Logistics

ALK, Drivewyze Combine Mobile App Technologies for Truck Drivers

August 27, 2014

ALK Technologies and Drivewyze Inc. have put together a joint offering of their mobile apps for professional truck drivers.

Ryder Europe Adds 60 Reefer Trailers to Cold-Chain Fleet

August 27, 2014

Ryder Europe

Ryder Europe is adding 60 refrigerated trailers to its rental fleet serving the cold-chain sector.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

August 27, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

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

Innovative Transportation Solutions for the Mexican Market

August 27, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

How has cross-border transportation evolved over the last few years? And what is the potential for intermodal in Mexico? We get some answers from Ben Enriquez, country director with Transplace Mexico, and Danny Beers, Mexico intermodal project leader with Transplace.

July Orders for Medium, Heavy Duty Trucks Continue Strong

August 26, 2014

ACT Research

For the second month in a row, Class 8 orders surprised on the high side in July, with net orders of 30,103. Classes 5 to 7 net orders also posted a gain in July, coming in at 15,834 units.

Transportation Bills and Regulations That Could Impact Your Business

August 26, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Tom Sanderson, chief executive officer of Transplace, runs down the various new regulations and pieces of legislation that could have a deep impact on shippers and the nation's transportation system.

Cosmetics Company Uses RFID System to Prevent Forklift Accidents in Its Warehouse

August 26, 2014

RFID Journal

One year after cosmetics company L'Oréal Italia installed an RFID-based system to prevent forklift-related collisions in its busy warehouse, the company has not had a single such accident.

Distribution Center "Re-Visioning"

August 25, 2014

Challenge: Our client is a unique and well-positioned specialty retailer in the wedding gown industry, competing in a large and stable industry with over 300 stores in the United States and Canada, but back in 2005 their business was outgrowing their capacity, they were at a crossroads regarding how to grow, design, improve and optimize their operations.

Bundled Cloud and WMS Implementation Solution Delivers ROI

August 25, 2014

Challenge: One of the world's largest snack companies needed a rapid deployment consisting of JDA WMS and Cloud Services for a new 3PL site. The customer did not have the technical WMS expertise nor the hardware infrastructure.

Whether on U.S. East or West Coast, Companies Want DCs Near 'Megapolitan' Areas, Report Says

August 25, 2014

MHI

Companies are heavily scrutinizing transportation costs in East Coast and West Coast seaports-and inland cities with strong transportation links-locating facilities in markets best able to serve established and emerging "megapolitan" areas in a quick, cost-effective manner, according to a report from CBRE Group entitled Transportation Cost Equivalence Line: East Coast vs. West Coast Ports.

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.