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What’s New & Hot in Transportation?
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Lisa Anderson M.B.A. - Manufacturing and Supply Chain Lisa Anderson M.B.A. - Manufacturing and Supply Chain
For Immediate Release:
Dateline: Claremont, CA
Wednesday, November 1, 2017

 
For example, according to Fran, e-commerce is rising, master plan business parks are growing, omni-channel is taking over, the need for flexibility is at an all-time high and much more.  We live in a complex environment and transportation is gaining a larger role.  How will we deliver significantly more to Amazon-type customers?  How will we address the challenges of the last mile?  And certainly, in California specifically, how will we do all this with the traffic congestion? And with dramatically less emissions and with greater sustainability?  Will Amazon start competing with UPS and FedEx and what sort of impact will it have?  Let alone autonomous vehicles….

What Should We Consider and/or What Impacts Could Arise?

Who knew transportation could be so complex?  As much as goes into transportation, consumers are trained to think of it as “free” (think Amazon Prime) and quick.  That certainly provides two conflicting forces!

A good start is to absorb the vast topic transportation has become.  Are you or someone in your company thinking about transportation from a strategic viewpoint?  It doesn’t matter whether you have zero e-commerce and transportation doesn’t seem to be an issue.  Your transportation assets and shared infrastructure will likely be impacted by the vast amount of change taking place.  What might occur?  Will UPS and FedEx respond to Amazon’s moves?  Will truck capacity increase with autonomous vehicles?  Will your loads become more expensive because trucking companies have to invest in new infrastructure or will they becomes less expensive since an autonomous driver does not have to sleep and rest after 11 hours?  And if you own your own fleet, there are many rules and regulations to consider.

Join us at APICS Inland Empire’s executive panel and networking symposium to learn about the latest transportation trends, technologies and more.

  

 

About APICS
APICS is the leading professional association for supply chain and operations management and the premier provider of research, education and certification programs that elevate end-to-end supply chain excellence, innovation and resilience. APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designations set the industry standard. With over 37,000 members and more than 250 international partners, APICS is transforming the way people do business, drive growth and reach global customers.


About APICS – Inland Empire
The APICS Inland Empire Chapter (APICS-IE) covers the Inland Empire region of Southern California, which spans the easternmost portion of Los Angeles county and includes San Bernardino and Riverside counties.  The chapter offers educational classes, programs and special events in the hotbeds of manufacturing and distribution activity including Ontario, Riverside and Temecula.  APICS-IE partners with other organizations supporting manufacturing and distribution such as the DMA (Distribution Management Association), neighboring APICS chapters, industry leaders and government officials in support of furthering the region’s workforce development and growth.

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Name: Lisa Anderson
Title: President
Group: LMA Consulting Group, Inc.
Dateline: Claremont, CA United States
Direct Phone: 909-630-3943
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