Logistics

Cheap Natural Gas Powers Boom in U.S. Chemicals Industry

July 31, 2013

Bloomberg Business Week

Ships sailing north from Chile are bringing an unusual cargo to the United States: chemical factories.

Helping Your Business Expand to China

July 30, 2013

Penske Logistics

China and the wider Asia-Pacific market present an incredible opportunity for businesses

DHL Releases Mobile App for Ocean, Airfreight

July 30, 2013

Arabian Supply Chain

DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight arm of Deutsche Post DHL, has launched a mobile app for customers to track their ocean and airfreight shipments.

Automating Global Trade at GE Healthcare

July 30, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

GE Healthcare needed an automated solution to screen its many global customers against restricted and denied parties lists, but that solution also had to work seamlessly with multiple existing ERP systems. George Grabher, ITC Program Leader at GE Healthcare, explains how a global trade management solution from Amber Road meets these needs.

Making the Supply Chain a Better Career Path for Women

July 30, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Ann Drake, CEO of DSC Logistics and one of the few female chief executives in the logistics industry, discusses the supply chain as a career path for women and the goals of AWESOME (Achieving Womens' Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management and Education), a new organization that she founded.

Driving Innovation in 3PL Relationships

July 29, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

To retain and keep profitable customers in today's economic environment, 3PLs must provide innovative solutions that make the supply chain more efficient for both the customer and the provider, says John Dillon of APL Logistics.

Flexibility and Predictability Are 'Must Haves' for Abercrombie & Fitch Supply Chain

July 29, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Building a supply chain that is both flexible and predictable can be a challenge, but retail giant Abercrombie & Fitch says both these qualities are essential to keeping its stores stocked with fresh fashions. Larry Grischow, supply chain vice president, explains how A&F uses global trade management to help achieve this goal.

Weakness in Asia Pacific Air Cargo Markets Continues

July 29, 2013

Air Cargo World

Prolonged weakness continued in June for the Asia Pacific air cargo markets, according to preliminary traffic figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.

Is There a 'Green' Warehouse or DC in Your Company's Future?

July 29, 2013

MHI Solutions

More and more companies are choosing to invest in green building practices, enjoying quick returns on investments that pay off in profit and public opinion. And the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Certification Program is allowing companies to make their newer, greener policies official.

For Truckers, It's a Long and Winding Road

July 29, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A couple of posts ago, I wrote about the continuing efforts of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to reduce, if not eliminate, the use of independent owner-operators in port drayage operations. But that's just one of several major issues affecting truckers today. Here are some more:

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.