Square One Supply Chain Podcast

In this episode, we discuss what supply chains need to know about dimensional pricing. We look at Elon Musk and Tesla's announcement on autonomous trucks and cargo vehicles and how it will impact the movement of goods. We get excited with NFL training camps right around the corner.    Featured article:  Tesla developing a fleet of autonomous trucks http://www.supplychain247.com/article/tesla_developing_a_fleet_of_autonomous_semi_trucks We discuss: Implications of autonomous cargo vehicles on the supply chain Pros and cons to labour     Featured topic: Dimensional pricing and supply chain http://www.investcalgaryregion.ca/blog/dimensional-pricing-in-canada-what-supply-chains-need-to-know We discuss the following questions:  What is dimensional pricing? How do you calculate it? Why does Amazon put our small orders in huge boxes? Why it could be cheaper to ship smaller items in bigger packages How do you calculate it? Cost of dimensional weight price?