Logistics

Procurement Reduces Costs to Deliver Services 17 Percent by Enhancing Customer Focus, Study Says

August 11, 2015

World-class procurement organizations now deliver services at 17 percent less cost than typical companies while offering improved effectiveness, largely by becoming more customer-centric, according to research from The Hackett Group Inc.

Managing a Terminal That Operates at the Speed of Oil

August 10, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Marquis Management was hit with a huge, sudden influx of crude oil shipments at its terminal on the Mississippi River. The company scrambled to find a planning and execution system that could cope with the surge of business.

How the Returns Process Can Be a 'Ticking Time Bomb' for Multichannel Retailers

August 10, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Tom Enright, research director of Gartner.

Improving Transit Time for Shipments of 'Deer Gear'

August 10, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Moving into new markets beyond the U.S., even to nearby Canada, has its complications. A marketer of outdoor apparel and gear partnered with Purolator International to ease the way.

Car Polish Maker Drops Dull 3PL for New One

August 10, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Sometimes, a change of partners is required to bring the best out of a company. Turtle Wax's transportation and inventory management got a brand new look when it partnered with LeSaint Logistics.

Matson Funds Improvements in New Alaska Operations

August 7, 2015

Matson Inc.

Matson Inc. is increasing its investment in its new Alaska operations, acquired from Horizon Lines Inc. in late May for $469m.

PrimeRevenue Debuts Capital Management Uni

August 7, 2015

PrimeRevenue Inc.

PrimeRevenue Inc., a platform for providing working capital financing, has created PrimeRevenue Capital Management.

Tool Strategically Plots Quickest Route to Market

August 7, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

When the Great Recession hit, an Irish dairy and nutritionals provider realized its manual method for managing transportation and delivery was woefully inadequate. The problem was solved when it automated routing and scheduling.

Encompass Plans Doubling of South Florida Distribution Facility

August 7, 2015

Encompass Supply Chain Solutions

Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, a provider of forward and reverse logistics services for a wide range of finished goods and replacement parts, is doubling the size of its distribution facility in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

MiX Telematics Brings In-Cab Monitoring to the U.S.

August 6, 2015

MiX Telematics

MiX Telematics, a provider of fleet and mobile asset-management tools, is now offering its in-cab monitoring system, MiX Vision, in the U.S.

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.