Logistics

ART Logistics Starts Europe to Mongolia LTL Service

March 15, 2013

ART Logistics, a leading project logistics company focused on Central Asia, Russia and the CIS, has launched a twice-monthly less-than-truckload service connecting Europe to Mongolia.

Global Spirits Company Relies on Weber for Distribution of Imports

March 15, 2013

Challenge: One of the world's leading premium drinks companies sought an outsourced solution for distribution of container and rail imports from the West Coast. They chose Weber Logistics to coordinate drayage, transloading, and warehousing, with all distribution to FIFO standards.

Candy Maker Relies on Weber for Port Services, Warehousing and Delivery

March 15, 2013

Challenge: With locations in more than 90 countries, this Europe-based marketer of several famous candy brands sells more than one million cases per year in the western U.S. alone. To better serve its west region customers, the company chose Weber Logistics based on Weber's strong experience in confectionery product distribution.

LeanCor Launches Online Professional Training Courses

March 15, 2013

LeanCor

LeanCor, a third-party logistics provider, is launching LeanCor Academy, an online professional training and education program.

Lufthansa Cargo Inaugurates Freighter Service to Guadalajara

March 15, 2013

Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo has inaugurated MD-11 freight service to Guadalajara, Mexico.

The Missing Link Between the Field and Parts Management

March 15, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: The top reason field service agents are not able to resolve a customer issue the first time when on site is due to not having the right part to solve the problem. Thus in order to ensure that customers are happy, and beyond, top-performing service organizations in Aberdeen's recent Convergence of People and Parts research have focused on strategies to integrate field service with parts management to meet the needs of the customer and ensure profitability. - Aly Pinder, Senior Research Associate, Aberdeen Group

Providing an alternative solution for 3PLs. Don't change your WMS.

March 14, 2013

Challenge: A large 3PL supports international shipping for a large electronic manufacturer. It is critical to provide accurate export information electronically to US Customs. The existing manual process resulted in frequently incomplete and incorrect information, creating shipment delays and fines.

Club Store Partners with KANE to Operate High-Velocity Cross-Dock

March 14, 2013

Challenge: A major U.S. club store chain runs a high-velocity network of cross dock facilities. Kane Is Able was chosen to operate the retailer's first, and largest, cross dock center serving the Northeast.

Laos Makes Progress on Infrastructure and Trade

March 14, 2013

Supplychains

Laos has made considerable progress in its efforts to develop connectivity and trade facilitation, a senior government official told the meeting of Asian-European Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) in Vientiane.

Inventory Management in Extreme Locations

March 14, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

When disaster strikes, aid workers and NGOs are on the ground within a matter of hours. While governments and charities around the world are arranging the dispatch of humanitarian aid from around the world, the next challenge for those on the ground is where to store it.

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.