Logistics

A Conversation With a Supply-Chain Millennial

January 5, 2015

Eight years into a career in supply chain, Susie Conley, program specialist with Caterpillar Inc., talks about her experience, the opportunities that exist for new entrants into the job marketplace, and the attributes that make a modern-day supply-chain professional successful.

DIRECTV's Journey from Manual to Automated Forecasting

December 29, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

DIRECTV’s service depends on equipment imported from Asia and forward-positioned in 250 locations to support home installations. Having long used Microsoft Excel to forecast demand, the company had a rocky journey to an automated forecasting system from SAP. Randy Sullivan discusses lessons learned and ultimate benefits.

Do Backward-Looking KPIs Have a Place in S&OP?

December 29, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Backward-looking KPIs, especially those on safety stock, are a necessity in successful S&OP processes, says Erik Hjerpe of TreeHouse Foods, a private-brand food manufacturer. He explains why this is so and how TreeHouse employs a variety of safety stock strategies.

Freight Rates for Container Cargo Still Falling, But at Slower Pace

December 29, 2014

Drewry

Container freight rates for cargoes moving under contracts on major East-West routes have continued to erode, but at a slower pace than previously, according to the results of Drewry's Benchmarking Club.

CargoWise Integrates Container Tracking From VelaTrack

December 24, 2014

WiseTech Global

WiseTech Global, creator of the CargoWise One supply-chain management platform, has entered into an integration partnership with VelaTrack.

After-Sales Service, Parts Management to Become More Important to Manufacturers' Profitability, Report Says

December 24, 2014

IDC Manufacturing Insights

As manufacturers continue to competitively differentiate themselves within various industry settings, after-sales service will increasingly become more important in their overall business and profitability strategy, according to Business Strategy: Spare Parts Planning for Service Excellence, a report from IDC Manufacturing Insights. In fact, many discrete manufacturers can expect to capture upward of 30 percent of revenue from service and service-based product strategies.

Syspro USA Adds Voyage, Container Tracking App to ERP Offering

December 23, 2014

Syspro USA

Syspro USA, a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for on-premise, mobile and cloud-based use, has released a new supply-chain management application for global manufacturers and distributors.

UTi Worldwide Teams With Changjiu Logistics in China

December 23, 2014

UTi Worldwide Inc.

UTi Worldwide Inc., a global provider of supply-chain services, has entered into a strategic partnership with Beijing Changjiu Logistics Co., Ltd., to serve the logistics requirements of original equipment manufacturers and suppliers in China's automotive market.

Today's POS Data Creates Value Across the Enterprise

December 23, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The technology surrounding point-of-sale data has improved tremendously in recent years and companies are making much better use of this information, says Tina Lalor, senior business consultant with John Galt Solutions.

C.H. Robinson Reaches Agreement to Acquire Freightquote.com

December 22, 2014

C.H. Robinson

C.H. Robinson has reached agreement to acquire Freightquote.com, Inc. for $365m in cash.

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.