RBW Showcased At Summit

RBW was proud to be featured in The Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics' video they debuted last week at the Georgia Logistics Summit. Our state is perfectly positioned to be a leader in logistics and we are flattered we were chosen to be highlighted alongside some of Georgia's most innovative companies. Our move last year into Savannah, the nation's fastest growing port, couldn't have happened at a better time.

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The Devil Is In The Details

We can't stress it enough - attention to detail can make or break any supply chain. That's why we made this puzzle particularly tough. Tiny, tiny things like the lack of detail on the stern of freighter "D" can make a big difference. If you found the answer to this puzzle, congrats! If you're looking for answers to move your business forward, call RBW Logistics.

Supply Chain Challenges

Supply chain managers have seen increasing challenges to create, and keep, efficient and effective supply chain methods. Here we discuss five of the biggest supply chain challenges.

1. Customer service - Supply chain management is all about providing the right product in the right quantity to the right place and the right time. Seems simple, but can get complicated...quickly.

3. Cost control - Operating costs are under extreme pressure by rising energy/fuel and freight costs, greater number of global customers, technology, increasing labor rates and new regulations and rising commodity prices.

5. Planning & risk management - In order to stay as efficient and effective as possible, periodic assessments and redesigns are needed. These adjustments are in response to changes in the market - changes such as new product launches, global sourcing, credit availability and the need to protect intellectual property. These risks must be identified and quantified in order to control and mitigate.

7. Supplier/partner relationship management - It is important to create, understand and follow mutually agreed upon standards to better understand current performance and opportunities for improvement. Having two different methods for measuring and communicating performance and results wastes time and effort. Trust the system that was put in place for consistent results and better supplier/partner relationships.

9. Talent - This was touched on in a previous post. It is becoming increasingly more difficult to find qualified and interested talent. Supply chain leaders need an extensive understanding of the key competencies and duties needed for supply chain management roles and the ability to efficiently source specific skill sets and methods for developing future leaders.

Invest in Our Roadways

On July 31, Georgia voters have a wonderful opportunity to invest in the future of this State’s economic development and prosperity. On the ballot will be a Transportation Special Local Option Sales Tax (TSPOLST). The vote is being conducted regionally across the state. Each region has the choice to independently approve this investment with the funds raised in that region, being invested in that region. In total if all twelve regions pass this measure, $19 billion would be raised for investment into much needed transportation infrastructure. According to the Federal Highway Administration, every $1 billion invested in highway construction and improvements supports 27,823 jobs and generates up to $2.5 billion in direct and indirect economic activity.

Every penny that is raised in the local regions will be spent on local projects with local oversight. A local citizens’ accountability committee will be appointed in each region to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget. Of the total revenue raised in each region, 75 percent will go toward the regional projects lists and 25 percent will go back to cities and counties to use for local transportation projects.

While Georgia is the third fastest growing state, it ranks 49th in transportation spending per capita. Our continued investment in our roadways is more important now as it has ever been. The growth of Savannah port along with Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport have made Georgia a centerpiece of global connectivity. We must not take this for granted.

On July 31st, voters in Georgia’s 12 regions will have the chance to say YES to a better future with more jobs and safer roads.

Beware these Traffic Jams

The upcoming Memorial Day holiday will cause headaches for many travelers. Nearly everyone makes a getaway to see family or head to the beach for rest and relaxation.

BusinessInsider.com reported on this foursquare infographic with the weekend’s most crowded travel hubs based on checkins on the social media network. Try and avoid them at all costs – don’t say we didn’t warn you.