Logistics

Car Polish Maker Drops Dull 3PL for New One

August 10, 2015

Sometimes, a change of partners is required to bring the best out of a company. Turtle Wax's transportation and inventory management got a brand new look when it partnered with LeSaint Logistics.

Matson Funds Improvements in New Alaska Operations

August 7, 2015

Matson Inc.

Matson Inc. is increasing its investment in its new Alaska operations, acquired from Horizon Lines Inc. in late May for $469m.

PrimeRevenue Debuts Capital Management Uni

August 7, 2015

PrimeRevenue Inc.

PrimeRevenue Inc., a platform for providing working capital financing, has created PrimeRevenue Capital Management.

Tool Strategically Plots Quickest Route to Market

August 7, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

When the Great Recession hit, an Irish dairy and nutritionals provider realized its manual method for managing transportation and delivery was woefully inadequate. The problem was solved when it automated routing and scheduling.

Encompass Plans Doubling of South Florida Distribution Facility

August 7, 2015

Encompass Supply Chain Solutions

Encompass Supply Chain Solutions, a provider of forward and reverse logistics services for a wide range of finished goods and replacement parts, is doubling the size of its distribution facility in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

MiX Telematics Brings In-Cab Monitoring to the U.S.

August 6, 2015

MiX Telematics

MiX Telematics, a provider of fleet and mobile asset-management tools, is now offering its in-cab monitoring system, MiX Vision, in the U.S.

2015 Already Sees Record Number of Robots Enter North American Market

August 6, 2015

RIA

The North American robotics market is off to its fastest start ever in 2015, according to statistics released from Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry's trade group.

How Sears Got a Handle on Its Reverse-Logistics Flow

August 6, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

The big merchandiser looked to Genco to provide a system for the rapid and efficient processing of merchandise that's designated for redeployment, return to vendor and liquidation.

For Vizio, A D.C. Bypass Program Yields a Double Win

August 6, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

The big maker of flatscreen TVs cuts logistics costs and boost sales, by offering product discounts in exchange for bulk buys by retailers. A partnership with C.H. Robinson makes the program work.

100 Great Supply Chain Partners: Soaring Together ... Successfully

August 6, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Oh, sure, go on and do it by yourself. Just try to run the company without any help. Treat suppliers like you don't need them. Go on! If there's a recipe for disaster, that's probably it: acting like you don't need anybody else's cooperation, input or ideas. The reality is quite a bit different though, isn't it? No company, no supply chain, exists in a vacuum. We do rely on each other, because no one of us can do it all, successfully, by ourselves. We need partners. Ah, but which partners – which ones are right for you?

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.