Logistics

Supply Chain, 'King' of Manufacturing, Has Highly Complex Job to Do

September 11, 2013

Most everyone in manufacturing is aware that today, supply chain is, more or less, "king" of the manufacturing lifecycle. With more globalized supply chains and the trend of working with more and more third parties, it's critical that manufacturers keep a strong hold on the flow of materials from one location to the next.

The Pro's and Cons of Managing Supply Chain 'Clusters' of the Future

September 11, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

We all know that the geography of the modern global supply chain and the concentration of manufacturing in specific areas make supplies of many components particularly vulnerable to disruption.

The Marketing Revolution in the Transportation Industry

September 11, 2013

Aubrey Blankenship, Marketing Manager, Conexus

The Value of Selling Skills in the Transportation Industry

September 11, 2013

Marilyn Janas, Managing Partner, Transvorto

How to Make B2B Sales Prospecting Suck Less

September 11, 2013

Gary Brooks, Chief Marketing Officer, Cortera

Singapore Focuses on Long-Term Logistics Needs

September 10, 2013

Channel News Asia

The long-term infrastructure developments unveiled by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at a recent National Day Rally include plans to expand Changi Airport and relocate the country's seaport.

China Highly Active in Planning Needed Industrialization Within Africa

September 10, 2013

China Daily

Generally speaking, there is no argument that Africa needs industrialization to provide jobs, reduce poverty and improve economies. Also, that it needs overseas investment for this to happen, and that China is in a good position to provide it.

Brazil Places Bet on Railway Development

September 10, 2013

Bloomberg

President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil plans to build 11,000 kilometers (6,835 miles) of rail and grant wider access to existing privately operated lines to cut shipping costs by as much as 30 percent in the country. The auction of a concession to build and manage the first of a dozen railways costing a total $42bn will take place as early as October.

Air Cargo Growth Maintains Modest Pace in Most Parts of the World

September 10, 2013

IATA

Figures for July show global air cargo traffic continuing the modest improvement trend experienced in June, according to the International Air Transport Association.

The Importance of Content Marketing in the Transportation Industry

September 10, 2013

Chris Sullivan and Courtney Bryson, Princeton Partners

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.