The document discusses various logistics challenges and their solutions, including transporting a 44-foot totem pole from rural British Columbia to Buenos Aires, Argentina; exporting drilling rods from Edmonton to Barbados; and delivering ventilation equipment crates from Winnipeg to Cartagena, Colombia under a tight 4-day deadline. It emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs, effective project management, and adapting transportation methods to cargo type and destination, whether containerized, breakbulk, air freight or less-than-container load.

1. Networking: The “fuel” that runs effective logistics and supply chain operations.

2. PROJECT & LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
Supply Chain Management (SCM) success hinges on identifying operational requirements, creating sound
action plans, and effectively coordinating with cross functional teams to achieve objectives.
The Challenge: Priceless Artwork - 44’ long Totem Pole located in rural British Columbia needed in Buenos Aires,
Argentina as part of Canadian exhibition.
The Strategy: Attention to detail and accuracy are paramount to success. Careful reading of customer’s requirements
and needs ensures utilizing the right processes, correct cargo handling and safe transport.

3. Critical chain project management (CCPM) is a method of planning and overseeing project execution designed to deal
with uncertainties inherent in managing projects, while taking into consideration limited availability of resources
(geographic location, human skills, as well as management & support capacity) needed to execute projects. A proven
record of success in CCPM is represented through my work in the mining, oil and gas exploration industries.
26’ long Drilling Rods in Edmonton are MST 1500VD Morooka tracked vehicle Crated aluminium processing parts for
prepared for export to Barbados National for Foraco water drilling Noumea, New Mozal S.A.R.L. awaits loading on vessel
Oilfield. Caledonia. destined to Maputo, Mozambique.
Mining parts lashed to 40’ Flat Rack for Prinoth GT 3000 readied for export to 45’ Tanker Trailer in London, Ontario awaits
Koniambo Nickel Mine, Noumea, New Boart Longyear mineral exploration pick up & delivery to port for Lagos, Nigeria.
Caledonia. operations Ghana, West Africa.

4. Successful Problem Solving and Troubleshooting Management is taking an “impossible” situation and
making it possible for the customer.
Problem #1 ‐ Die Tooling Machine (17,416 lbs - L 112”x W 64” x H 60”)
Manufactured in Concord, Ontario urgently needed on site in San Jose Costa Rica. Deadline: 4 days
Solution: Dedicated truck load ex works to Miami International Airport for direct morning flight to San Jose.
Figure 1 ‐ Die Tooling Machine undergoes Figure 2 ‐ Factory ready, machine is crated Figure 3 ‐ Delivered by truck to Miami
preparations for export by manufacturer. for handling and overseas export. crate awaits air transport to Costa Rica.
Problem #2 ‐ 2 Crates Ventilation Equipment ( 8,746 lbs – L 276” x W 137” x H 147” , 6,260 lbs – L 136” x W 129” x H 139”)
Manufactured in Winnipeg, Manitoba for export to Cartagena, Colombia
Solution: Crate equipment at source to prevent cargo damage and facilitate transportation and handling. Truck escort from
Winnipeg to Montreal for furtherance to Port of New York for cargo blocking & bracing onto 1 x 40‘ Flat Rack.
Figure 1 ‐ Crates are loaded on Figure 2 ‐ Crates arrive in Montreal and are Figure 3 ‐ Crates pass marine cargo survey
Step Deck Trailer for transport to Montreal. reloaded on truck to port of New York. and await loading on to vessel for Colombia.

5. Big or Small? Effective Account Management starts with understanding the client’s wants, needs and
translating the process into cost effective cargo management that both delivers and meets expectations.
Less than Container Load (LCL) ideal Air Freight when time and delivery of Caterpillar D7 Bulldozer is handled as Roll
for small parcels . Consolidated cargo cargo is paramount . On/Roll Off vessel cargo destined for
prepared for truck delivery to Miami. export to Tema, Ghana.
Full Container Load (FCL) the “box” is the When outside the “box” is required. Reel Break Bulk when cargo is big and bulky. 36’
global standard for modern day cargo of Cable loaded on 20’ Flat Rack is Brewing Tanks readied in New York for Red
handing and transportation . readied for export to Santos, Brazil. Stripe Brewery, Kingston, Jamaica.