Logistics

UTi Opens New Logistics Facility Near Detroit

March 6, 2014

UTi Worldwide Inc. has opened a new logistics facility in Romulus, Michigan, near Detroit.

PeopleNet Unveils New Mapping, Safety Features for Energy Services

March 5, 2014

PeopleNet, a vendor of fleet-mobility technology, has launched new mapping and navigation features for its Energy Services suite.

Ceva Logistics Expands Market Presence in Panama

March 5, 2014

CEVA Logistics

Ceva Logistics has expanded its operation in Panama City, Panama.

Champ Cargosystems Launches Airfreight Community Platform

March 5, 2014

Champ Cargosystems

Champ Cargosystems, a provider of integrated air-cargo services, has launched an airfreight community platform. Dubbed CargoUpdate, the tool was designed to enhance communications between airlines and freight forwarders.

End-to-End Supply Chain Synchronization

March 5, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: Best-in-class companies are evolving to meet their customers' needs by reverse engineering their supply chains to align with overall sales strategies and customer desires. This process involves integrating and working various verticals within a company in order to achieve the desired outcome. Supply chain professionals are taking a different look at their companies' operations through the lens of customers' perspectives and expectations, and organizing the supply chains around those focal points. - Rodrigo Cambiaghi, Principal, Ernst & Young LLP and EY US Leader for E2E Supply Chain practice; and Dieter BÃ¶lzing, Principal, Ernst & Young LLP and EY Supply Chain Strategy & Planning, EMEIA

Adopting the Right E-commerce Fulfillment Strategy

March 5, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: Online sales surged last year, and many companies saw their e-commerce sales grow by double digits. This growth is expected to continue for the foreseeable future, so the good news is that rising rates and revenue for e-commerce are significantly exceeding expectations. But there is bad news too - e-commerce is stressing distribution operations and many companies are having difficulty keeping up. Adopting the right operational practices for order fulfillment is essential for business success. - Kelly Reed, Partner, Tompkins International

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

March 5, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

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Inspirage Opens Consulting Office in Pune, India

March 4, 2014

Inspirage

Inspirage, a supply-chain management consultancy, has opened a new office in Pune, India.

Wind Farm Logistics Hub Plan Unveiled by Burlington Northern Santa Fe

March 4, 2014

BizJournals.com

Tri Global Energy is poised to build a wind empire in West Texas and will partner with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Logistics to build a shipping and receiving hub for the turbines.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Launches New Service; Opens Barcelona Office

March 4, 2014

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has introduced a twice-monthly service from Santander, Spain to South Africa, and on to Australia.

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.