Logistics

Syspro USA Adds Voyage, Container Tracking App to ERP Offering

December 23, 2014

Syspro USA, a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for on-premise, mobile and cloud-based use, has released a new supply-chain management application for global manufacturers and distributors.

UTi Worldwide Teams With Changjiu Logistics in China

December 23, 2014

UTi Worldwide Inc.

UTi Worldwide Inc., a global provider of supply-chain services, has entered into a strategic partnership with Beijing Changjiu Logistics Co., Ltd., to serve the logistics requirements of original equipment manufacturers and suppliers in China's automotive market.

Today's POS Data Creates Value Across the Enterprise

December 23, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The technology surrounding point-of-sale data has improved tremendously in recent years and companies are making much better use of this information, says Tina Lalor, senior business consultant with John Galt Solutions.

C.H. Robinson Reaches Agreement to Acquire Freightquote.com

December 22, 2014

C.H. Robinson

C.H. Robinson has reached agreement to acquire Freightquote.com, Inc. for $365m in cash.

Holiday Retail Madness: Who Will Pay for 'Free' Shipping?

December 22, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

There was a time, not too long ago, when retail industry analysts were predicting that online merchandisers would soon stop offering free shipping on orders. How wrong they were.

Livingston International Debuts Cross-Border Trade App

December 19, 2014

Livingston International

Livingston International has introduced an International Tracker app for truck drivers delivering commercial shipments across the Canada-U.S. border.

Transplace Expands Operations in Canada

December 19, 2014

Transplace

Transplace, a provider of transportation-management services and technology, has expanded its presence in Canada.

Peru's Largest Retail Pharmacy Chain Aims to Get Even Larger

December 19, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

InkaFarma has an ambitious plan to nearly double the number of stores it operates in Peru, with an emphasis on opening up new locations in some of the country's remotest areas. To make that happen, the company needed both a new, automated distribution center and a warehouse-management system with which to run it.

How Red Wing Shoes Streamlined S&OP and Boosted Performance

December 18, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

In a multi-year, multi-phase project covering people, processes and technology, Red Wing Shoes streamlined and improved its S&OP process, cutting planning time from six weeks to three and reducing inventory by 27 percent.

Segmentation Strategies for the Supply Chain

December 18, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Segmenting customers and products to lower costs and improve profit margins also results in higher customer satisfaction, says Wade McDaniel, vice president of solutions development at Avnet Velocity.

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.