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Construction sites require rigorous safety protocols to protect workers and assets. Construction management software has helped automate and streamline various aspects of the construction business, making it an essential tool. Some recommended safety measures include conducting risk assessments, establishing physical barriers, controlling access, installing video surveillance systems, protecting equipment and materials, implementing alarm systems, and training employees to recognize security risks. Challenges in safety compliance exist for smaller, non-union contractors, who may ignore safety standards due to lack of knowledge or disregard. OSHA standards and inspections apply to national construction, with some variations at the local level. New York City has extensive safety training requirements for workers and supervisors. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the advantages and growing demand for inland ports as a solution to improve efficiencies in supply chains. It mentions the Inland ports offer benefits such as lower costs, greener alternatives, and increased capacity for handling and storing imported and exported goods. However, challenges include the need for a steady flow of containers, trucks, and rail cars to prevent disruptions in the supply chain and some inland ports lacking the necessary modal units.

The article focuses on supply chain management in the adhesive and sealant manufacturing industry. Topics being presented include the convergence of social and demographic trends as well as consumer behavior and new technologies, such as the blockchain, mobility, and cloud computing, and efforts to mitigate inevitable future uncertainties.

The article offers information on the growing online sales and responsibility of supply chain in securing the future for distribution. Topics discussed include dedication of Association of Independent Manufacturers' Representatives (AIM/R) in helping manufactures to make online sales contract; importance to ensure customers buying products through all channel partner sources; and importance of distributors and representative to work together to develop good services.

The article discusses the importance of routing and scheduling software and advancement of fleet management for efficient and timely delivery of snack and baked goods.

The article discusses the keys to ensuring profitable growth for distribution businesses. Topics covered include the importance of understanding how demand is created, the advantage of providing different levels of service to different customer segments and the assessment of activities in addition to results. Also recommended are understanding true market potential and investing in new capabilities.

The author highlights the developments in the U.S. hardwood flooring business. He argues that the developments suggest a steady rise in the number of non-U.S. companies interested in the North American market. The author asserts that mergers and acquisitions in the industry are being engineered to secure distribution, even where there is no existing product infiltration. He also discusses trends in the industry, such as the various widths available in both job site and prefinished products.

The article discusses the centennial celebration of the Cheerwine carbonated soft drinks from Carolina Beverage Corp. which achieve success in sales and distribution. The success of the brand was driven by adding variety of flavors and utilizing the combination of traditional, digital and social media marketing.

The article discusses the annual report of the Material Handling of America (MHI), a leading trade association for material handling and supply chain industry, reveals that ongoing talent shortage for handling and distribution of goods. The report notes that the delivery of goods for beverage firms faced shortage in its workforce as skilled workers are scarce. Beverage companies have also adopted language settings for voice-picking solutions so it gives commands and understand responses.

The article discusses the role of packaging in the field of marketing to increase its sales value. Topics discussed include in 2011, a company Meda Pharmaceuticals urged Little Big Brands to redesign its Feosol brand of iron supplements, examples of changes in the naming system including Geritol Tonic was renamed as Geritol Liquid, while Geritol Complete became Geritol Multivitamin, and redesign started with typography to develop masculinity, and strength while remaining trustworthy.

The article presents a reprint of the article "Keeping America's Supply Chains Moving," by which appeared in the "Refrigerated and Frozen Foods." It provides an overview of the overall performance and condition of the domestic intermodal sector in which its activities has continued to increase. It also mentions the strategy of several trucking companies to employ several fuel-efficient fleets to their operations to keep the supply chains moving in the country.

The article offers Beverage Industry news briefs. Topics include Sidel is celebrating 40 years of blowing and packaging expertise for PET containers, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC in Elyria, Ohio, a subsidiary of Knorr-Bremse, has acquired full ownership of Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC the joint venture it formed in 2004 with Dana Inc., and Flux Power Holdings Inc. has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020.

The article profiles the Nolan Ryan's All-Natural Beef, producer of beef products including steaks, hot dogs, and sausages in Huntsville, Texas. It states that the beef of Nolan Ryan became the first United States. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-certified all tender program. The company doe not do the slaughtering but oversees the aging process of each steaks. It also mentions that the product of the company is distributed throughout Texas and Louisiana.

El artículo se enfoca en el estudio anuario de la industria de alimentos en México. El autor afirma que México es uno de los países más competitivos a nivel mundial en cuanto al costo de manufactura. Las exportaciones de las frutas del país se incrementaron el 18.9 por ciento en el año 2011. México es el cuarto exportador más grande de las hortalizas. Se incluyen los principales canales de la distribución de la industria mexicana.

The article focuses on the two ways for brand extension success. It says that when products win over consumers, brand extensions give rewards including more revenue, better name recognition, and more distribution. It states that identifying fit and leverage leads to success in brand extensions. It adds that extensions of Clorox became successful because it finds the extensions with superior fit.

The article focuses on the opportunities of Honest Tea Inc. for growth after joining the family of Coca-Cola Co. The author talks about the perspective of Honest Tea direct store distribution (DSD) vice president Chuck Muth regarding the improvement in the company's financial performance after Coca Cola invested in the company. She also looks into the decision of the company to scale its production to match its distribution and to use innovation to explore new varieties and usage occasions.

The article examines the pillars of supply chain excellence, namely, talent, technology, internal collaboration, external collaboration and managing supply chain change. Supply chain executives are responsible for coordinating the end-to-end supply chain process. Also discussed are rules for implementing supply chain technology successfully, one of which is the appropriate use of beta technology. The stages in the evolving relationship of a supplier and a customer are described.

This article discusses the important role of white glove delivery in business logistics despite the emergence of electronic commerce. Nowadays, integrated servce has become the hallmark of white glove delivery services. It emphasizes the importance of communication with end costumers to succeed in white glover delivery services. Don Ratliff, executive director of the Supply Chain and Logistics Institute at Georgia Institute of Technology, commented on ways to add value to white glove delivery services.

The article offers information on use of new technology in the heating, ventilating/ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) distribution warehousing business. It mentions of the use of radio frequency scanning, conveyer belts, Quick Response (QR) codes and HVACR distribution centers, that are making warehouses smarter.

The article reports on the new deal for heating and ventilation industry contractors provided by the green economy in the U.S. It states that the green economy includes the manufacture, distribution, and the use of particular goods and services that the society requires in order to expand. It mentions that such expansion should be achieved in a way that the efficiency of energy and inventions are promoted and the environment is not adversely affected. INSET: the grid and us.

The article highlights the improvements and business successes of Exopack LLC. It mentions that as a strategy, Exopack has turned to its global production partners for its aims to deliver paper and plastic flexible packaging solutions to the many markets it serves. It is noted that in May 2009, Exopack received the award Best of Show honors in addition to its gold, silver, and bronze awards in the Flexographic Technical Association's 2009 "Excellence in Flexography" competition.

The article discusses the role of technology in improving supply chain security. Mike Terzich, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Zebra Technologies, says the applications and benefits of technology to supply chain management are endless. According to Scott Szwast, global freight services marketing manager for UPS, the real-time visibility of goods would not be possible without mobile technology, which has simplified processes and allowed for greater supply chain optimization. INSET: A Layered Approach to Security.

The article offers world news briefs related to the developments in adhesives and sealants industry. Ashland Distribution Co. of Dublin, Ohio has started its distribution of the Hercules Specialty Resins product group of Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients (AAFI). Collano AG of Sempach-Station, Switzerland reported a decline in sales and earnings for 2008. Henkel AG & Co. KGaA of Düsseldorf, Germany will donate part of its sales to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

Information about several topics discussed at a roundtable on securing the movement of goods and people in the supply chain or transportation industry is presented. Security professionals analyze the unique protection needs in the supply chain industry with regards to transportation, logistics, distribution and warehousing. The roundtable featured five professionals from the supply chain/transportation security industry including John Sutton, Thomas Wojciechowski and Bernie Jacobs.

The article describes how a company benefits from working with a fourth party logistics (4PL). Because a 4PL manages the entire network, it is well positioned to develop meaningful metrics in a common format using terms and definitions that are standardized across the enterprise and its supply chain. Working with a top 4PL also exposes shippers to best practices and encourages innovation through the supply chain. INSET: How Penske Logistics Saved Whirlpool $40 Million.

The article reports that shippers and business providers are collaborating amidst the ever-deepening credit crunch, low consumer spending, increasing transportation costs, and a fluctuating currency leading to a less than optimal business environment. Companies are looking at every aspect of their operations for cost savings, including the supply chain. Providers want to know what the best mode mix is for shipping their products, what options they have for warehousing and distribution, and what alternatives for current transportation designs. INSETS: Books Are Fun Turns the Page on Warehousing and Distribution;Success for Sergeant's Pet Care.

The article discusses how maximizing the full range services of third-party logistics (3PL) could help companies stay afloat, optimize value and minimize cost amidst the high cost of fuel surcharges. Companies that employ strong supply chain competencies tend to have 7 to 26 percent higher market capitalization than competitors who do not. 3PL can manage imports, reduce lead times to customers, and ship the right quantity of products at the right time to the right place.

The article deals with the benefits and challenges of electronic customs filing for shippers and service providers in reviewing their entire business processes relating to the clearance of shipments entering foreign countries. It notes several security initiatives being implemented by regulatory bodies and government agencies, including cargo inspections and security training for cargo workers. It stresses the importance for shippers to work in conjunction with global trade service providers to find innovative ways to move data quickly and efficiently.

The article discusses the major differences between European and U.S. packaging with regard to packaging waste issues. According to the author, the European Union (EU) has adopted the 1994 EU Directive which guides the collection and disposal of post-consumer packaging. Germany has the Green Dot system that gives the company the responsibility to make sure that used packages are properly disposed. A chart showing the U.S. versus EU packaging recycling rates in 2005 is also presented.

The article examines the government to business relationship, which is considered the most often overlooked partnership within the supply chain. It notes that to align government initiatives with corporate supply chain risk strategy, it requires a level of transformational diplomacy, a government-private sector approach to building partnerships that go beyond promoting best practices by strengthening information sharing for greater transparency.

The article offers suggestions for consumer packaged goods companies to success in their brand packaging innovation. It is significant to change the mindset of a company and expectations need to be reset. Packaging initiatives and opportunities with short-term return must be avoided. Having an entrepreneurial mindset is also important to the success of structural packaging innovation.

The article focuses on sensory packaging. This approach aims to engage senses to successfully build brands. The concept is not new in the consumer product goods market but the current competitive environment is becoming more intentional and more important for brand marketers. According to Jana Zednickova, a partner in Lippincott Mercer's brand strategy practice, brands are searching for ways to foster stronger connections with their customers.

An interview with Intel executives James R. Kellso and Kang Kok Hua, regarding their assessment of the company's supply chain activities in India, is presented. Kang enumerates the major factors affecting distribution including the transportation infrastructure and punitive taxation policies. Kellso gives an estimate on the number of employees working on software for the company. He also tells about the company's distribution strategy.

The article reports on the new warehouse of Jay Foods Inc. in Chicago, Illinois. According to the author, the new warehouse, called Mega, at the plant is the key factor to changes in the distribution system as well as the business model of the company. The author mentioned that all products stored and shipped from Mega are distributed to more than 200 stock-keeping units.

This article explains that questions about the reliability of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are increasing. TWIC is aimed at securing the country from inbound supply chain from terrorists. As TWIC begins its rollout, a growing number of participants in the global logistics and supply chain industry feel the government is rushing headlong with the program before all its components are satisfactorily tested.

This article explains the difference between success and failure when it comes to deploying information technology (IT) in supply chain management. It cites the well known IT supply chain management program of Nike and the well known success of Home Depot, Intel and Sun Microsystems. It says that success rate in IT deployment for supply chain management is one in three. For this reason chief executive officers are mostly skeptical when it comes to spending IT for supply chain.

This article presents the views of several business school professors on the trend in supply chain management. The professors include Arnold Maltz of Arizona State University, J. Paul Dittmann of the University of Tennessee, Thomas J. Goldsby of the University of Kentucky, C. John Langley Jr. of the Georgia Institute of Technology, A. Michael Knemeyer of the Ohio State University and Farzad Mahmoodi of Clarkson University. Most of them agree that the concepts of Lean Think and Six Sigma are being adopted in the supply chain sector.

The article focuses on the use of research to support packaging innovation. The author asserts that it is necessary for companies to understand which innovations are most likely to make a difference because new packaging systems often involve significant investments in new production processes and/or additional materials. He adds that marketers need to display a high probability of positive return-on-investment (ROI) to help justify investments to senior management. INSET: 8.

The article presents an outlook of the global supply chains in 2007 from various industry executives. Frank Vogl, co-founder of Transparency International and The Partnership for Transparency Fund, said that global trade is undermined by high levels of corruption. 2007 is the year when there could be progress in addressing this issue in meaningful ways at the international level. Beth Enslow, SVP for Enterprise Research at Aberdeen Group, said that in 2007, companies will continue to source more from emerging countries.

The article features the Pepsi Bottling Group, the largest bottler of Pepsi-Cola soft drinks and one of the top-performing beverage portfolios in the international beverage industry. This Somers, New York-based company is responsible for the distribution of more than half the Pepsi-Cola products sold in the United States as well as 40% of its worldwide volume. A new initiative being implemented by the company called Customer Connect introduced changes in sales and production forecasting. INSET: Efficient and accurate order-building.

This article discusses the difference between managing a domestic versus a global supply chain. It explains that variables like border crossings and multiple hand-offs make for more uncertainty, but experts say it all comes down to managing information. Truth be told, there are very few solely domestic companies left these days. Businesses are either directly sourcing overseas or their suppliers are; fewer and fewer companies are not selling their goods in international market.

This article argues that supply chains and logistics companies in the U.S. must be able to adapt as hurricanes become more disruptive with climate change. As the 2006 hurricane season gets underway this month, the specter of Katrina hovers in he air--a cloud made darker by authoritative predictions that this year will see a much higher than average level of severe storms. INSET: DHL Launches Disaster Response Team.

This article explains that the Supply Chain 2020 Project at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is producing landmark research destined to revolutionize how the industry think about "best practices." A measure of its perceived importance is its roster of corporate partners, which includes the likes of Intel, Procter and Gamble, and Texas Instruments. When finished, it promises to be a landmark in the evolution of global enterprise.

The article provides a guide for products on the market for transportation and distribution needs. Caterpillar's 2007 on-highway engine line consists of four models, namely, C7, C9, C13 and C15. Meanwhile, Allison Transmissions has extended its Highway Series of automatic transmissions' torque ranges and higher gross vehicle weight capacities that provide for greater engine options. Moreover, Hankook Tire has a number of radial tires suited for beverage delivery applications.

The article provides information on the packaging trends in European meat and poultry industries. In this context, it also makes a comparison between the packaging trends of Europe with that of United States. The biggest similar trend has been the move from foam and colored trays to clear trays. This was practiced to make the customers show the quality of the meat. The article also outlines some of the factors that have been impacting European meat and poultry packaging. Another popular trend in both the countries is regarding the addition from pure meat to more of a ready-meal type of approach. On comparison it was found that both countries needed to improve their central packaging in relation to meat and beef.

This article focuses on trends in the radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. RFID technology is used in many applications, such as vehicle tracking, supply chain management and homeland security and view applications surface regularly. One trend is in supply chain management: large retail companies are experimenting with RFID to track their goods. Hospitals and nursing homes are exploring RFID-based patient tagging, and airports are using RFID to track baggage. RFID-based systems are nothing new for access control applications. The lower maintenance costs associated with a contactless system are seen as convenient, even though the initial total cost for an RFID system may be higher. INSETS: What is RFID?;Electric Utility Company Employs Active RFID System.

Features several types of distribution equipment used in the beverage industry. Mid-Range C7 truck engine with ACERT technology from Caterpillar; Hydraulic liftgates for trucks and trailers from Thieman Tailgates; Stop/Turn & Tail Pedestal Mount Lamp from Arrow Safety Device.

Provides information about the development of the Supply Chain Operations Reference Model (SCOR), a roadmap that allows a company to analyze its supply chain processes. Provision of standardized metric definitions; Usability of the SCOR for inventory reduction and control; Importance of ensuring optimal selection of high-impact improvement initiatives that help companies achieve their strategic goals.

Focuses on the advances in supply chain strategy and processes at Ford Motor Co., an automobile manufacturer. Reasons for the decision to overhaul the supply chain and logistics processes at Ford; Designation of Penske Logistics as lead logistics provider of Ford for North America; Cost benefits of the supply chain strategy and processes.

The article focuses on the development in the case-ready redmeat packaging. There was more interest in case-ready two to three years ago because of labor shortage. Some companies are still experiencing healthy case-ready growth. Despite the recent slowdown, the total case-ready market is still expected to surpass the 2.8 billion packages. More than one-third of these case-ready packages will come from Wal-Mart, assuming planned growth of 213 stores this year and 240 in the next is fulfilled. Fresh pork is about one-third case-ready and expected to grow to more than 50 percent. And approximately half of all ground beef is in case-ready form.