Logistics

Dubai World Forecasts Quick Growth at New Airport

May 22, 2013

The first full-service carrier to move to Dubai World Central (DWC), the emirate's new airport, will likely begin operations during the summer of 2014, according to Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths.

DHL to Inject $12.8m to Expand Vietnamese Footprint

May 22, 2013

SC Digital

DHL supply chain has committed to a $12.8m investment in its Vietnam operations, to be completed by 2015.

Inventory Is an Asset. Unless It's a Liability. Or Could It Be a Little of Each?

May 21, 2013

MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics

Depending on which corporate silo you belong to, inventory can be a liability, an asset or something in between. How do supply chain professionals overcome these biases and implement optimal inventory management solutions?

Power of One: Collaborative Planning & Execution Across the End-to-End Supply Chain

May 20, 2013

Kinaxis

Manufacturing Operations Management Critical in 'Curb' of Auto Recalls

May 20, 2013

Fred Thomas, Industry Director, Apriso

The latest spate of auto recalls came last month when auto giants Honda, Nissan, Toyota and Mazda were focused to recall more than 3.4 million vehicles as a result of faulty air bags originating from Takata Corp in Japan. Since the initial announcement, BMW has come forward with a related recall action of more than 200,000 of their cars.

When Will Ocean Container Rates Stop Their Decline?

May 20, 2013

Drewry

Average global freight rates have fallen to a 15-month low, according to Drewry's new online Container Freight Rate Insight.

Capacity Pinch Seen as Truck Fleets Continue to Shrink and Demand Rises

May 20, 2013

Fleet Owner

Although fleet bankruptcies get most of the attention, the slow, steady and largely unnoticed downsizing of fleets will have a major impact on freight capacity as tonnage picks up, according to Derek Leathers, president and COO of Werner Enterprises.

Patent Granted on RFID Tag-Location Information Technology

May 17, 2013

RF Controls

RF Controls LLC, a provider of radio frequency identification smart antenna hardware and software, has received a foundational patent for its technology capable of tracking UHF passive RFID tags with accuracy within 12 inches.

'City of Pharma' Hub Unveiled by CEVA Logistics in Italy

May 17, 2013

EIN News

CEVA Logistics, a supply chain company, announced the official opening of the City of Pharma in Italy. The hub, which covers an area of 20,000 square meters, is strategically located in Stradella, in the province of Pavia and is fully dedicated to the warehousing and handling of products destined for healthcare distribution channels.

Ensuring the 'Last Mile' in Customer Satisfaction

May 17, 2013

Mike Lee, CEO, Airclic

We live in a world rife with the daily experience (and expectation) of instant gratification. Nowhere is that demand greater than in the relationship between a business and its suppliers. From a delayed order confirmation email, to a missed delivery time, to a damaged or incorrect order"”these are the make-or-break occurrences that represent the distinction between happy customers and a suddenly precarious customer-supplier dynamic.

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.