Logistics

How Eastman Chemical Maintains Market Dominance

September 22, 2015

Kevin C. Pruitt, Dir, Supply Chain Execution & Logistics, Eastman Chemical Co.

FourKites Unveils Free Mobile App for Small, Mid-sized Brokers

September 22, 2015

FourKites Inc., a provider of freight-tracking technology, has introduced FourKites CarrierLink, a free mobile app and tracking service for small to mid-sized brokers.

APL Logistics Launches ShipMax Alliance Service

September 22, 2015

APL Logistics

APL Logistics has introduced ShipMax Alliance, a collaborative shipping service that optimizes high-frequency truck deliveries.

Majority of Americans Will Bring Mix of In-store, Online Buying to Holiday Shopping, Report Finds

September 22, 2015

Pitney Bowes

Most Americans plan to shop both in stores (94 percent) and online (92 percent) this holiday season, with 94 percent of consumers planning to shop from a computer and 49 percent making purchases from a mobile device, according to the 2015 Holiday Shipping Survey from Pitney Bowes.

Intel: An Ever-Evolving Supply Chain

September 21, 2015

Sharon J. Hall, Dir, Equipment Planning & Procurement, Intel Corp.

General Mills' Journey to Supply-Chain Excellence

September 21, 2015

Andrea Turner, VP, North American Logistics, General Mills

Employing Proper Technology Upfront Could Reduce Returns of Clothing Purchased Online

September 21, 2015

Apparel

As most shoppers have experienced, ordering clothes online can occasionally be a shot in the dark – not every item fits the way they'd hoped, nor does every color match the description exactly. This not only annoys consumers, but also retailers when those disgruntled customers send their unwanted items back.

Reshoring From China Is a Done Deal - Sort Of

September 21, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Companies shifting manufacturing from China back to the U.S.? That's old news. Given the recent economic setbacks in the Chinese economy, however, you have to wonder whether the trend will continue.

Autonomous Vehicles Promise Tremendous Societal Benefits

September 18, 2015

BCG Perspectives

The widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles (AVs) could eliminate the more than 30,000 annual U.S. road fatalities, improve travel time by as much as 40 percent, recover up to 80 billion hours lost to commuting and congestion, and reduce fuel consumption by as much as 40 percent.

True Omnichannel Model Eludes 80 Percent of Retailers, Study Says

September 18, 2015

HRC Advisory

Retailers are working hard to transform their supply chains to a customer-centric, omnichannel model, but 80 percent are not prepared for the magnitude of change required, according to HRC Advisory (HRC), a retail advisory firm and unit of Hilco Global.

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.