Logistics

100 Great Supply Chain Partners 2013: Strengthening Your Global Network

August 16, 2013

Remember when words like "globalization" seemed to be enough to drive some folks into the streets in protest? Surely, most of us have accepted that business is the way of the world. That's especially true when it is almost as easy to do trade with someone halfway around the globe as it is halfway across town. Just look at how interwoven we are in world commerce.

Schneider National Opens Service Facility in Phoenix

August 15, 2013

Schneider National Inc.

Schneider National Inc., a provider of truckload, intermodal and logistics services, is opening a facility in Phoenix, Ariz.

Terrorist Threat to Ocean Cargo Industry Said to Be Growing More Likely

August 15, 2013

Maritime Executive

A maritime attack from Al-Qaeda or other affiliate terrorist groups is now increasingly likely, maritime security firm Gulf of Aden Group Transits (GoAGT) has warned.

August Merchandise Imports to Show Continuing Increase; Volume for Year Expected to Beat 2012

August 15, 2013

Following negative numbers in four of the last five months, import volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to grow 1.7 percent in August over the same month last year and should continue to see gains through the holiday season and the remainder of 2013, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. The year is expected to end with a 2.4-percent increase over 2012.

Glut of Vessels, High Fuel Prices to Lead to Global Shipping Industry Decline, Report Says

August 14, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

In the coming years, the global shipping industry is expected to decline by five percent to 10 percent, according to Global Shipping Industry 2013 - Forecast, Trends and Opportunities, a report from Taiyou Research.

Meeting Customer Expectations No. 1 Logistics Objective, Survey Finds

August 14, 2013

Arabian Supply Chain

Logistics complexity - in the form of fragmented channels, increased product variations, and consumer demand for customized solutions - has been increasing, according to a global study published by BVL International, a worldwide supply chain and logistics membership organization.

Developing the Supply Chain in E-Commerce Era

August 14, 2013

Multi-Channel Merchant

Retail has an $800bn problem, according to research firm IHL Group. That is the collective cost of inventory distortion in out-of-stocks and overstocks among retailers today, and it could increase same-store sales by 9.2 percent if completely fixed.

8 Tips on Calculating the ROI of an SCP&O Solution

August 13, 2013

Quintiq

While it is impossible to determine the exact returns on an SCP&O investment, these tips will help you arrive at a solid estimate.

Samuel Shapiro & Co. Launches Corporate University

August 13, 2013

Samuel Shapiro & Co.

Logistics service provider Samuel Shapiro & Co. Inc. has created Shapiro University, to supply employees and customers with educational training.

Leveraging the Benefits of Mobilization in the Field Services Industry

August 12, 2013

Psion

By choosing the right solution, field service organizations can streamline processes and realize immediate returns on their investment.

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.