Logistics

The Changing Face of E-commerce Home Delivery

June 5, 2015

Customers expect e-commerce retailers to provide free shipping and returns. Robert Escobar, vice president of operations with Gwynnie Bee, talks about the challenges that his company faces in meeting those demands.

The Industrial Internet of Things Grows in Importance - Not Least in Transportation, Logistics

June 5, 2015

EBN

In the business world, seldom do you find widespread agreement on any topic. However, everyone seems to know that the Internet of Things is important and getting more so - especially in the ways that organizations handle transportation and logistics.

Empowered Consumers Change the Future of Retail, Survey Says

June 5, 2015

UPS

Avid online shoppers have raised the bar on what it takes for a retailer to stay competitive. Consumers want advanced mobile features, flexible shipping options and hassle-free returns, according to the fourth annual UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper study.

Scalable Platform for the Evolving Warehouse

June 4, 2015

Challenge: Many companies have a variety of distribution centers or warehouses within their own networks and extended networks. For some of these, the scale of operations, functionality requirements or available resources may not justify using a traditional WMS, yet a subset of capabilities would enhance proficiency and control.

On The Cutting Edge of Consumer Delivery

June 4, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

The focus on "last-mile" delivery has sharpened significantly in recent years. Henrik Moos, founder and chief business development officer of Swipbox, explains why. And he describes the concept of parcel lockers for consumer pickups.

Bulk Chemical Production Expected to Fuel Industrial Energy Consumption Increases for Next 25 Years

June 4, 2015

Manufacturing.net

The U.S. Energy Information Administration's annual energy outlook - which was released earlier this spring - anticipated that the industrial sector's energy demand would outpace all other sectors through 2040, and a just-released EIA report projected that bulk chemicals would account for a "large portion of both consumption and anticipated growth," with the value of chemical shipments increasing from $288bn in 2013 to $429bn in 2025.

Tanker Operators Tie Their Prosperity to Decreased Shale Oil Production, Boost in Oil Imports

June 4, 2015

Drewry

How much U.S. shale oil production is taken out of service will be a key driver of future tanker shipping earnings, according to the latest edition of the Tanker Forecaster, published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Automotive Parts Company Moves to Daily Store Fulfillment

June 3, 2015

Challenge: A leading automotive parts retailer, with more than 3,000 stores in the U.S., wanted to quickly develop their B2B channel while simultaneously growing their traditional retail channel. But their operations would have to adapt to meet the higher service level that B2B customers require.

SeaLand Adds North Atlantic Express to Latin America Service

June 3, 2015

SeaLand

SeaLand, an arm of the Maersk Group providing intra-Americas ocean carriage, has added the North Atlantic Express (NAE) service to its north-south network.

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June 3, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

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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.