Logistics

In E-Commerce, Who Pays for 'Free' Shipping?

July 25, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In the world of e-commerce, "free" shipping isn't really free. The question is, who pays for it?

Trans-Pacific Trade May See 18,000-TEU Vessels One Day

July 22, 2016

American Shipper

Big 18,000-TEU vessels may be coming to U.S. ports after all.

A New Plan for Fixing the U.S. Transportation System

July 22, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

What stands in the way of a solution to the nation's crumbling, outdated and inadequate transportation infrastructure?

What Arrives in L.A. stays in L.A.: DC Bypass Strategies that Leverage the Largest U.S. Gateway

July 21, 2016

Port Logistics Group

The Self-Learning Supply Chain

July 21, 2016

Quintiq

Total Acquisition Cost Tool May Show Savings from In-shoring Overstated

July 21, 2016

Industry Week

Original equipment manufacturer sourcing decisions are typically based on total acquisition cost (TAC) formula comparisons. Because of this, such tools play a primary role in decisions about whether to purchase from domestic or overseas sources. TAC formulas attempt to take into account all cost factors related to buying from a particular source.

Implementing New Ocean Container Weight Rule Went 'Fairly Smoothly'

July 21, 2016

American Shipper

Forget playing the blame game, the fraught implementation of container weighing rules came down to the fact that the container shipping industry has no single trusted information source.

FedEx First to Get Right to Conduct U.S.-Cuba Cargo Flights

July 21, 2016

Air Cargo World

As the thaw continues between the United States and Cuba, the U.S. Department of Transportation has granted FedEx the rights to operate a five-times-weekly freighter service between Miami and the city of Matanzas.

Pain Points in Discrete Manufacturing

July 20, 2016

Russell Goodman, Editor in Chief, SupplyChainBrain

How 3D Printing Is Enhancing Traditional Manufacturing

July 20, 2016

Russell Goodman, Editor in Chief, SupplyChainBrain

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.