Logistics

Retail Imports Return to Normal After Surge to Clear Backlog

May 12, 2015

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is returning to normal levels as officials prepare to count votes on ratification of a new West Coast labor agreement that ended months of uncertainty, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Chargebacks as Remedy, Not Punishment

May 12, 2015

Ken Lettre, VP-Vendor Compliance & Relations, Stage Stores

Real-life Applications for Drones in the Supply Chain

May 12, 2015

Jonathan Evans, CEO, Skyward

Trust but Verify to Ensure On-Time Performance from Suppliers

May 12, 2015

John Gross, Eastern Regional Manager, Haverty's

Keeping Business Moving Amidst the Driver Shortage

May 11, 2015

Ryder

DHL Deploys Helicopters for Deliveries in Downtown Chicago

May 11, 2015

DHL

DHL is now utilizing helicopters to deliver letters and packages of up to 650 pounds in downtown Chicago.

FAA Needs to Stop Droning on About UAVs

May 11, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

So the Federal Aviation Administration has given Amazon.com, Inc. permission to begin testing delivery drones in the U.S. But there are still a number of logistical hurdles to be overcome, before the technology becomes feasible for everyday commercial use.

Building a Culture of Safety

May 11, 2015

David Haley, Director of Distribution, Tyco

A Supply Chain That Goes Beyond Green to Healthy

May 11, 2015

Andrew Pace, President, Green Design Center

CEVA Logistics Expands Warehouse in Portland, Ore.

May 8, 2015

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has expanded operations in Portland, Ore. with enhancements to an existing facility.

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.