Logistics

Why Is Maritime Industry Dragging Its Feet on Electronic Invoicing?

May 7, 2013

INTTRA recently conducted a global e-invoicing study that showed 100 percent of surveyed shippers/freight forwarders want to receive invoices electronically from their carriers, with 81 percent requesting it before the end of 2013. Yet today, most carriers still process their invoices manually, and therefore, so must their customers.

Penske Logistics drives down customer costs with technology and expertise

May 6, 2013

Challenge: A leading auto parts manufacturer in North America was forecasting significant production volume increases for two facilities in Mexico. Inbound shipments to the locations included domestic Mexico and U.S. supplier pickups, border crossings and line-haul to their Mexico facilities. They needed to minimize costs without impacting service levels.

Mercedes Plans $70m Logistics Center in Alabama

May 6, 2013

Area Development

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International (MBUSI) plans a new $70m logistics hub that it expects will create 600 new jobs from the automaker and its contractors and service providers at its Tuscaloosa County, Alabama campus.

Supply Chain Council Creates New Framework and Training Tool

May 6, 2013

Supply Chain Council

The Supply Chain Council has launched M4SC, a newly developed framework and accompanying training tool for supply-chain management.

Penske Logistics Joins as Sponsor of 2014 3PL Study

May 6, 2013

Penske Logistics

Penske Logistics has become a sponsor of the 2014 edition of the annual Third-Party Logistics Study, joining Capgemini Consulting, Penn State University's Center for Supply Chain Research, Korn/Ferry International and eyefortransport.

InMotion Global Releases QuoteMyTruckload.com

May 6, 2013

InMotion Global Inc.

InMotion Global Inc. has introduced QuoteMyTruckload.com, a new online service that provides shippers with truckload quotes in real time, and allows for the booking of shipments in less than 10 seconds.

Despite Excess Capacity, Orders Continue for 'Ultra Large Container Vessels'

May 6, 2013

Drewry

Attempts by carriers to tackle the capacity overhang are being undone as new orders for Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) continue to make the headlines, according to Drewry's monthly report, Sea & Air Shipper Insight.

By the Holidays, Amazon Will Have DC Within 5 Miles of Every Major U.S. City

May 6, 2013

Storefront Backtalk

Amazon will open eight new U.S. distribution centers between now and the holiday selling season, bringing the total to 54. The result of the ferocious building spree is that Amazon will then have a DC within five miles of most major U.S. cities. That means Amazon will very likely have a DC closer to your customers than many of your stores.

For the Food Industry, a Shopping List of Critical Issues

May 6, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Ask any food industry executive to cite his or her greatest concern, and the answer will almost always be the same: product safety. But the list doesn't stop there. Like any other business sector, food manufacturers are grappling with a number of challenges, many of them related to the age of the internet and social media.

Managing a Seasonal Hazardous Material Surge

May 3, 2013

Challenge: Dunavant Logistics Group (DLG) was engaged to build domestic truckload capacity for a $2 billion chemical manufacturer client. A seasonal volume spike required DLG to increase capacity for hazardous materials (HAZMAT) freight. Additionally, all shipments were going to locations in Texas, a state with an imbalance in inbound supply and outbound demand.

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.