The Supply Chain Management Systems Project is a PEPFAR funded program administered by USAID designed to get life-saving drugs for the treatment of HIV/AIDs to many developing countries, most of them in Africa. Clinton De Souza, Warehousing and Distribution Principal Advisor, explains how the project has leveraged private sector logistics firms to exceed its goals.

Data integration is the key to getting the right information to the right person at the right time, enabling supply chains to seamlessly meet customer expectations. Kristi Montgomery of Kenco Group details the key components of successful data integration.

ARINC Inc. has introduced e-Forwarder, a service that provides cargo-operations management for small to mid-sized freight forwarders.

Leading Public Warehousing and Distribution Company Also Will Host Offsite Networking Event at Trendy Manhattan Rooftop Lounge

Issues Included Exempting Warehouses that Only Handle Already-Packaged Goods from Costly Hazard Analyses and Preventative Control

Jeff Tucker, CEO of Tucker Companies, explains how a court case changed the ground rules around carrier selection and offers steps that shippers and brokers can take to reduce their risk of liability.

Comdata Corp. has launched FleetAdvance, a program to help companies improve purchasing decisions, manage fuel costs and improve truck-driver behavior.