Logistics

Assessing and Managing Risk in Global Supply Chains

January 22, 2014

Many companies are looking beyond China to less developed nations for sourcing, says Mark Michaels, chief commercial officer at Damco. Michaels discusses supply chain risks around the expansion into less developed areas and the pressure on providers to deliver service comparable to that in mature markets.

Major Trends Impacting Supply Chains for the Next 3 to 5 Years

January 22, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Surveys conducted by McKinsey and Company indicate that supply chain management is becoming a higher priority in boardrooms at the same time the job is becoming more challenging and complex. McKinsey Principal Yogesh Malik identifies issues for supply chain managers to address now and trends to watch.

Supply Chain Complexity Can Result in Fraud, Study Finds

January 22, 2014

World Fishing

Last year's horse meat scandal in the UK illustrated the ease with which criminals could target the food industry and make huge profits as they did so.

Standardizing Ocean Freight Environmental Reporting

January 22, 2014

Environmental Leader

EcoVadis and BSR's Clean Cargo Working Group (CCWG) have teamed up to standardize environmental reporting requests for the sea freight supply chain.

China Merchants Group Focuses on Investing in Mainland's Logistics Sector

January 22, 2014

South China Morning Post

China Merchants Group will take advantage of merger and acquisition opportunities in the mainland's fragmented logistics and infrastructure sector as local governments deleverage, said the company's chairman, Fu Yuning.

Sensing and Shaping Future Demand

January 22, 2014

Charles Chase, Chief Industry Consultant, SAS Institute

New Product Forecasting at Campbell Soup

January 22, 2014

Allyson Hatfield, Sr. Demand Planner, Campbell Soup

What's Working, and Not Working, in Supply Chain Management

January 21, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Chasing cheap labor and managing in silos are just two of the mistakes that Jeffrey Karrenbauer, president of Insight Inc., says companies continue to make. Karrenbauer shares his opinions about these and other practices that are, and are not, working in supply chain management.

Expect to See More Couriers Specializing in Omni-Channel Logistics

January 21, 2014

Forbes

Among other things, the logistics world will continue to see the rise of omni-channel courier companies in 2014.

North American Freight Index Sees Atypical Year-End Rise

January 21, 2014

DAT

Spot market freight availability rose 10 percent in December 2013 compared to November, according to the DAT North American Freight Index, capping two quarters of unusually strong seasonal volume. Typically, freight levels peak in the second quarter of the year, fall in Q3, and remain low through year end. This year, a high plateau remained through most of the second half of 2013, according to the company.

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.