Logistics

The Industrial Internet: A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow?

January 7, 2013

A few weeks back I referenced the work of Robert J. Gordon, an economist and professor at Northwestern University. In a paper published last September for the Centre for Economic Research, he laid out the history of the first three industrial revolutions. And he asked whether a fourth, supposedly driven by the internet and other advances in information technology, could come anywhere near its predecessors in terms of productivity improvements.

Aljex Software Unveils Tool for Faxing Inbound Documents

January 7, 2013

Aljex Software

Aljex Software has introduced Integrated Inbound Faxing (IIF), a tool that allows carriers to fax documents directly into a broker or third-party logistics provider's hosted Aljex system.

The Realities of Reverse Logistics

January 7, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Irv Grossman, vice president of the Supply Chain Operations Practice of Chainalytics, offers guidance on how companies can stop thinking of reverse logistics as an inevitable burden, and begin approaching it strategically.

Logistics Networks Form ELITE to Represent Independent Forwarders

January 4, 2013

Elite Association of Logistics Networks

A new industry body has been formed to represent the independent freight-forwarding sector, with creation of the Elite Association of Logistics Networks.

Air Cargo Not Keeping Up with Growth in Passenger Traffic

January 4, 2013

Air Cargo World

There is a growing mismatch between the performance of the passenger and cargo sides of the airline business, IATA has revealed. A 5.3-percent growth in passenger numbers in 2012, with a 3-percent improvement in yield, contrasts sharply with the 2-percent fall in both freight tonne-kilometers and cargo yield.

Logistics Service Providers Tackle Market Challenges

January 4, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

When companies encounter a conflict between cost-efficiency and customer responsiveness, something's got to give. Marc J. Heeren, vice president of strategic sales with Damco, lays out the factors involved in striking the right balance.

'We Want to Be True Supply Chain Enabler,' CN CEO Says

January 4, 2013

The Globe and Mail

In discussing how the business model at Canadian National Railway has changed over the last 10 years or so, Claude Mongeau, CEO at CN, recognized the importance of the supply chain.

UK Government Postpones Action on Aviation, Ocean Shipping Carbon Emissions

January 4, 2013

Maritime Executive

The UK government will defer a decision on whether to include international aviation and shipping emissions in carbon budgets until the setting of the fifth carbon budget in 2016, by which point there should be more clarity on how aviation emissions will be tackled at an EU and global level.

Suppliers Confident, But Survey Finds Manufacturers Cautious After Being Burned

January 4, 2013

ASQ

While more than 75 percent of suppliers are confident in their ability to meet their customers' needs in 2013, one-third of respondents to ASQ's 2013 Manufacturing Outlook Survey say they anticipate a problem with a supplier next year, resulting in a shortage of parts or services.

DB Schenker Adds Lead Logistics Services; Expands in U.K.

January 3, 2013

DB Schenker Logistics

DB Schenker Logistics has broadened its product portfolio with addition of a lead logistics service.

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.