Logistics

Amazon's Latest Hat: A Freight Forwarder From China

May 9, 2016

Is there any aspect of the e-commerce buying experience that Amazon.com Inc. doesn't want to directly control?

Logistics Industry Mystery: Shipping Boxes Go Missing

May 6, 2016

Johnson Controls Inc. had a logistics mystery on its hands: thousands of reusable shipping boxes and storage racks were disappearing every year. The auto-parts maker, which was spending a small fortune to replace the equipment, found that some were squirreled away at factories by Johnson Controls' own plant managers, others were kept by customers. One box was discovered at a Michigan gun range; another had wound up storing bait on a fishing boat in Seattle.

How Much Are You Losing Because Your E-Commerce Returns Aren't Managed Well?

May 6, 2016

MultiChannel Merchant

The explosive growth of e-commerce sales is bringing a subsequent spike in e-commerce returns. To put it in perspective: Returns are projected to grow at a 15 percent annual rate, and 30 percent of online purchases were returned last year, according to research from commercial real estate firm CBRE.

Will We See the 'Uberization' of Logistics?

May 6, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The ride-sharing service Uber is threatening to disrupt, if not dismantle, the taxi business. Will it do the same to the package-delivery sector?

CGS Enhances Shop-Floor Control Applications

May 5, 2016

CGS

CGS has made enhancements to its BlueCherry Shop Floor Control technology.

RFID Helps Workers, Customers Find Fashions at Factory Outlet

May 5, 2016

RFID Journal

Diffusione Tessile, the factory outlet division of fashion retailer Max Mara Group, is employing an RFID-based real-time location system to reduce lines at its service counter and ensure that customers can find the products they seek.

Challenges in Dry Bulk Shipping Will Result in Freight Rates Lower Than Last Year's

May 5, 2016

Drewry

Drewry forecasts dry bulk freight rates in 2016 will be, on average, lower than in 2015, as the medium-to-long term fundamentals for dry bulk shipping will remain challenging, according to the latest edition of the Dry Bulk Forecaster report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Target Pilots Use of Robots to Keep Tabs on In-Store Inventory

May 5, 2016

Fortune

Target is testing robots that track inventory on its store shelves, including shampoo and laundry detergent.

StreetScan Partners With TomTom Bridge for Roadway Inspection Vans

May 4, 2016

StreetScan

StreetScan has entered into a partnership with TomTom, a vendor of navigation and mapping products.

Shift From Airfreight to Seafreight in Perishables Shipping Said to Be Exaggerated

May 4, 2016

Air Cargo World

Isn't modal shift toward the ocean, using "hibernation technology" inside sea containers, supposed to be the scourge of the perishable air cargo industry?

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.