Logistics

How 3PLs are Responding to the 'Amazon Effect' and Other Market Trends

November 14, 2014

Dr. Robert C. Lieb, Professor of SCM, Northeastern University

Visual Mapping of Supply Chain Risks Improves Response

November 14, 2014

Chris Kushmaul, Director of Supply Chain Solutions, IDV Solutions

Building Confidence in Supply Chain Network Design

November 13, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Steve Ellet, vice president of supply chain design at Chainalytics, discusses the importance of supply chain network design and how to build a process that ensures confidence in results.

Voice Picking in a Low-Temperature Environment

November 13, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Picking in a frozen environment with heavy gloves, paper and pencil impaired the productivity and accuracy of operations at Perry's Ice Cream in Akron, N.Y. A voice-picking system from Vocollect enabled Perry's to solve these problems and gain other benefits.

Quality, Performance Varies Widely at Container Ports, Study Finds

November 13, 2014

Drewry

The operational performance of the world's container terminals shows wide variation depending on location, terminal size and traffic type, according to the Container Terminal Capacity and Performance Benchmarks report published by shipping consultancy Drewry.

Retail Imports Set Records Despite Ongoing West Coast Port Issues

November 13, 2014

NRF

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to slow down this month following record levels seen in September and October as retailers rushed to bring merchandise into the country ahead of a possible shutdown of West Coast ports, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Redefining Supply Chain Management for Today's Reality

November 13, 2014

Douglas M. Lambert, Ph.D., Mason Chair & Dir. of Global SC Forum, Ohio State U

RFID: On the Rise Again

November 13, 2014

Ann Grackin, CEO, ChainLink Research

Retail's Therapy: Top to Bottom Process Integration for Sustainable Profits

November 12, 2014

Mike Reed and Ron Ireland of Oliver Wight

Are Manufacturers Lagging in Innovation?

November 12, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Manufacturers are becoming more diverse in their product mixes and geographic reach. But they haven't necessarily responded with the kind of initiatives that drive total integration across the supply chain, says Ben Yokell, principal for demand planning with Chainalytics.

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.