Logistics

GTIN-EDI Solution Enables Suppliers, Benefits Customers of Upscale Retailer

October 13, 2015

With three different buying groups and their separate inventory systems, the Neiman Marcus Group was missing opportunities to offer its patrons a seamless shopping experience with a full line of merchandise.

For Many, Silk (Rail) Road Is Attractive Alternative to Airfreight

October 12, 2015

Air Cargo World

Today, the Silk Road is just as active a trade route as it was 700 years ago, but there's a certain "back to the future" feel to the most recent projects linking Europe and China. The mode of choice being talked about now is not ocean or air cargo but rail freight.

Not Home? You Can Pick Up Your UPS Package at the Drugstore.

October 12, 2015

Bloomberg

In time for the holiday season, UPS is rolling out to 100 cities a program that requires people in some neighborhoods to fetch packages at nearby locations -- such as a druggist or dry cleaner -- if they weren't home to meet a driver.

Amazon Is Top Site for Online Shoppers

October 12, 2015

FierceRetail

A growing number of consumers go to Amazon first when shopping for online products. According to a Survata study, commissioned by BloomReach, 44 percent of shoppers go straight to Amazon, beating out the 34 percent who go direct to search engines and 21 percent who go directly to a retailer's e-commerce site.

Look for Continued Years of Overcapacity of Ocean Container Vessels

October 12, 2015

Drewry

Slowing global trade and a bloated orderbook of large vessel capacity mean that container shipping is set for another three years of overcapacity and financial pain, according to the latest Container Forecaster report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

China-Based Automotive Logistics Company Creates a Modern Automobile Logistics Park

October 9, 2015

Challenge: In order to create a unified automobile supply chain logistics platform, this Chinese company needed to reduce uncertainty of the coordination process through information sharing and integration.

Walmart, 7-Eleven Team Up in Canada to Deliver Items to Convenience Store Lockers

October 9, 2015

Toronto Star

Walmart Canada and 7-Eleven Canada are joining forces to do an e-commerce pilot project in the Toronto area.

Railroad Technology Credited With Saving Millions in Fuel, Reducing Emissions

October 9, 2015

Environmental Leader

General Electric Transportation's emissions-reducing rail systems have accumulated 100 million auto-control miles, helping the rail industry save 56 million gallons of fuel and $197m in fuel costs, as well as reducing greenhouse gases by 628 kilotons.

Many Jobs Still Performed by Humans - But the Real Robotics Revolution Is About to Begin

October 9, 2015

BCG Perspectives

It has been roughly four decades since industrial robots - with mechanical arms that can be programmed to weld, paint and pick up and place objects with monotonous regularity - first began to transform assembly lines in Europe, Japan and the U.S. Yet walk the floor of any manufacturer, from metal shops to electronics factories, and you might be surprised by how many tasks are still performed by human hands - even some that could be done by machines.

Five Steps for 3PLs to Take to Become a Strategic Partner

October 9, 2015

Robert Carver, Director of Sales, Dynaman WMS, IBS

3PLs are much more than an outsourced logistics execution channel today: They're assuming larger contracts, more complex projects and increased authority as trusted advisors to companies navigating the omni-channel landscape. But with greater responsibility comes greater expectations all around - and it's up to 3PLs to rise to the occasion.

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.