Logistics

Fight Over Panama Canal Expansion Cost Overrun Was Inevitable

January 24, 2014

A bitter dispute between the Panama Canal and a Spanish-led consortium of construction companies over the spiraling cost of expanding one of the world's busiest waterways was years in the making.

Don't Let People Be Your Weakest Supply Chain Link

January 24, 2014

Simphiwe Mbonambi, Senior Manager- Supply Chain Planning, Eskom

Integrated Demand Planning at VF Corp.

January 24, 2014

Todd Gallant, Sr. Director of Supply Chain Operations, Timberland

UK Hopes to Add Up 285,000 Logistics Job Opportunities

January 23, 2014

Supply Chain Digital

In the UK, Norbert Dentressangle is involved in a long-term scheme in the South East Midlands to support the 91,700 people already working in logistics, boost the logistics sector and answer an urgent need for 285,000 logistics workers the next six years.

Companies Strive Towards Clean Fuel Option in Qatar

January 23, 2014

Arabian Supply Chain

Three Qatar companies, Nakilat, Qatargas and RasGas Company, are joining forces to convert a Q-Max vessel as a pilot project making it capable of running on LNG and reducing the ship's exhaust gas and greenhouse gas emissions.

How the Reality of Omni-Channel is Changing Transportation

January 23, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

A world where consumers want the freedom to shop and buy through a variety of channels while receiving the same brand experience and rapid, no-cost delivery, challenges retailers and logistics providers to come up with new and cost-effective solutions.

Efficient Supply Chains May Result from 'Sourcing Hub'

January 23, 2014

Phys.org

Firms can manage their sourcing better by developing relationships not only with their suppliers but with their suppliers' suppliers, according to two papers co-written by a University of Illinois supply chain management expert.

Papa John's and Manhattan Associates Discuss Benefits of Transportation Modeling

January 23, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Executives from supply chain partners Manhattan Associates and Papa John's Pizza discuss how they use modeling and optimization tools to safely test changes in Papa John's transportation policies, leading to continuous service improvements at the lowest possible cost.

The Market Continues to View Air, Sea Freight Forwarding Positively

January 23, 2014

Transport Intelligence

The Stifel Logistics Confidence Index entered 2014 on a positive note. Despite a month-to-month 0.9 point decline in the overall Index reading to 56.6, the Logistics Confidence Index has remained above the 50-level for 12 months, meaning the market continues to exhibit a healthy confidence in air and sea freight forwarding. To get a better view of global air and ocean trade, Stifel has partnered with Transport Intelligence to create the Stifel Logistics Confidence Index (LCI), a monthly survey of international shippers and forwarders that measures freight activity across several European-based trade lanes.

Dissecting Demand Planning

January 23, 2014

Omar Campbell, Director of Marketing Operations - US and Canada, Tupperware

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.