Logistics

Brazil Backs Billion-Dollar Port in Cuba

January 30, 2014

Cuba on Monday inaugurated a $957m port billed as the most modern in Latin America and crucial to the economic future of the communist-ruled island in a project financed by Brazil and equipped for ships passing through an expanded Panama Canal.

Global Macrotrends That Will Shape Supply Chains of the Future

January 30, 2014

Thomas Goldsby, Professor of Logistics, The Ohio State University

How Serious Is the Supply Chain Talent Gap?

January 30, 2014

Art van Bodegraven, Founding Principal, Discovery Executive Services

Transportation Technology Trends

January 30, 2014

Mike Joseph, Director of Business Development, LeanLogistics

Zenith Global Logistics Bolsters Truck Fleet in California

January 29, 2014

Zenith Global Logistics

Zenith Global Logistics, a specialized furniture carrier and international third-party logistics provider, is adding 16 trucks to its operations in California.

Carrier Transicold Offers Two Apps for Transport-Refrigeration Control

January 29, 2014

Carrier Transicold

Carrier Transicold has developed two computer applications to aid in the management of transport refrigeration units (TRUs).

Demand Management at Fujitsu

January 29, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

When Fujitsu noticed diminishing returns in its ongoing efforts to improve forecast accuracy, it adopted a new strategy of product segmentation, changing inventory policies for difficult to forecast items. Barry Chapman of Fujitsu explains how this strategy was implemented and the benefits that the company is reaping.

Dissecting Demand Planning

January 29, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Tupperware's unique house-party business model presents interesting demand management challenges. Omar Campbell, director of marketing operations, talks about the importance of demand planning vs. forecasting and how Tupperware is working to improve its demand planning processes.

Sunny Delight Finds the Balance Between Service and Savings

January 29, 2014

Kevin Singletary, Atlanta Site Director, Sunny Delight

When Implementing Global TMS, the World Isn't So Small, After All

January 29, 2014

Elie Hiller, Director of Sales and Marketing-North America, Transwide

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.