Logistics

Transport Funding 2: Gridlock on the Congressional Gridiron

January 2, 2013

The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, but given the state of the economy and other recent events, it's hard to feel positive about much of anything right now - least of all the outlook for transportation policy reform. So why is Joshua Schank, president and chief executive officer of the Eno Center for Transportation, "more optimistic than I have been in a long time" about the prospects for funding critical infrastructure improvements?

Voice Technology Brings Efficiencies to Infor

December 31, 2012

Bob Ervien, Manager, Hardware Sales and Alliances, Infor

The Successful Use of Voice in Brazil's Logistics Market

December 31, 2012

Roberto Fantoni, Vice President of Business Development, CFRI & CEFRINOR

How Voice Technology Supports Lean Principles

December 31, 2012

Crystal Welker, VP of Solutions Design & Continuous Improvement, GENCO ATC

The Value of Voice Technology

December 31, 2012

Ronald P. Kubera, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Vocollect

Leveraging Voice Technology in Forklift Manufacturing

December 31, 2012

Derek Bertke, Distribution Coordinator, Crown Equipment Corp.

3PD Debuts Pay-Per-Use Service for Delivery of Heavy Goods

December 28, 2012

3PD

3PD, a provider of delivery, assembly and installation services, has launched 3PDirect.

What Are Top Areas Affecting Corporate Costs in 2013?

December 28, 2012

Procurian

Big business could be saving millions of dollars per year - a full margin point or more - on their indirect spend: areas like IT, logistics, marketing, and energy that may not be a part of a business's core product, but have a big impact on the bottom line.

The Railroad Industry's Outlook for 2013

December 28, 2012

Railway Age

Resilience and resourcefulness are two terms that have become closely associated with North American railroads in recent years. The industry has emerged from the worst economic recession since the Great Depression in relatively solid shape, and enters 2013 positioned for growth.

Something Old, Something New: Dow Applies S&OP to Logistics Planning

December 28, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

A familiar concept is extended into the logistics arena, to help Dow Chemical Co. forecast both short- and long-term capacity requirements for transportation services.

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.