Logistics

New Insights on Supply Chain Innovation

November 25, 2014

Susan Golicic, associate professor at Colorado State University, discusses recent CSCMP sponsored research on the state of supply chain innovation. While there have been no game changers in the last decade, steady incremental innovation has led to significant performance improvements, she says.

Descartes Acquires Airclic to Strengthen Fleet Management Platform

November 25, 2014

Descartes

Descartes Systems Group has acquired Airclic Inc., a U.S.-based provider of mobile solutions that help companies reduce the cost of delivering goods by automating traditional paper-based processes.

VMI Transforms the Healthcare System in Zimbabwe

November 25, 2014

Abdourahmane Diallo and Walter Proper, John Snow, Inc.

TNT Offers New Air Routes to Germany, Builds Depot in Netherlands

November 24, 2014

TNT

TNT is constructing a new international depot in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

Unintended Impacts of Omnichannel Distribution

November 24, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The shift toward omnichannel distribution has both positive and negative unintended impacts. On the positive side are opportunities to blend and leverage channels; on the downside are organizational and operational gaps. Steven DeFazio, executive vice president at Fortna, offers insights on both.

Identifying the Top 15 Supply Chains to Admire

November 24, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Lora Cecere, CEO of Supply Chain Insights, discusses new research from her company designed to identify the top 15 supply chains as measured against their peers, including capabilities and strategies that these companies share.

Chemical Distributors Tout Improvement in Safety Record

November 24, 2014

NACD

Members of the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) drove more than 140 million miles last year, delivering 50 tons of products every minute, yet reducing Occupational Safety and Health Administration recordable cases to 549, from 594 the previous year.

The M&A Market for Logistics Companies in 2015

November 24, 2014

John Q. Anderson, Advisory Director, Greenbriar Equity Group LLC

Bridging the Gap: The Role of Retail 3PLs in the Journey to "Shopping Redefined"

November 21, 2014

Port Logistics Group

APL Logistics Launches AutoLinx Rail Service in India

November 21, 2014

APL Logistics

APL Logistics has launched AutoLinx, a rail service in India.

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.