Logistics

Retail Trends in Data Capture, Mobile Commerce, Delivery & Global Expansion

September 25, 2014

Retailers are prioritizing immediate investments in customer-facing tactics such as price, marketing and customer service over strategic infrastructure, according to research released from eBay Enterprise.

Healthcare Supply Chain Pressured by Cost Increases, Government Regulations, Study Says

September 25, 2014

UPS

An environment of increasing risks, complex regulations and continuing cost pressures is impeding healthcare executives from moving quickly to seize untapped industry opportunities, according to the 7th annual UPS "Pain in the (Supply) Chain" survey. Globally, healthcare executives are planning for strategic partnerships and technology investment to mitigate risks and capitalize on growth opportunities.

China's Demand for Commercial Vehicles Expected to Soften

September 24, 2014

ACT Research

The pace of China's economy rose slightly in Q2'14, with growth of 7.5 percent on a year-over-year basis, mirroring the rate witnessed in the same period last year, according to the most recent China Commercial Vehicle Outlook, jointly published quarterly by ACT and SIC, China’s State Information Center. It includes an overview of the China economy and a review and forecast of China's heavy and medium-duty truck and bus markets, as well as analysis of OEM market shares within China.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

September 24, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2014 for the specialized purpose of:

How to Plan for Disruptions in the Food Supply Chain

September 24, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

"Planning for disruption" can seem like a contradiction in terms, but there are measures that food companies can take to protect themselves from the inevitable crises that threaten to derail their supply chains, however unpredictable they might be, says Brian Benjamin, senior director of strategic accounts with Havi Global Solutions.

Wave Shipping Debuts as Agency in Singapore, Australia

September 23, 2014

Wave Shipping

Wave Shipping, a new shipping agency, has begun operations with offices in Australia and its Singapore headquarters.

CMA CGM Joins CSCL and UASC in "Ocean Three" Alliance

September 23, 2014

CMA CGM

The CMA CGM group has joined with China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) and United Arab Shipping Co. (UASC) in a new container service arrangement known as Ocean Three.

Market for Automotive Logistics Seen to Have Vast Potential for Growth

September 23, 2014

Transport Intelligence

Still growing, with Europe forecast to grow by 6 percent and North America by 5 percent, automotive logistics offers growth prospects but only for those logistics service providers who can exploit change. This is one of the main conclusions of the latest report from Transport Intelligence, "Global Automotive Logistics 2014".

UPS Beefs Up Staff, Looking to Avoid Last Year's Holiday Delivery Problems

September 22, 2014

UPS

UPS announced that it expects to hire between 90,000 and 95,000 seasonal employees to support the anticipated holiday surge in package deliveries that will begin in October and continue through January 2015. Last year, all carriers were swamped with orders, many at the last minute, and many deliveries were made after the holidays.

Key to Multichannel Success Is Automation - and the Know-how to Use It

September 22, 2014

EBN

Automation may be the single most important issue for distributors across the country as they tackle the escalating costs associated with multichannel distribution.

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.