Logistics

OnTrac's DirectPost Added to Kewill Flagship Module

April 22, 2015

The DirectPost mail product of OnTrac, a regional carrier providing parcel service in eight western states, has been added to the Kewill Flagship OnTrac Module.

HighJump Enhances Direct Store Delivery App for Wine & Spirits

April 22, 2015

HighJump

HighJump has enhanced its suite of software in support of direct store delivery (DSD) of wine and spirits.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

April 22, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

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

CMA CGM Announces New Gulf, Caribbean Services; Launches Tracking App

April 21, 2015

CMA CGM Group

The CMA CGM Group has launched a new service linking the Mediterranean with the U.S. Gulf and Caribbean.

GE Capital Fleet Services Unveils BrightWorks Analytics Platform

April 21, 2015

GE Capital Fleet Services

GE Capital Fleet Services has introduced BrightWorks Insights, a fleet-analytics platform.

East-West Shipping Lanes See Recent On-time Performance of 64 Percent

April 21, 2015

Drewry Supply Chain Advisors

Liner shipping service reliability across the three core East-West trades hit a five-month peak in March with an aggregate on-time performance of 64 percent, according to Carrier Performance Insight, the online schedule reliability tool provided by Drewry Supply Chain Advisors.

Before Getting Too Excited About Drones, Have You Figured Out How They Will Fit Into Your IT Strategy?

April 20, 2015

Computerworld

To hear some tell it, the world will soon be abuzz with small drones that inspect bridges, monitor pipelines, survey crops and help assess damage for insurance claims.

Is Warehouse Management a Barrier to Your Having an Efficient Supply Chain?

April 20, 2015

Industrial Distribution

For many manufacturers and distributors, a seamless supply chain of highly efficient and tightly integrated business processes sharing a single unified source of accurate real-time data seems an unachievable goal. That's not surprising since such organizations are struggling to gain control over their entire supply chain using a mix of disparate systems that fail to fully mesh with one another creating silos of outdated and unreliable information.

Retail Sales Up 3.8 Percent in 2014 Despite West Coast Port Congestion, Annual Study Shows

April 20, 2015

Auburn University, RILA

The 2014 retail landscape could be characterized as bipolar, according to the 5th Annual State of the Retail Supply Chain Report from Auburn University and the Retail Industry Leaders Association.

RFID Cap Tag Allows Better Inventory Tracking of Bottled Products

April 17, 2015

RFID Journal

Global branded packaging company r-pac International Corp. has commercially released an ultrahigh-frequency RFID cap tag for tracking inventory and authenticating bottled or foil-wrapped products. The tag was developed to take advantage of foil wrappers, as well as the fluid stored in a bottle, in order to extend the read range up to 15 feet or more. The product is said to be ideal for bottled spirits and wines.

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.