Logistics

Airfreight Competitiveness Rests on E-commerce Technology, Industry Group Says

June 27, 2013

The International Air Transport Association called for strong partnerships to promote air cargo competitiveness through e-commerce technology at a recent e-cargo conference in Geneva.

Maximizing Container Weight for Optimal Return

June 26, 2013

Dunavant Logistics Group, LLC

Import Shipments of Heavy Products with Better Cube and Weight Utilization of Ocean Shipping Containers

Three Giant Container Lines Establish Alliance in East-West Trades

June 26, 2013

CMA CGM

Three of the biggest ocean carriers in the container trades have established an operational space-sharing alliance, known as the P3 Network, on major East-West routes.

Supply Chain Transformation at Seagate

June 26, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

An ongoing supply chain and procurement transformation project at Seagate was driven by market changes and supply disruptions following natural disasters in Asia. Vice President Marcos Meirelles provides highlights of the project.

Securing Ports Against Dangerous Conditions

June 26, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

Port security has become a complicated issue in today's world. Terrorist attacks over the past decade have shown the importance of securing major ports. However, the logistics and costs involved in ensuring the safety of ports have certainly made port security a major problem.

How a Paper Products Manufacturer Got Its Transportation Costs Under Control

June 26, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The Newark Group, a producer of recycled paperboard products, operates on extremely thin margins. It needed a transportation-management system that could automatically seek out the lowest-cost carriers, and search out opportunities for further savings through the booking of continuous moves.

Four Experts on How Mobility Solutions Boost Supply Chain Efficiency

June 26, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Mobility solutions are boosting employee and asset efficiency, increasing safety and reducing risk, especially for trucking companies. These and other mobility-driven changes are discussed by John Favors, specialist in field technical services at CBeyond; Michael Nischan, risk control and safety consultant, The McCart Group; Ryan Barnett, director-market development, XRS Corp; and Chad Oginz, enterprise account executive, Ortec. The conversation is facilitated by SupplyChainBrain Editor Emeritus Jean Murphy.

How Can a Merged-Channel Retailer Beat Pure-Play E-tailer Like Amazon at E-commerce?

June 26, 2013

Storefront Backtalk

After some 19 years of struggling with e-commerce, Walmart is once again learning that managing a merged channel retail strategy is almost never going to beat a well-run pure play e-tailer like Amazon when it comes to online sales.

GAC Offers Android Version of Mobile Directory Application

June 25, 2013

GAC Group

GAC Group's Mobile Directory Application is now available on Android devices, version 2.3 and above, as well as on the iPhone.

How Distributors Are Meeting Today's Biggest Challenges

June 25, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Ever-increasing customer expectations are forcing distributors to take a more intelligent approach to putaway, picking and labor management, says Allan Kohl, president and chief executive officer of KOM International.

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.