Logistics

Aerospace Supply Chain Companies in India on the Rise

February 11, 2013

Slowly and steadily, a handful of Indian aerospace companies are getting absorbed into the global supply chain of OEMs. For instance, in the opto-electronics segment, the new Samtel-Thales Avionics joint venture "plans to become the first electro-optic house in the country," said executive director Puneet Kaura. By 2015, the company intends to supply the infrared search and track system as standard equipment for the Dassault Rafale fighter for the Indian Air Force. Meanwhile, the Thales-Bharat Electronics surface radar joint venture is on track and will be fully operational by March, said Eric Lenseigne, Thales's country head for India. "Offsets at a later stage could be a possibility."

Freight Railroads Plan to Invest $24.5Bn, Fill About 11,000 Positions in 2013

February 11, 2013

Association of American Railroads

The nation's major freight railroads plan to invest an estimated $24.5bn in 2013 to build, maintain and upgrade America's rail network to ensure freight railroads can continue to deliver for the nation's economy, according to the Association of American Rialroads. This investment includes $13bn in projected capital expenditures, which go toward upgrading or enhancing rail network capacity in the year ahead.

Transforming Logistics Outsourcing

February 8, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Greg Aimi, research director with Gartner, joins us in a discussion of new ideas in logistics outsourcing, including the move from transaction-based to strategic relationships between providers and their customers.

Highly Attractive Asia Pacific Logistics Market Is Transforming Quickly, Report Finds

February 8, 2013

Transport Intelligence

Asia Pacific's logistics industry continues to develop at a fast rate despite the economic weakness of its two largest trade partners - the EU and the U.S.

Retailers' RFID Programs Have Major Implications for Relationships with Suppliers

February 8, 2013

ChainLink Research

Some of the biggest names in retail"”such as Walmart, Macy's, Marks & Spencer, Dillard's, JCP and others"”have implemented large-scale item-level RFID initiatives, in full production rollout. These have big implications for suppliers.

Coping with the Ever-Changing Supply Chain Environment

February 8, 2013

Steve Jordan, Director of Supply Chain Solutions, Axway

Association for Advancing Automation Launches New Web Site

February 7, 2013

The Association for Advancing Automation, the umbrella trade group for the Robotic Industries Association, AIA - Advancing Vision + Imaging, and the Motion Control Association, has launched a new web site, www.A3automate.org.

New HighJump App Enables EDI Data Tracking and Reporting

February 7, 2013

HighJump Software

The TrueCommerce EDI (electronic data interchange) application of HighJump Software allows for tracking and reporting on EDI data, with built-in transaction history and reporting features.

Infor Develops Version 10.2 of Supply-Chain Execution Tool

February 7, 2013

Infor

Infor has released version 10.2 of Infor Supply Chain Execution (SCE), software that supports warehousing and logistics management.

Are You Making Return, Repurchase Information Readily Available to Customers?

February 7, 2013

MultiChannel Merchant

In marketing, emphasis is often placed on the initial efforts to get a customer interested in a product or service. This is a natural part of the sales cycle, of course, but it tends to overshadow the very important aspect of repeat business and the contribution it makes to overall success.

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.