene plans for laboratories

Nikki Burgess, CDGP, DGSA - June 20, 2022 - DG Digest

Today’s federal holiday is the commemoration of Juneteenth: the recognition of June 19th, 1865, when emancipation of the enslaved African American people of Texas was announced by the Union Army, finally formally ending the institution of chattel slavery in the rejoined United States following the end of the Civil War.  The Labelmaster family joins with…

How to solve large format lithium battery transport problems before they become problems

Labelmaster - June 16, 2022 - Lithium Batteries, Regulations, Reverse Logistics

Organizations that are successful over the long term generally have one thing in common—they solve problems before they become problems. We see this in the supply chain every day. Disruptions happen. Companies that are prepared to handle those disruptions come out ahead of those that aren’t prepared—and the difference usually comes down to planning for…