Logistics

UPS Extends Special Commodities Program to 20 Destinations

March 19, 2015

UPS has expanded its International Special Commodities (ISC) program with the addition of 20 destinations.

VMI Transforms the Healthcare System in Zimbabwe

March 19, 2015

Dr. Abdourahmane Diallo, director of health systems strengthening with John Snow Inc., and Walter Proper, JSI's director of public health task order, relate the story of how a vendor-managed inventory (VMI) system improved Zimbabwean citizens' access to critical healthcare. A finalist in the SupplyChainBrain/CSCMP Supply Chain Innovation Award for 2014.

ALK Maps, Route-Visualization Platform Now Available in Europe

March 18, 2015

ALK

ALK's ALK Maps platform for asset and route visualization is now available in Europe.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

March 18, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

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

The Next Evolution of Warehouse Software Is Changing the Game

March 18, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: From humble beginnings at the machine control layer, warehouse systems have matured and expanded to allow visibility and control over what is happening at the machine, parcel, associate and order/wave level. When combined with data from wearables and other Internet of Things technologies, warehouse control software will drive new opportunities for distribution efficiency. – Nikko Pianetto, Group Vice President, Integrated Technology Solutions, Fortna Inc.

Savvy Strategies for International Mailing and Shipping

March 18, 2015

Dennis P. LeStrange, President & CEO, Neopost USA

Billions of transactions around the world everyday connect buyers and sellers in the online marketplace. This globally connected marketplace demands and deserves a sound international mailing and shipping protocol.

Big Truck Guide Launches Site With Info on Truck Weights, Measures

March 17, 2015

Big Truck Guide.com

Big Truck Guide.com has launched a website with information on maximum truck weights and lengths.

Home Delivery/Last Mile Logistics - a Disrupter's Market

March 17, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: Service providers, couriers and retailers have been doing last mile for decades. But times are different now. Consider: omnichannel, Amazon's game-changing free and same-day delivery, and Sears creating an offering service for third parties. The last two years also saw disrupters who were previously unknown enter the logistics market. But traditional transportation technology firms are fighting back. 2015 will show dramatic changes in the market. – Ann Grackin, CEO ChainLink Research

Longshoreman Pay Dwarfs That of Most Employees in Transportation Industry

March 17, 2015

Los Angeles Times

More than 4,400 ships bring nearly $400bn worth of goods through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach every year, a crucial link in the global supply chain of factories, warehouses, docks, highways and rail lines. Most blue-collar workers along the chain have seen their wages slashed with the quick rise of global trade. But the longshoremen who move the goods the shortest distance, between ship and shore, have shrewdly protected pay that trumps that of many white-collar managers.

The Grimaldi Group Enhances Med-West Africa Service

March 16, 2015

The Grimaldi Group

The Grimaldi Group has enhanced its Mediterranean Express (MEX) service, which links points in the Mediterranean to West Africa.

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.