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18: Why use intermodal transportation, Ferrari's and supply chain, and Reg as an agent of change
Category: Business
Duration: 00:27:02
Publish Date: 2015-10-28 08:00:00
Description:

In this episode, we discuss intermodal transportation and why your business would use it. We also review Ferrari's recent IPO and connection to supply chain management. Finally we see if Reg is an agent of change in supply chain.

 

Topic article: 12 tips to maximize intermodal transportation efficiency

http://www.investcalgaryregion.ca/blog/12-tips-to-maximize-intermodal-transportation-efficiency

 

Featured News: Ferrari races ahead on wall street

http://www.supplychain247.com/article/ferrari_races_ahead_on_wall_street

We look at:

  • Push or pull system in supply chain?
    • Push: stock goods and hope customers buys supply
    • Pull: react to customer orders
  • How sales and marketing tied to the supply chain systems
  • The first 3D printed supercar

 

 

Featured topic: 

Using intermodal transportation

We look to answer the following questions: 

  1. What is intermodal transportation? Why/when to use it?
  2. Cost benefits?
  3. How to maximize intermodal efficiency?
  4. Can you share space on intermodal containers? 
  5. What are the container sizes?
  6. When wouldn’t you use intermodal?
  7. How about storing and transporting perishable goods? use of Reefers?
  8. How much planning do you need when using intermodal?
  9. Do you need to rely on a 3PL to handle intermodal?

 

Featured resource: Rail intermodal keeps america moving

https://www.aar.org/BackgroundPapers/Rail%20Intermodal.pdf

Great backgrounder, by the Association of American Railroads, on the significance of rail intermodal as an alternative to highway shipping.

 

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