Logistics

Offshoring Has Lost Its Luster

July 31, 2015

Reshoring is delivering wide-ranging benefits for an increasing number of U.S. manufacturers, who see it as a way to maintain (or regain) global competitiveness. According to the Reshoring Initiative, in 2003 about 140,000 jobs were lost to offshoring. In 2014, for the first time in two decades, the U.S. realized a net gain of 10,000 reshored jobs.

Shopping Center Developer Caters to Online Shoppers With New Pickup Service

July 31, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

SmartCentres, the largest shopping center developer in Canada, has launched a popular drive-in pickup service for e-commerce customers. Located at existing shopping centers, Penguin Pickup accepts deliveries from any online retailer.

Racing to Your Door: The Cutting Edge of E-Commerce Delivery

July 31, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The race is heating up over who will dominate the world of "last-mile" delivery of online retail orders.

The Sustainable Supply Chain

July 30, 2015

Qlik

Realizing Cost Savings and Increased Efficiencies through Data Discovery

Balancing Priorities in the Supply Chain

July 30, 2015

Qlik

How Data Discovery Reveals Unseen Associations and Opportunities

Aberdeen Research Report

July 30, 2015

Aberdeen Research

Supply Chain Intelligence: Descriptive, Prescriptive, and Predictive Optimization

Grimaldi Group Enhances Med-West Africa Service

July 30, 2015

Grimaldi Group

The Grimaldi Group is enhancing its Mediterranean Express Service (MEX), linking ports in the Mediterranean with West Africa.

Issues Impacting 3PL Financial Stability

July 30, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Mergers and acquisition in the 3PL industry are on the upswing, with deals in the first two quarters of this year outpacing all of last year, says Ronald Lentz of G2 Capital Advisors. Lentz looks at factors driving this trend and other issues impacting the industry's financial health.

CargoSmart Unveils Big Schedules Search Engine

July 30, 2015

CargoSmart Limited

CargoSmart Limited, a vendor of shipment-management software, has created Big Schedules, a sailing-schedule search platform that helps shippers and logistics service providers to manage and visualize their ocean routes.

The Impact of Bad Contracting Practices in the Logistics Industry

July 30, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Contract terms being demanded by shippers and consignees in their agreements with logistics providers have become unacceptably onerous and one-sided, says Philip M. Coughlin of Expeditors International. Coughlin details common requirements, such as shifting all risk to providers, which he considers unfair, as well as discussing ideas on how to move forward.

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.