Logistics

40 Costly Pitfalls of Inventory Replenishment

June 4, 2013

Blue Ridge

Discover where you have opportunity and where to attack to assure maximum profit for your company

10 Steps to a World-Class Inventory Investment Team

June 4, 2013

Blue Ridge

Prepare, develop, perform and in all things...think financially

Comdata Unveils New Tool for Truck-Fleet Management

June 4, 2013

Comdata Corp.

Comdata Corp. has launched FleetAdvance, a program to help companies improve purchasing decisions, manage fuel costs and improve truck-driver behavior.

Logistics and Transportation Management Education Offered by APU

June 4, 2013

Fleet Owner

The American Society of Transportation and Logistics (ASTL) has granted an academic waiver to American Public University (APU) for its undergraduate and graduate transportation and logistics degree programs.

4000 African Employees Develop International Logistics Skills

June 4, 2013

All Africa

DHL Express said it has trained 4000 of its employees in 51 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa using an in-house Certified International Specialists learning and development program.

Shippers Rely More on Collaboration to Manage Freight, NASSTRAC Study Reveals

June 4, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Brian Everett, executive director of NASSTRAC, reveals results of a shipper study on freight management and discusses other NASSTRAC initiatives.

Insights on Transportation Spend Management

June 4, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Functional silos and lack of visibility across an organization are two factors that contribute to sub-optimal management of transportation spend. Richard Erickson of Syncada and Allan Miner of C.T. Logistics discuss how freight audit/payment solutions help overcome these challenges.

As Oil Interests Move Into West African Waters, So Do Growing Numbers of Pirates

June 4, 2013

Maritime Executive

While the frequency of pirate attacks off the Horn of Africa has fallen to its lowest level since 2009, this is no time to celebrate. Somali pirates still hold two vessels for ransom with 60 crew members as hostages. More alarming, however, is the increase in the capabilities of pirate groups in West Africa's Gulf of Guinea, now challenging Somalia as the world's most dangerous place to sail.

Keeping It Cool: Challenges in Temperature-Controlled Transportation

June 3, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

RWI, an asset-based 3PL specializing in temperature-controlled transportation, recently conducted a survey of shippers with cold supply chains to better understand their needs and challenges. Chris Taylor, director of sales and marketing, discusses the results.

Initiatives in Florida to Enhance the State's Position as a Transportation Hub

June 3, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Bob O'Malley, CSX Transportation's resident vice president for Florida, discusses initiatives to improve the state's transportation infrastructure and the importance of advocacy at the state level.

Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before through logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during local and global shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As transportation and distribution services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics and cargo solutions to power their supply chains.