Logistics

Imports Rebound as U.S. Retailers Prepare for Back-to-School Sales

July 13, 2015

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 7.3 percent this month over the same time last year as retailers stock up for the busy back-to-school season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Supply-Chain Alignment: Finding Meaning in a Buzzword

July 13, 2015

What is this thing called supply-chain alignment?

UK Logistics Network Requires Much More Government Investment, Trade Group Says

July 10, 2015

BIFA

The British International Freight Association is calling for greater investment in the UK's logistics network.

Sourcing from Mexico: Tackling the Challenges of Nearshoring

July 10, 2015

Kevin Brooks, CMO, Ivalua

For manufacturers, Mexico is heating up. According to a recent survey from AlixPartners, 41 percent of manufacturing and distribution executives globally believe that bringing production back from overseas – a strategy known as nearshoring – is an opportunity for their organizations, and 86 percent of that group report that they have nearshored or expect to within the next few years.

Growing Demand Seen for Industrial Machinery After-sales Service

July 10, 2015

UPS

Seventy-eight percent of small- to mid-sized industrial machinery companies believe their customers' expectations for after-sales service are rising, but just 12 percent of those manufacturers say replacement parts and service are top differentiators for their business.

Transportation Top Worry of CPG Supply Chain Execs, Report Finds

July 10, 2015

BCG

Eighty percent of CPG supply chain leaders say transportation is now their greatest worry, according to a report by The Boston Consulting Group and the Grocery Manufacturers Association, A Hard Road: Why CPG Companies Need a Strategic Approach to Transportation.

How the U.S. Postal Service Is Competing in B2C Delivery

July 9, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Working to make up for a sharp drop in the volume of First Class Mail, the U.S. Postal Service is ramping up its efforts to compete in the area of package deliveries. Dennis Nicoski, manager of field sales strategy and contracts, explains the agency's approach.

Given Overcapacity, Many Ocean Shipping Lines Likely to Struggle to Break Even in 2015

July 9, 2015

Drewry

A toxic mixture of overcapacity, weak demand and aggressive commercial pricing is threatening liner shipping industry profitability for the rest of 2015, according to the Container Forecaster report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Implementation and Consulting Services Can Determine the Success of Software

July 8, 2015

Challenge: One of the largest privately owned health food distributors was operating with a replenishment system that could not keep up with the growth of the company. They needed a best-of-breed Inventory Optimization system that could create accurate forecasts and manage their highly seasonal product line and could be implemented using their existing systems.

The Workforce Disruptions Stress Test

July 8, 2015

Quintiq

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.