Square One Supply Chain Podcast

In this episode, we discuss how to choose the best option when deciding to ship by air or sea.    Featured News:  Our featured news looks at the risks involved when shipping products and how to reduce and/or mitigate these risks.   http://multichannelmerchant.com/opsandfulfillment/bad-things-happen-good-cargo-28072015/#_   In our main topic, we look at the five factors to consider when choosing between air or ocean shipping.  1. Total Cost 2. Reliability 3. Speed: fast or slow 4. Accessibility 5. Sustainability   Accompanying article: http://www.investcalgaryregion.ca/blog/shipping-by-sea-or-air-%E2%80%93-which-ones-best-for-you   Featured Resource: Great whitepaper on calculating the cost of shipping by air or sea: http://power-cast-conform.com/pdf/shipping%20Cost%20Comparaison.pdf