Logistics

Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Take Aim at E-commerce Marketplaces

July 17, 2015

Nilam Ganenthiran, vice president of business development and strategy with Instacart, explains how traditional retailers can work with e-commerce marketplaces -- and compete against them.

Enterprise Labeling: A Supply Chain Strategic Imperative

July 16, 2015

Loftware

2015 Top 5 Trends in Enterprise Labeling

July 16, 2015

Loftware

JDA Adds Enhancements to Order Promiser for Retail Supply Chains

July 16, 2015

JDA Software Group Inc.

JDA Software Group Inc. has added functionality to JDA Order Promiser, software in support of retail supply chains.

ALK Technologies Unveils PC-MILER 29 With HOS Manager

July 16, 2015

ALK Technologies

ALK Technologies has introduced a new version of its PC-MILER software for truck routing, mileage and mapping.

Shipping Industry Not Doing Enough to Reduce Emissions, Report Says

July 16, 2015

Maritime Executive

A new report released by the Global Commission on the Economy and the Climate identifies 10 key economic opportunities that could close up to 96 percent of the gap between business-as-usual emissions and the level needed to limit dangerous climate change. Shipping is on the list.

Supply Chain Quality: Challenges and Benefits

July 16, 2015

Laurel Nelson-Rowe, Managing Director, ASQ

Increasing Logistics Complexity Requires Greater Optimization

July 16, 2015

Mike Comstock, Sr. Vice President, Customer Success, Grand Canal Solutions

Shopping Center Developer Caters to Online Shoppers With New Pickup Service

July 15, 2015

Egil Moller Nielsen, Sr. Vice President, E-Commerce, SmartCentres

Airfreight Industry Moves to Smaller Freighters

July 15, 2015

Air Cargo World

In recent years there has been a slimming down, as it were, regarding freighters – a turning away from the jumbo 747s and 777s and toward the squat 737s and svelte 757s. The e-commerce revolution, especially in Asia, requires smaller freighters to make more frequent stops. But because there are no current programs to build narrowbody freighters from the factory, customers must rely on companies providing passenger-to-freighter conversions.

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.