Labor Day has come and gone. Hopefully, you had a great summer, topped out by a relaxing long holiday! Today (if you’re reading this on Tuesday) is the traditional day when most schoolchildren return to classes. That means busier roads, crosswalks, and lots of excited little ones out much earlier than has been the case…
Supply Chain Moves: Week of August 21st, 2023
Week of August 21st, 2023 Linking supply chain news with dangerous goods compliance Market growth across different industries presents tremendous opportunities for businesses. But it can also bring a wide range of supply chain challenges that must be addressed to capitalize on that potential. Let’s examine some recent industry news. SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS OUR…
Quiz: How well do you know secondary hazmat container regulations?
Secondary hazmat containment used to mean one thing: paint cans. But now, shippers are switching to new Capsuloc™—the screw-top secondary container that’s lighter weight, more durable and easier to use than paint cans, now with a special permit (DOT-SP 21488) and accepted as exemption by UPS and FedEx. How well do you know the regulations…
Supply Chain Moves: Week of August 7th, 2023
Week of August 7th, 2023 Linking supply chain news with dangerous goods compliance The supply chain has evolved from being a cost center to being a differentiator that can be a real competitive advantage for businesses. Let’s examine some recent industry news. SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS OUR PERSPECTIVE To learn more about dangerous goods software…
Game-inspired hazmat training rocks. What about training for the rest of your life?
Since we released our new General Awareness Hazmat Training course earlier in 2023, Dangerous Goods pros have been saying it’s the coolest, most accessible online hazmat training course ever. It’s not only a lot more engaging than most DG training, it’s actually fun. This game-inspired training module takes you inside a virtual warehouse, where you…
Supply Chain Moves: Week of July 17th, 2023
Week of July 17th, 2023 Linking supply chain news with dangerous goods compliance With 2023 halfway over, businesses are paying close attention to what is to come in the second half of the year and into 2024. Let’s examine some recent industry news. SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS OUR PERSPECTIVE To learn more about dangerous goods…
Full Dangerous Goods automation: How to integrate your ERP, WMS or TMS with DGIS
If your weekly grocery shopping includes both meats and produce, life’s a lot easier if you can buy them at the same store. If your exercise regimen includes both weight work and swimming, life’s a lot easier if your health club includes a weight room and a pool. And if your operation ships both non-regulated…
Supply Chain Moves: Week of July 10th, 2023
Week of July 10th, 2023 Linking supply chain news with dangerous goods compliance Drone delivery has been a hot topic in the supply chain for years, and it continues to gain steam. But how big of an impact it will have (and when) is still unclear. Let’s examine some recent industry news. SUPPLY CHAIN…
How our new packaging partnership makes large format lithium battery transport easier.
With electric vehicles now making up 7% of new car sales in the U.S.—and registrations 63% higher than one year ago—it’s clear that EV technology is changing how Americans drive. It’s also changing how car companies and dealers handle breakdowns, accidents and other routine automotive incidents. After more than a century of working with petroleum-powered…
Supply Chain Moves: Week of June 26th, 2023
Week of June 26th, 2023 Linking supply chain news with dangerous goods compliance Artificial intelligence (AI) is already revolutionizing the supply chain but has the potential to be even more disruptive in the future as technology advances and adoption increases. Let’s examine some recent industry news. SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS OUR PERSPECTIVE To learn more…