Freight and Logistics Archives

Health supply chains in the fight to end malaria

by Marloes Dijkema-boyd | Apr 24, 2023 | Freight and Logistics, Malaria, Procurement, Quality assurance QA, Supply chain

World Malaria Day, observed on April 25th every year, is a reminder of the ongoing fight against the deadly disease that claims many lives every year. Malaria is preventable and treatable, but it remains a significant public health issue, particularly in sub-Saharan...

Engaging stakeholders to drive supply chain efficiencies through Load Optimization initiatives

by Sinette Goosen | Mar 31, 2023 | Freight and Logistics, Supply chain

Load Optimization saves costs and reduces the logistics carbon footprint. In 2021 and 2022, PFSCM engaged stakeholders to optimize 1,000 shipments resulting in $5 million in freight cost savings. 80% of products procured by PFSCM qualify for Load Optimization. As a...

Using data loggers and data collaboratively to drive positive change in global health supply chains

by Sinette Goosen | Oct 24, 2022 | Freight and Logistics

by Marloes Dijkema-Boyd, PFSCM Digital Media Specialist at PFSCM based in the Netherlands. Data and analytics in global health play a critical role in increasing efficiencies and improving sustainability while mitigating risk. Through the use of data, organizations...

Paving the way for compliant cold chain shipping beyond diagnostics

by Sinette Goosen | Apr 22, 2021 | Freight and Logistics, Uncategorized

by Sinette Goosen, PFSCM Communications Officer based in the Netherlands. The Partnership for Supply Chain Management (PFSCM) has recently strengthened its cold chain capabilities, not only to meet and exceed the changing needs of our clients, but also to prepare for...

Non-tarrif barriers: why do they exist and how does PFSCM navigate this environment

by Sinette Goosen | Nov 30, 2018 | Freight and Logistics

by Chris Warren Non-tariff barriers are non-tax measures encountered during the importation of commodities. These are frequently encountered by the Partnership for Supply Chain Management (PFSCM) during importation processes. Some of these contribute little to delays...

“Red Zone” happens every year; here’s what to do about it

by Sinette Goosen | Sep 26, 2018 | Freight and Logistics

By Andy Savoy-Burke, PFSCM Senior 4PL Services Officer. What is the Red Zone? Holiday shopping, and the supply chains that meet that demand, are the main cause of the largest annual demand fluctuation in cargo prices. This affects the containerized ocean and air cargo...