Logistics

How's Life After Air Force's Enterprise Combat Support System Was Shot Down?

July 31, 2013

Mark Douglas, USAF Col. (Ret.) and Defense Client Executive, ARRAY Info Tech

With the federal CIO's push to end wasteful spending, and a new mandate to work more effectively with the tools already in place - what's next for the United States Air Force?

To Increase Rental Income, Are Banks That Control Warehouses Slowing Load-out of Inventory?

July 31, 2013

CFO

Tim Weiner, global risk manager of commodities and metals at MillerCoors LLC, smells a rat in his supply chain. He believes bank holding companies, through their control and ownership of stores of aluminum, are inflating the metal's prices.

Cheap Natural Gas Powers Boom in U.S. Chemicals Industry

July 31, 2013

Bloomberg Business Week

Ships sailing north from Chile are bringing an unusual cargo to the United States: chemical factories.

Helping Your Business Expand to China

July 30, 2013

Penske Logistics

China and the wider Asia-Pacific market present an incredible opportunity for businesses

DHL Releases Mobile App for Ocean, Airfreight

July 30, 2013

Arabian Supply Chain

DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight arm of Deutsche Post DHL, has launched a mobile app for customers to track their ocean and airfreight shipments.

Automating Global Trade at GE Healthcare

July 30, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

GE Healthcare needed an automated solution to screen its many global customers against restricted and denied parties lists, but that solution also had to work seamlessly with multiple existing ERP systems. George Grabher, ITC Program Leader at GE Healthcare, explains how a global trade management solution from Amber Road meets these needs.

Making the Supply Chain a Better Career Path for Women

July 30, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Ann Drake, CEO of DSC Logistics and one of the few female chief executives in the logistics industry, discusses the supply chain as a career path for women and the goals of AWESOME (Achieving Womens' Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management and Education), a new organization that she founded.

Driving Innovation in 3PL Relationships

July 29, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

To retain and keep profitable customers in today's economic environment, 3PLs must provide innovative solutions that make the supply chain more efficient for both the customer and the provider, says John Dillon of APL Logistics.

Flexibility and Predictability Are 'Must Haves' for Abercrombie & Fitch Supply Chain

July 29, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Building a supply chain that is both flexible and predictable can be a challenge, but retail giant Abercrombie & Fitch says both these qualities are essential to keeping its stores stocked with fresh fashions. Larry Grischow, supply chain vice president, explains how A&F uses global trade management to help achieve this goal.

Weakness in Asia Pacific Air Cargo Markets Continues

July 29, 2013

Air Cargo World

Prolonged weakness continued in June for the Asia Pacific air cargo markets, according to preliminary traffic figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.

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.