Logistics

TaylorMade Drives Supply-Chain Efficiency With 24-Hour Club

October 1, 2002

Customization is the centerpiece of a strategy that wakes up the big golf supplier and propels it ahead of the competition in terms of agility and innovation.

SPECIAL ISSUE: GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNERSHIPS - CNH Global: Schneider Wins Logistics Contract In U.S., Now Looks to Europe

July 1, 2002

SPECIAL ISSUE: GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNERSHIPS

July 1, 2002

Home Depot: How Big Hardware Retailer Makes Direct Delivery Work

SPECIAL ISSUE: GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNERSHIPS - DaimlerChrysler: Extreme Logistics? Putting an "X" in Third-Party Services

July 1, 2002

SPECIAL ISSUE: GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNERSHIPS - Kodak Brasileira: Hiring of Third-Party Proves Key to Handling Volume Surges

July 1, 2002

Snapple Found Handling Logistics In-house Left A Sour Taste

April 1, 2002

Kurt C. Hoffman

With industry giants invading the product niche that it created, the beverage maker turned to logistics outsourcing as a means to achieve a higher level of customer service, cost control and data integrity. Its attention now is focused on innovation and flavors.

Keeping Up With Growth - in Stores and Employees

January 1, 2002

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A good relationship with partners is the best contingency plan

Market Demands Domain Experts, Vertical Solutions From Providers

December 1, 2001

Jean V. Murphy

Today's supply-chain marketplace has little room for generalists. It's specialists that are in demand, with buyers of both software and services looking for industry-specific solutions and deep domain expertise.

True Value Battles Adversity With Supply-chain Efficiency

December 1, 2001

Serving the nation's largest cooperative of independent hardware stores, struggling True Value aims to secure member loyalty through a world-class supply chain.

Levi Strauss Revamps Value-Channel Supply Chain to Keep Pace With Outlet Shoppers

August 1, 2001

Kurt C. Hoffman

As off-price stores moved upscale in recent years with the creation of attractive, shopper-friendly outlet malls, the demands of consumers and value retailers changed. Low prices were still expected, but shoppers also wanted a better selection of style and colors. To meet this need, Levi Strauss revamped its value-channel logistics.

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.