Logistics

The Future of Warehouse Management

January 28, 2016

Bob Bowman, Managing Editor, SupplyChainBrain

The Top 5 Reasons Your Bottom Line Needs AP Invoice Automation

January 28, 2016

ecmarket

Railroad Trade Group Touts Investment in Safety and Innovation

January 28, 2016

AAR

An ultrasonic system to locate track defects and use of unmanned aerial vehicles for inspection of track, bridge and other freight rail infrastructure are among the technologies being explored by the railroad industry, according to a report from the Association of American Railroads.

Latest Hike in USPS Shipping Rates Burdens Smaller Retailers

January 28, 2016

Fierce Retail

Last week, the U.S. Postal Service announced an increase on several shipping products used by online retailers, including Flat-Rate Priority boxes. On average, rates increased 9.5 percent in the first price hike on commercial Priority Mail in three years.

Following Record Year, Demand for Logistics Properties Should Stay High in 2016, Survey Says

January 28, 2016

JLL

Industrial and supply chain real estate occupiers and investors alike experienced a record-breaking year in 2015 and should expect this trend to continue well into 2016, according to a JLL logistics survey report. Strong demand for logistics facilities is expected to remain consistent globally during 2016. Rental growth is projected to continue across all markets of the world in 2016 and through 2017.

'Calling Card' Web Sites That Aren't Enabled for E-commerce Can't Compete

January 26, 2016

TED Mag

E-tailing behemoths like Amazon Business are infringing on electrical distributors' turf. Large distributors continue to hone and refine their e-commerce offerings. And finally, mobile e-commerce (or, m-commerce) - driven by the consumer who has grown more comfortable making purchases on smartphones and other mobile devices - is on track to hit $700bn by 2017, according to research firm Digi-Capital.

U.S. Trucking Industry Sees Trailer Sales Hit Record High in 2015

January 26, 2016

ACT Research

Although orders were slower in December, 2015 was the trailer industry's best shipment year in history, just edging out the previous record set in 1999, according to the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research Co.

Macy's Credits RFID With Reducing $1Bn of Inventory in Omnichannel Initiative

January 26, 2016

Fierce Retail

Macy's is turning to RFID to support omnichannel initiatives, specifically its "Pick to the Last Unit" (P2LU) program. The retailer will use Tyco Retail Solutions' inventory visibility platform to access its full inventory throughout its entire store base.

Wavelink Adds Connector Support to Mobile Productivity Suite

January 25, 2016

Wavelink

The Mobile Enterprise Productivity Suite of Wavelink is now being supported by an Xtraction Solutions connector.

Unprepared Supply Chains Are 'Driving Blindfold' Toward Disaster

January 25, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, Managing Editor, SupplyChainBrain

What's the biggest risk to global supply chains today? Natural disasters? Terrorism? Supplier failure? Port strikes? How about ignorance?

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.