Logistics

Omnichannel Retailing Needs Omnichannel Home Delivery

June 25, 2015

Chris Jones, VP, Marketing and Services, Descartes Systems Group

The goal of omnichannel retailing is to create a seamless and transparent experience for the customer that enhances the retailer's brand. To date, the omnichannel retailing focus has been largely on the selling experience and not how the retailer gets the goods into the customer's hands. However, customers measure the entire shopping experience, including delivery. Omnichannel selling is making retailers responsible for home delivery, whether they like it or not, and last-mile delivery performance is the last word about the retailer in the customer's mind.

Some Southern States Win Most of the Business Reshoring to U.S.

June 25, 2015

Industrial Distribution

Data from the Reshoring Initiative shows it's primarily southern U.S. states that are seeing the benefits of manufacturing companies returning production from overseas.

Trends in Transportation, 2015

June 25, 2015

Tom Sanderson, CEO, Transplace

How to Prepare Your Supply Chain for Capacity Challenges

June 25, 2015

George Abernathy, President & Chief Commercial Officer, Transplace

Li Tong Teams With Microsoft on Trade-In Platform in Hong Kong

June 24, 2015

Li Tong Group

Li Tong Group is partnering with Microsoft Hong Kong to offer consumers a means of trading in mobile phones, laptops, game consoles and tablets for coupons that can be applied toward purchases of all products available at Microsoft's online store.

Study of Environmental Impact of Nicaragua's Proposed Cross-country Canal Criticized as Inadequate

June 24, 2015

Maritime Executive

Nicaragua's mega canal could become a mega mistake, according to a warning issued by an international panel.

EPA, DOT Propose Measures to Reduce Truck Bus Pollution

June 24, 2015

EDF

New "clean truck" standards have been proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to improve fuel economy and reduce pollution from the nation's freight trucks and buses.

The Top Issues Facing Motor Carriers Today

June 24, 2015

John Lower, Director, Strategic Carrier Management, Transplace

CEVA Logistics Launches LCL Service From Antwerp; TireCity in Italy

June 23, 2015

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has launched a guaranteed weekly less-than-containerload (LCL) service from Antwerp, Belgium to New York.

Amazon May Be Counting on You to Deliver Its Packages

June 23, 2015

Wall Street Journal

In its ceaseless quest to speed delivery, Amazon.com Inc. wants to turn the U.S. into a nation of couriers.

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.