Logistics

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May 13, 2015

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2015 for the specialized purpose of:

Goods-to-Person Automation: The Basics

May 13, 2015

Mark Dickinson, executive sales manager with SSK Schäfer Systems Inc., brings us up to date on the status of goods-to-person automation, while introducing the newer concept of matrix solutions in physical-distribution systems.

How Chick-Fil-A Discovered Gold in Its Supplier Business Review Process

May 13, 2015

Mike Walpole, Sr. Manager-Distribution & Logistics, Chick-Fil-A

How Redbox Manages a Supply Chain with All New Products and Zero Replenishment

May 13, 2015

Matt James, VP-Inventory & Logistics, Redbox

Driver Retention Strategies at MBM Corp.

May 13, 2015

Mark Luttrell, Executive Director, Field Services, MBM Corp.

Labelmaster Partners with American Coatings Association on HazMat Labels

May 12, 2015

Labelmaster

Labelmaster, a provider of materials for complying with rules on the transportation of hazardous materials, has partnered with the American Coatings Association (ACA) to offer Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) labels.

Robot Pair Work in Tandem to Pick 'n' Ship Your Orders

May 12, 2015

Gizmodo

Like C-3PO and R2-D2, some robot pairs are a match made in mechanized heaven. Now, a new team, Fetch and Freight, can eliminate much of the efficiency-botching human labor from warehouses, getting that Amazon shipment to your door faster than ever.

Why Is Air Cargo World Taking So Long to Adopt Electronic Air Waybills Across the Industry

May 12, 2015

Air Cargo World

The global usage of electronic air waybills (e-AWBs) stood, at the end of February, at 26.9 percent, up 2 percent from January. And IATA is confident that the industry can reach its 2015 target of 45 percent by the end of this year.

Retail Imports Return to Normal After Surge to Clear Backlog

May 12, 2015

NRF

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is returning to normal levels as officials prepare to count votes on ratification of a new West Coast labor agreement that ended months of uncertainty, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Chargebacks as Remedy, Not Punishment

May 12, 2015

Ken Lettre, VP-Vendor Compliance & Relations, Stage Stores

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.