Logistics

How Johnson & Johnson Introduced Lean Across the Supply Chain

January 25, 2013

Rick Desmarais, MD&D Supply Chain Director, Johnson & Johnson

A Control Tower Approach to Response Management

January 24, 2013

Mike Landry, president of Barkawi Management Consultants, North America, explains the "control tower" approach to supply chain management and why he believes this approach can enable companies to go beyond incremental improvements to real transformational change.

Japanese Clothing Store Chain Uses RFID for Inventory Control and POS Information

January 24, 2013

RFID Journal

Tokyo-based retailer BEAMS Co. Ltd. has incorporated radio frequency identification technology at five B:MING Life Stores that it recently opened in Japan. The stores are employing RFID technology for both tracking inventory and improving efficiency at the point of sale.

Benefits of Analytics Realized More and More in Retail as Cost of the Tools Comes Down

January 24, 2013

RIS News

Even in today's data-hungry analytics environment, collecting and keeping every tiny granule of retail data - down to the level of each individual transaction and web click - might seem like overkill. But Sears Holdings has discovered that data storage costs have gotten low enough, and analytical tools have grown powerful enough, that this approach to Big Data has shortened the time needed for analytics projects by 60 percent to 70 percent, while also improving promotion conversions, lowering inventory levels and boosting sales.

Internet Truckstop Offers New Tool for Complying With CARB Regulations

January 23, 2013

Internet Truckstop

Internet Truckstop, an online freight-matching service, has developed a new decision-support tool and free webinar series to help users of Truckstop.com comply with new regulations of the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

ICAT Launches Version 2.0 of Transportation and Logistics Platform

January 22, 2013

ICAT Logistics

ICAT Logistics has launched version 2.0 of its customized software for transportation and logistics management.

U.K.'s Notbox Company Extends Services to North America

January 22, 2013

The Notbox Company

The Notbox Company, a U.K.-based provider of multi-use transportation and storage boxes, has come to North America.

How an Integrated Supply Chain Enables First Solar's Top Business Goals

January 22, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

When integrating its two major business units, First Solar partnered with Kinaxis to provide supply and demand planning capabilities, says Shellie Molina, vice president-global supply chain.

Confidence in Air, Ocean Transportation Market Continues to Build, Survey Finds

January 22, 2013

Transport Intelligence

The Stifel Nicolaus Logistics Confidence Index suggests that while the current market remains weak, the outlook for this year is increasingly positive.

More Luxury Shoppers Use Mobile, But Prove Harder to Please Overall, Study Finds

January 21, 2013

ForeSee

Luxury shoppers are more likely to use mobile channels when shopping but are slightly less satisfied with e-commerce overall, according to the Luxury E-Retail Satisfaction Index released by customer experience analytics firm ForeSee.

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.