Logistics

How an Integrated Supply Chain Enables First Solar's Top Business Goals

January 22, 2013

When integrating its two major business units, First Solar partnered with Kinaxis to provide supply and demand planning capabilities, says Shellie Molina, vice president-global supply chain.

Confidence in Air, Ocean Transportation Market Continues to Build, Survey Finds

January 22, 2013

Transport Intelligence

The Stifel Nicolaus Logistics Confidence Index suggests that while the current market remains weak, the outlook for this year is increasingly positive.

More Luxury Shoppers Use Mobile, But Prove Harder to Please Overall, Study Finds

January 21, 2013

ForeSee

Luxury shoppers are more likely to use mobile channels when shopping but are slightly less satisfied with e-commerce overall, according to the Luxury E-Retail Satisfaction Index released by customer experience analytics firm ForeSee.

Top 3 Priorities for Multi-Enterprise Supply Chains

January 21, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

At the same time that supply chains are becoming increasingly global and complex, customers are expecting faster than ever service, says Vijay Subramanian, president of Prana Consulting.

Repeat Business Threatened by Faulty Delivery and Returns Process, Survey Finds

January 21, 2013

Voxware

Research released by Voxware indicates two thirds of consumers return online or phone purchases because of retailer error - usually delivering an item in the wrong size or color - and repeat business suffers as a result. On top of that, the returns process is flawed in many cases.

Container Freight Rates Climb in Hong Kong-Los Angeles Trade

January 21, 2013

Drewry

The Drewry Hong Kong-Los Angeles container rate benchmark, published in the latest Container Freight Rate Insight report, jumped 14 percent to $2,524 per 40-foot container last week, as the January peak season surcharge (PSS) took effect.

U.S. Transportation Infrastructure Greatly Underfunded, Civil Engineering Group Says

January 21, 2013

Bloomberg

Increasing annual infrastructure spending in the U.S. by $157bn over the next eight years would save $3.1tr in gross domestic product, $1.1tr in trade and 3.5 million jobs, according to a report from the American Society of Civil Engineers.

Agilent's Vertically Integrated Supply Chain

January 21, 2013

Yoke Sun Lieu, Head of Supply Chain Engineering, Agilent Technologies

Integrating Planning & Execution; Supply Chain's Holy Grail

January 21, 2013

Mark Cosway, Vice President of Industry Sales, GT Nexus

Rickmers-Linie Opens New Office in Singapore

January 18, 2013

Rickmers-Linie

Rickmers-Linie has opened an office in Singapore and set up a new local company, Rickmers-Linie (Singapore) Pte Ltd.

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.