Logistics

As Transportation Costs Rise, So Does Interest in Reducing Packaging or Even the Size of Product

January 7, 2014

Densification is the process of reducing product size (volume or weight) while maintaining or increasing its value. This is not a new trend. In fact, it is a tenet of good supply chain management and logistics, according to a four-part blog series published by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics.

Data Collected by Logistics Companies Useful for Analyzing Consumer Trends, Study Finds

January 7, 2014

DHL

Logistics companies generate huge amounts of data that could give companies competitive advantage, according to DHL's newly released "Big Data in Logistics" trend report.

Old Dominion Moves to Expanded Service Center in Fort Myers

January 6, 2014

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has relocated and expanded its service center in Fort Myers, Fla.

Dassault SystÃ¨mes Unveils Tool for Quality Management by Manufacturer

January 6, 2014

Dassault SystÃ¨mes

Dassault SystÃ¨mes has announced the Apriso Quality Solution from its Delmia brand.

Trucking's Hours-of-Service Rest Rules Could Mean Higher Consumer Costs, Study Finds

January 6, 2014

University of Tennessee

New federal regulations mandating rest time for truckers could mean increased costs for consumers, according to study from the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Intermodal Thrives, While Long-haul Trucking Dives

January 6, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Intermodal is on a roll.

LDC Joins With PostNL for Postal Delivery in U.K.

January 3, 2014

LDC

The investment firm LDC has joined with the Netherlands' PostNL to launch an end-to-end postal delivery service in the U.K.

2013 Supply Chain Innovation Awards, Presented by SupplyChainBrain & CSCMP

January 3, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Innovation of the Year: Smart packaging creates right size box for every item shipped from e-commerce centers Winner: Staples & Packsize International; Runner-Up: PepsiCo; Finalists: LMI, Motorola Solutions, Pa. Liquor Control Board, IBM

Is Transportation Becoming a Commodity?

January 3, 2014

Mary Holcomb, Associate Professor, SCM, University of Tennessee

Stepping in to Help the Charity Samaritan's Feet

January 3, 2014

Chad Palmer, VP - Client Development, Transportation Insight

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.