When you’ve spent months sweating over the details of an important project, your last concern – literally – is making sure it’s shipped to its destination in a timely and uncomplicated way. At ICAT Logistics Detroit, we’ve learned clients can put their delivery...
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in the United States perform a critical role that is being undermined because of a serious shortage in their ranks. These men and women are the official guardians of our borders, charged with protecting our citizens against...
A new report on supply chain issues faced by manufacturers found big operational problems at many manufacturing firms - especially when cost-cutting was concerned. State of the Global Supply Chain by GT Nexus, which sells cloud platforms, is the result of a poll of...
The fast-growing use of robotics in our logistics business is no surprise. Robots can lift more, reach higher, sort, stack, pack and detect defects. Their increased usage coincides with an ever-increasing demand for quick turnaround on order fulfillment, efficiency,...
The effects of an erratic global economy and a slowdown in important markets like China have sent a ripple of uncertainty through the logistics, freight forwarding and supply industries that will likely last through this year and beyond. News reports spotlight the...
ICAT Logistics Detroit customers and suppliers are under increased pressure to maximize the efficiency of their supply organizations and reduce expenses. As a result, many are taking a closer look at costs and supplier relationships, which have become more complex and...
Look for big changes in the global supply, logistics and freight industries in the year to come. What follows is a short list of some of the issues and innovations that are on our mind at ICAT Logistics Detroit as 2015 gives way to a new and promising year for our...
Under pressure from stiffer competition and tougher economics, many of our clients are taking a second look at suppliers in countries they once avoided and asking: “So, the price is right, but how’s the quality and what kind of service will I get?” “We never...
What price are you willing to pay to cut corners with your business? Consider Volkswagen, which is a case study in short-sighted short cuts. The German automaker appeared to be riding high until September when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency revealed the...
When you’re shipping medical devices to a foreign destination, it’s important to understand the rules in the countries of both export and import. Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Products approved by the FDA may be exported anywhere in the world without prior...
(Please note: We do not ship personal items)