Day: December 28, 2018

Nashville Becomes a Hub for Amazon’s Growing Logistics Focus

Amazon is Going to Need a Warehouse to Store all of it Products.
Amazon is Going to Need a Warehouse to Store all of it Products.

Think your business’ supply chain logistics issues are overwhelming? In recent news, Amazon will be opening an Operations Center of Excellence in Nashville, Tennessee in efforts to optimize its ultra-complex supply chain – one that delivered 5-billion packages in 2017 through Prime alone.

Hello, Paycheck!

Announced alongside its HQ2 location on November 13th, the Nashville operations center is expected to add 5,000 white-collar jobs to the area, sourcing talent from the flourishing region. Considered an up-and-coming locale and hosting a booming job market, the city saw an influx of more Millennials from 2010-2015 than NYC, marking its illustrious reputation as a popular destination. With the potential for an Amazon job with a median salary of $158,000 these figures may continue to rise.

Hot Market

Already a hub for the healthcare industry, many supply chain gurus already call Nashville home, with companies like Dollar General and Tractor Supply likewise utilizing the area as the home-base of their (industry-lauded) supply chain operations. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that schools with leading logistics programs like Auburn and University of Tennessee are nearby. The area is simply in an ideal locale for sourcing and retaining talent.

Room-to-Grow

Could a mega-warehouse be next? Break out your motorized trailer dollies! While Nashville may not a perfect fit, there’s a chance that it may offer a decent market for future warehouses, with access to seaports in Georgia and the Carolina’s. But its not as ideal as the 80-acre warehouse location opening next year in Tucson, Arizona, or prospective locations in Louisville, Kentucky; Charlotte, North Carolina; or Reno, Nevada. Employing 1,500 people, fulfillment sites comprise 20% of Amazon’s workforce.

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Trailer Load Theft is a Serious and Growing Problem

Don't Leave Your Vehicle and Your Company's Transported Products Susceptible to Theft.
Don’t Leave Your Vehicle and Your Company’s Transported Products Susceptible to Theft.

Using a powered trailer mover in the yard protects from damage and injuries, but what about threats to safe transport of goods? Valuable loads carried in commercial trucks make them appealing targets of cargo thieves.

Trailer load theft isn’t a new problem, but improvements in technology give the bad guys new tools that make them even more dangerous. Here’s what you need to know about cargo theft along with tips to protect drivers and product.

Types of Trailer Load Theft

“Straight” thefts occur when cargo is stolen directly from an unattended trailer, often at a truck stop or parking lot. These incidents are generally crimes of opportunity where the thief takes advantage of a situation, sometimes on the spur of the moment.

“Strategic” thefts are planned crimes where the thief uses sophisticated methods to fraudulently obtain possession of the cargo.

What Is Social Engineering?

Social engineering is an increasingly popular technique in which thieves search Internet sources such as public load boards for possible targets. Sometimes they may even post fake loads and solicit bids to get carrier information.

Tips to Prevent Cargo Theft

According to experts, educated and alert drivers are the best defense against trailer load thieves.

– Be well-rested and attentive to surroundings at all times.

– Conduct a walk-around inspection of the truck before and after every stop.

– Fuel up before loading.

Shippers can also take steps to reduce theft risk:

– Work only with licensed brokers who implement thorough vetting of carriers.

– Always verify driver, truck and pickup confirmation numbers at the pickup point.

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