Logistics

Holiday Retail Madness: Who Will Pay for 'Free' Shipping?

December 22, 2014

There was a time, not too long ago, when retail industry analysts were predicting that online merchandisers would soon stop offering free shipping on orders. How wrong they were.

Livingston International Debuts Cross-Border Trade App

December 19, 2014

Livingston International

Livingston International has introduced an International Tracker app for truck drivers delivering commercial shipments across the Canada-U.S. border.

Transplace Expands Operations in Canada

December 19, 2014

Transplace

Transplace, a provider of transportation-management services and technology, has expanded its presence in Canada.

Peru's Largest Retail Pharmacy Chain Aims to Get Even Larger

December 19, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

InkaFarma has an ambitious plan to nearly double the number of stores it operates in Peru, with an emphasis on opening up new locations in some of the country's remotest areas. To make that happen, the company needed both a new, automated distribution center and a warehouse-management system with which to run it.

How Red Wing Shoes Streamlined S&OP and Boosted Performance

December 18, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

In a multi-year, multi-phase project covering people, processes and technology, Red Wing Shoes streamlined and improved its S&OP process, cutting planning time from six weeks to three and reducing inventory by 27 percent.

Segmentation Strategies for the Supply Chain

December 18, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Segmenting customers and products to lower costs and improve profit margins also results in higher customer satisfaction, says Wade McDaniel, vice president of solutions development at Avnet Velocity.

The Value of Hybrid RFID Systems

December 18, 2014

Tom O'Boyle, Director of RFID, Barcoding Inc.

The Value of Technology to Omnichannel Fulfillment

December 18, 2014

Russell Goodman, Editor in Chief, SupplyChainBrain

Chainalytics Inks Technology Partnership With Logistical Labs

December 17, 2014

Chainalytics

Chainalytics, a provider of market intelligence, analytics and supply-chain consulting services, has entered into a partnership with Logistics Labs, a vendor of cloud-based software.Chainalytics, a provider of market intelligence, analytics and supply-chain consulting services, has entered into a partnership with Logistics Labs, a vendor of cloud-based software.

Truckload Carriers Association Expands Benchmarking Service

December 17, 2014

Truckload Carriers Association

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has expanded its benchmarking services to provide multiple subscription levels.

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.