Logistics

Airfeight Trade Group Demands Immediate Lithium-Battery Regulation and Enforcement

August 18, 2016

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is tired of waiting for regulation and is turning up the heat on the lithium battery issue. Lack of regulation and enforcement in the lithium-ion battery supply chain poses serious security threats, IATA warned in a letter to Ministers of Trade, Industry and Transport, and Directors of Civil Aviation of the world's largest lithium battery manufacturing and export countries.

Dachser Expands Warehouse Capacity in Europe

August 17, 2016

Dachser SE

Dachser SE is building new warehouse facilities in Austria, France and Germany.

Truckstop.com Teams With Verisk to Combat Cargo Theft

August 17, 2016

Truckstop.com

Truckstop.com has entered into a strategic alliance with the CargoNet business of Verisk Analytics to combat cargo theft in the trucking industry.

Online Apparel Returns Are Rising - So What's Your Reverse Logistics Plan?

August 17, 2016

Howard Rosenberg, CEO & Co-founder, B-Stock Solutions

When it comes to e-commerce, one thing is certain: it brings incredibly high return rates. As billions of dollars of apparel purchases shift from physical stores to the internet, there is an imminent need for e-retailers to figure out how to handle the spike in returned merchandise.

DynaSys Leadership White Paper DSCP for Consumer Products: How Can Consumer Products Companies Compete as Supply Chains Grow in Complexity?

August 16, 2016

DynaSys

BravoSolution Acquires Procurement Vendor Puridiom

August 16, 2016

BravoSolution

BravoSolution has acquired Puridiom, a provider of strategic procurement technology and services.

Webinar to Highlight How Epec Engineered Technologies Gained Global Visibility by Moving to Cloud

August 16, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Join NetSuite and Epec Engineered Technologies at 1 p.m. (ET), Thursday, Aug. 18, to learn why Epec chose NetSuite over SAP and Microsoft Dynamics GP as a system that could be customized to meet its unique workflows and provide truly global visibility and connectivity.

When Companies Donate Excess Inventory, Everyone Wins

August 16, 2016

Gary C. Smith, Pres. & CEO, Nat’l Assoc. for the Exchange of Industrial Resource

What to do with unprofitable stock remains a challenge for distributors. They don't want to just give it away - or do they? Well, compared to the alternatives, donating stock might be the most profitable way to handle unsold items.

Retail Copes With Changes Taking Place in Every Aspect of the Industry

August 15, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Leaders have to be nimble and agile if they are to keep on top of the evolution, particularly in the technology arena, that is roiling their vertical.

Webinar Aug. 16: Designing a Transportation Network to Support Your Supply Chain

August 15, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

When it comes to moving goods, having an optimized transportation network can be a competitive advantage for your supply chain.

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.