Square One Supply Chain Podcast

27: Using air cargo to optimize supply chain

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In this episode, we discuss when is the best time to use air cargo when moving products. We also talk about the challenges of complex multi-national supply chains and will there ever be a supply chain movie?   Featured article: Managing the risks of multinational supply chains http://www.supplychain247.com/article/managing_the_risks_of_multinational_supply_chains We talk about the depth of multinational supply chains and their risk management strategy.  Accompanying white paper: State of the Global Supply Chain http://www.supplychain247.com/paper/state_of_the_global_supply_chain/gt_nexus     Featured topic: Air Cargo and supply chain optimization http://www.investcalgaryregion.ca/blog/massively-boost-supply-chain-network-optimization-with-air-cargo   We discuss the following questions: How to know air is the best solution? Different air speeds? Use of  commercial airlines? Costs? Cost comparison between air vs. truck, vs. ocean, rail? Effect of oil prices? When it i