Logistics

RFID Solution Tracks Trucks Used to Haul Masonry Products

September 18, 2014

Mutual Materials, a Pacific Northwest manufacturer and hauler of stones, bricks and other masonry products used for landscaping and construction purposes, is monitoring the locations and conditions of its vehicles via an RFID-based solution provided by electronic fleet-management technology company Zonar.

Big Calculations: A Solution to Big Data

September 18, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

There's no lack of data out there, to help companies balance supply and demand. The problem is what to do with it. Victor Allis, chief executive officer with Quintiq, offers a solution to the management of Big Data: Big Calculations.

Foot Locker Wins Race to Be First Athletic Shoe/Apparel Retailer to Try Same-day Delivery

September 18, 2014

MultiChannel Merchant

In a first in the athletic footwear and apparel space, Foot Locker has started a trial of same-day/next-day delivery at five stores in California, with plans to roll it out at its 1,300 locations across the U.S. and Canada should it prove a success. This includes all the company's brands: Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Foot Action and Champs.

Breaking the Logjam: How a Public-Private Partnership Aims to End Long Truck Queues at Marine Terminal Gates

September 17, 2014

Port Logistics Group

XPO Logistics Wraps Up Acquisition of New Breed

September 17, 2014

XPO Logistics Inc.

XPO Logistics Inc. has completed the acquisition of New Breed Holding Co., a provider of contract logistics services, at a cash purchase price of $615m.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

September 17, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2014 for the specialized purpose of:

The Power of We: Creating a Shared Infrastructure for Product Distribution

September 16, 2014

Kane is Able

Global Driver-less Vehicle Shipments to Exceed 42 Million by 2035 14 Million by 2030

September 16, 2014

ABI Research

Global driver-less vehicle shipments will increase from 1.1 million in 2024 to more than 42 million in 2035, with an installed driver-less vehicle base reaching 176 million.

Does It Make Sense to Centralize Inventory in a Multichannel World?

September 15, 2014

EBN Online

The trends favor a centralized inventory under one roof, but the question whether it is the most effective response to the challenges of multichannel distribution persists.

In E-Commerce, the Race to Own the Last Mile Is Heating Up

September 15, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The field of companies offering rapid delivery of items ordered online is getting awfully crowded.

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.