Logistics

Crowley Increases Service on U.S.-Puerto Rico Route

January 28, 2015

The liner services group of Crowley Maritime Corp. is adding a flat-deck container barge, with capacity for 400 forty-foot equivalent units (FEUs), to its South Atlantic Puerto Rico service.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

January 28, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

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

Omnichannel Business Leads Macy's to Open Larger Fulfillment Center on West Coast

January 28, 2015

Macy's

Macy's Inc. plans to relocate its West Sacramento, Calif., direct-to-consumer fulfillment center to a larger facility in a nearby location to support continued sales growth driven by its omnichannel strategy.

E-commerce Logistics Models Criticized as Unsustainable

January 28, 2015

Transport Intelligence

The present business models being employed by e-retailers and their shipping partners are becoming increasingly unsustainable, according to a report from Transport Intelligence, a research and analysis firm focusing on the global logistics industry.

Wanting Piece of Air Cargo Market in East Africa/Middle East, Djibouti to Get Two Major Airports

January 28, 2015

Air Cargo World

The tiny African nation of Djibouti measures 23,200 square kilometers and is home to about 800,000 people, but within a few years - and with a little help from the Chinese - it expects to have two brand-new airport hubs large enough to handle 100,000 tonnes of cargo and 2 million passengers annually.

IAG Cargo Launches Cargo Connector Service in San Francisco

January 27, 2015

IAG Cargo

IAG Cargo, the merged operations of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, has extended its Cargo Connector service to San Francisco, the tenth city in the carrier’s network.

How Sears Holding Company Optimized Online Fulfillment

January 27, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Sears Holding Company needed to improve service to online shoppers, to stay competitive with both traditional and e-commerce rivals. Chief supply chain officer Bill Hutchinson and vice president Jeff Starecheski tell how it was done. A finalist in the SupplyChainBrain/CSCMP Supply Chain Innovation Award for 2014.

Fueled by Cheap Natural Gas, Reshoring Predicted to Continue, But Pace Is Expected to Slow

January 27, 2015

Industry Today

Manufacturers typically evaluate seven critical areas when it comes to operational decision making: transportation and energy costs; market demand for their products; rising labor costs in China and other developing nations; access to talent, tax and regulatory policies; availability of capital; and currency trends.

Social Media, the Supply Chain and How to Tackle Fast Fashion

January 26, 2015

Bob McKee, Industry Strategy Direction, Fashion, Infor

The holiday season has come to a close, but fashion brands and retailers are still faced with opportunities and challenges after the holiday gift rush. Social media can dramatically increase demand for particular styles and items within minutes or hours (think Pinterest or Instagram).

Online Grocery Delivery Is Hard Business to Make a Buck In

January 26, 2015

Washington Post

The online grocery delivery business seems to get more crowded - and more competitive - by the minute. Tech giants Google and Amazon.com are offering it in some major cities, and so are upstarts such as Instacart, Postmates and FreshDirect. These newcomers are battling with more established businesses such as Peapod, which has been delivering groceries for more than 20 years, and services from companies such as Wal-Mart that allow customers to place orders online and pick them up at a nearby store.

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.