Logistics

Why Science Comes Before Software

March 27, 2013

Jean Belanger, Founder/CEO, Reddwerks Corp.

How Distributors Are Meeting Today's Biggest Challenges

March 27, 2013

Allan Kohl, President & CEO, KOM International

Ocean Sourcing: 5 Tips to Prepare for Ocean Freight Negotiations and Contracting

March 26, 2013

CombineNet

Learn 5 tips that will help you navigate the choppy negotiation waters of Ocean Freight sourcing.

DHL Offering New Life Science Packaging in Singapore

March 26, 2013

Cargo News Asia

Logistics giant DHL has a new range of temperature-controlled packaging as part of its DHL Medical Express services in Singapore. The latest service offering completes the series of Thermo Packaging, which is now available to life sciences and healthcare clients here.

DB Schenker Logistics Offers Reefer Service; Opens Facility in Poland

March 26, 2013

DB Schenker Logistics

DB Schenker Logistics is starting up a new temperature-controlled service for the export of wine from France to global destinations.

Dow Saves Millions on Transportation With S&OP

March 26, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Larry Schwenk, global supply-chain breakthrough leader with Dow Chemical Co, guides us through the company's application of sales and operations planning to its logistics demand-planning process. A finalist in the Supply Chain Innovation of the Year competition.

Shippers Conditions Index for January Continues to Fall Further Into Negative Territory

March 26, 2013

FTR Associates

FTR Associates' Shippers Conditions Index (SCI) for January slipped an additional two points, falling to a reading of negative 7.1, reflecting deteriorating conditions for shippers in the early months of 2013. The SCI is forecast to continue to move downward as the year progresses and is expected to reach negative double-digit levels by year-end, indicating very difficult conditions for shippers.

Voice-Directed Warehousing: Can You Hear Me Now?

March 26, 2013

Supply Chain Insights

A warehouse is not a warehouse and a supply chain is not a supply chain. They come in various sizes, varieties and specifications. They vary by industry and product requirements. So, in short, it is hard to generalize. They need to be designed and fit for purpose, but there is no question that they are growing more complex.

Saudia Airlines Cargo Boosts Frequencies to West Africa

March 25, 2013

Saudia Airlines Cargo Co.

Saudia Airlines Cargo Co. has increased frequencies to West Africa from Dubai World Central, under a renewed business relationship with Fast Forward Cargo.

Graybar Opening Branches in Three Additional Locations

March 25, 2013

Graybar

Graybar, a distributor of electrical, communications and data-networking products, as well as a provider of related supply-chain management and logistics services, is expanding operations to three additional locations in the U.S.

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.