Logistics

Air France to Get Rid of Some Cargo Freighters, Cut Workforce

September 20, 2013

Air France is phasing out its B747-400s, beginning with its three B747-400ER freighters, and closing one of its cargo centers.

In Many Parts of U.S., Amazon's Same-day Delivery Plan Said Not Ready for Prime Time

September 20, 2013

Storefront Backtalk

How close is Amazon to same-day delivery for most U.S. customers? Maybe not as close as we thought. While a report in May said that by the end of 2013 Amazon will have a distribution center within five miles of most major U.S. cities, a new calculation by supply-chain consultant Marc Wulfraat suggests Amazon has a lot farther to go before it can even reach 20 percent of U.S. shoppers.

Conditions, Confidence in European Freight Forwarding Market Improve

September 20, 2013

Transport Intelligence

Increasing confidence in the outlook for the transport and logistics sector helped raise the overall Stifel Logistics Confidence Index 0.6 points to 53.0. This is the eighth consecutive month the index registered above the 50 threshold, indicating improving conditions in the overall European freight forwarding market.

Global Healthcare Executives Drive Supply Chain Transformation to Reach New Markets

September 20, 2013

UPS

Changing regulatory environments, new customer demands around the globe, challenges around product security and increasingly complex products are driving healthcare executives to make strategic supply chain investments, according to findings from the sixth annual UPS "Pain in the (Supply) Chain" healthcare survey, conducted by TNS. New technology investments and go-to-market models are top of mind as healthcare executives drive business and logistics transformations to meet evolving industry needs.

Cloud Information Technology: A Model for the Networked Company

September 19, 2013

GT Nexus

A Look at the Impact of Cloud Technology Platforms on the Role of IT, Illustrated through the Lens of Global Supply Chain Management

What Does Cloud Technology Bring to the Table When Disaster Strikes?

September 19, 2013

GT Nexus

Five Ways to Plan for and React to Supply Chain Disruptions with Cloud Technology

Five Steps to a High-Performance Supply Chain

September 19, 2013

GT Nexus

A Guide to Reaching New Levels of Agility by Enhancing ERP Software with Collaborative Cloud Technology

Can Just-In-Time and Global Sourcing Strategies Co-exist?

September 19, 2013

GT Nexus

Understanding the Transformational Power of Cloud-based Supply Chain Visibility in Global Manufacturing

Graybar Opens Full-Service Branch in Columbia, Mo.

September 19, 2013

Graybar

Graybar, the distributor of electrical, communications and data-networking products, and provider of related supply-chain management and logistics services, has opened a full-service branch in Columbia, Mo.

PeopleNet Partners With SafeKey for Asset, Driver Protection

September 19, 2013

PeopleNet

PeopleNet, a provider of fleet mobility technology, has partnered with SafeKey in a service to protect shipper assets and monitor driver well-being.

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.