Logistics

Effects of the Latest 'Perfect Storm' on Logistics & Manufacturing

June 15, 2015

Rob Lewin, Dir., Global Logistics, Flowserve

Foodservice Company Reduces Freight Spend By 10-15% with Manhattan's TMS

June 12, 2015

Challenge: Even though growth was on the fast track for one of the largest domestic foodservice providers, they were still hampered by supply chain visibility and accuracy challenges. Without visibility, they had no way of knowing how truckload orders were impacting their entire supply chain, leading to increased costs. The company was also facing substantial increases in commodity prices, fuel and the minimum wage - critical elements in the food and restaurant industries. Complicating those challenges were ongoing limited-time promotions, which require immediate responses to spikes in demand.

Is Your Order Fulfillment Cycle Fast Enough?

June 12, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Andrew J. Breckenridge, executive vice president of Fortna.

Walgreens Slashes Supply-Chain Energy Costs

June 12, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Nick Finia, senior manager of energy management and infrastructure capital investment at The Walgreen Company.

U.S. Imports Return to Normal Levels Following Ratification of Labor Contract

June 12, 2015

NRF

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports has returned to normal levels following ratification of a new West Coast labor agreement, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Improved Data Accuracy and Shortened Delivery Times at LP Group

June 11, 2015

Softlink Global

U.S. Manufacturing Fuels Shipping on St. Lawrence Seaway

June 11, 2015

Chamber of Marine Commerce

U.S. manufacturing is expected to keep ship traffic on the St. Lawrence Seaway bustling this season after a strong start for general cargo shipments through the navigation system.

Cargo Divisions of Lufthansa, ANA Expand Joint Service Between Europe, Japan

June 11, 2015

Lufthansa Cargo

More and faster connections, more capacity, flexibility and time saving: these are the benefits available to European customers of Lufthansa Cargo and ANA Cargo as of Aug. 3. Both airlines are expanding their joint venture for freight consignments to routes from Europe to Japan.

Flying Animals Around World Can Be Lucrative Airfreight Business

June 11, 2015

Air Cargo World

A group of very important guests were transported on flight QR 8197 from Amsterdam-Schiphol to Las Vegas via Qatar Airways this past April. A 777-200 freighter was reserved for just 40 well-pampered passengers from 17 different countries, who flew "first class," so to speak, on the 11-hour, 20-minute flight. The combined net worth of these clients was about $160m. As rich as they were, they did little more on the flight than eat and sleep, with an inflight dining menu of 120 pre-packed haynets, water, oat bran for mash, mixed feed, apples and carrots.

ULA: Launching a World-Class Supply Chain

June 11, 2015

Brad Houser, Senior Mgr of SC Operations, United Launch Alliance LLC

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.