Logistics

King Solutions Commences Expansion of Minnesota HQ

July 14, 2015

King Solutions Inc., an asset-based third-party logistics provider and freight forwarder, has broken ground on the expansion of its headquarters in Dayton, Minn.

Port of Oakland Testing Sensors at Terminal Gates

July 14, 2015

Port of Oakland

The Port of Oakland is testing Bluetooth sensors to measure wait times for harbor truckers at its maritime terminal gates.

Overcoming the Trucking Crisis with Just-in-Time Order Fulfillment, Warehouse Automation

July 14, 2015

Dan Labell, President, Westfalia Technologies

With today's fast-paced supply chain and rising consumer demand, it has become a best practice for warehouses to prepare and stage orders prior to the truck's arrival, typically up to 24 hours in advance. While this practice may seem like an effective method of fulfilling orders in a timely and accurate manner, it doesn't take into consideration the possibility that the truck is late, or worse, doesn’t show up at all.

Shoe Retailer Decides Barcodes Work Better Than RFID for Keeping Tabs on Inventory

July 14, 2015

FierceRetailIT

Describing radio frequency identification labels as a "learning tool," Peltz Shoes has stopped using the technology, primarily because of high costs related to the passive tags, and changed to a barcode system.

Regulations for Transport of Hazardous Materials Are Much Too Confusing, Survey Finds

July 14, 2015

Labelmaster

Is complying with the multitude of regulations for the transport of hazardous materials - also known as dangerous goods - truly a challenge?

It's Important to Recognize Magnitude of Coming Congestion Crisis - and Its Impact on the Supply Chain

July 13, 2015

Harvard Business Review

Longer commute times are just one sign that congestion is creeping into our lives, and clogging the supply chain.

Imports Rebound as U.S. Retailers Prepare for Back-to-School Sales

July 13, 2015

NRF

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 7.3 percent this month over the same time last year as retailers stock up for the busy back-to-school season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Supply-Chain Alignment: Finding Meaning in a Buzzword

July 13, 2015

What is this thing called supply-chain alignment?

UK Logistics Network Requires Much More Government Investment, Trade Group Says

July 10, 2015

BIFA

The British International Freight Association is calling for greater investment in the UK's logistics network.

Sourcing from Mexico: Tackling the Challenges of Nearshoring

July 10, 2015

Kevin Brooks, CMO, Ivalua

For manufacturers, Mexico is heating up. According to a recent survey from AlixPartners, 41 percent of manufacturing and distribution executives globally believe that bringing production back from overseas – a strategy known as nearshoring – is an opportunity for their organizations, and 86 percent of that group report that they have nearshored or expect to within the next few years.

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.