Logistics

Why Retailers Need to Take a More Holistic Approach to Improving Supply Chain Efficiency

December 20, 2013

The death of the mall. The rise of e-commerce. The whims of Millennials. The Gig Economy. The increasing unpredictability of “peak” season. The prospect of drone delivery, self-driving trucks and fully-automated DCs. You have to have a strong constitution to stay afloat in the flood of changes currently assailing the retail supply chain.

Peak Volumes: Can Your Systems Handle the Pressure?

December 20, 2013

Tryon Solutions

Load-testing technology offers today’s overworked logistics executive a powerful weapon in the fight against risk of supply chain disaster. As broader globalization, increased complexity, and shorter fulfillment times continue to increase pressure on supply chain operations, the range of possible outcomes has widened, with the good and the bad becoming more extreme. A number of factors can put your logistics applications at risk – the key is having confidence that your system will perform when the unexpected hits. This is where load testing comes in.

Marketers Advised to Know More About Supply Chain Side of Business

December 19, 2013

Biz Community

Technology has empowered customers in such a way that they are now in charge of the business relationship - a fact that's left many businesses playing catch-up. Companies and supply chains that fail to realize this risk losing customers if they don't respond to their needs.

Going Green: The SmartWay Transportation Partnership

December 19, 2013

Ashton Shaw, Sustainability Engineer, Menlo Worldwide Logistics

Case Study: DLA Grabs Control Over Demand Variability

December 19, 2013

Tovey Bachman, Sr Consultant, LMI and Bob Carroll, Chief, Planning Division, DLA

Lufthansa Cargo Begins Offering Real-Time Consignment Tracking

December 18, 2013

Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo is now offering customers real-time consignment tracking, through the use of GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) transponders.

Crowley's Puerto Rico Warehouse Receives Foreign Trade Zone Designation

December 18, 2013

Crowley Maritime

Crowley Maritime Corporation's Caribbean logistics unit has recently been granted reclassification of its Puerto Rico warehousing and distribution center to Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) status.

Key Steps to Designing - and Attaining - a Sustainable Supply Chain

December 18, 2013

Environmental Leader

Trusting your partners, treating other businesses how you would wish to be treated and extending participation beyond the first tier of suppliers are three key steps to building a sustainable trading partner network, according to supply chain software company E2open president and CEO Mark Woodward.

Five Ways Automotive Industry Can Help Change Direction of Your Industrial Supply Chain

December 18, 2013

Ryder

Best practices like just-in-time production, lean manufacturing and lean supply chain management have helped the world's premier automotive companies eliminate waste of all kinds: overproduction, waiting, unnecessary parts/product movements and processing, excess inventory, worker motions and defects.

EPA Competition to Award Grants for Diesel-Cleaning Projects at U.S. Ports

December 18, 2013

Maritime Executive

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the availability of $4m in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from marine and inland water ports, many of which are in areas that face environmental justice challenges.

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.