Logistics

U.S. Ocean Container Activity Ended Strong in 2013, Year-End Review Finds

January 17, 2014

Ocean container import and export activity for the U.S. ended on a strong note in 2013, with imports soaring 17.7 percent and exports rising 5.7 percent from November. Both upticks are seasonally expected, but the import volume was especially stronger than normal.

Airfreight Security Screening Needs 'Significant Further Testing'

January 17, 2014

TIACA

Significant further testing must be conducted into the provision of advance data for air cargo and mail parcels security screening. Furthermore, common global standards and procedures must be developed to avoid potentially serious disruption to the flow of world trade, according to The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA).

You're Not Ready for the Next Supply-Chain Disruption

January 17, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

If you're a supply-chain executive, there's a good chance that the next tsunami, hurricane, flood or other disaster will take your organization by surprise. Again.

An Update on Home Depot's Supply Chain Transformation Project

January 16, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The Home Depot's ongoing supply chain transformation last year included the opening of 20 new distribution centers, improved inventory turns and lower costs, all achieved while supporting double-digit growth. Charles Armstrong, vice president of supply chain distribution, highlights these accomplishments.

JobsInLogistics Acquires NetTemps.com Job Board

January 16, 2014

JobsInLogistics.com Inc.

JobsInLogistics.com Inc. has acquired the job board NetTemps.com.

Vietnam Logistics Growth Through Inland, Coastal Investment

January 16, 2014

World Bank

Two reports released by the World Bank provide new insights on Vietnam's freight logistics sector, including inland and coastal waterways, highlighting that it can be a new driver of growth for the country.

Major Trends Impacting Supply Chains for the Next 3 to 5 Years

January 16, 2014

Yogesh Malik, Principal, McKinsey and Co.

Schneider National Debuts Its Own Chassis Fleet

January 15, 2014

Schneider National Inc.

Schneider National Inc. has invested in a company-owned and managed chassis fleet.

How to Build a Cost-to-Serve Model

January 15, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Companies typically spread supply chain costs evenly across customers and products, but that results in some products and services subsidizing others, says Stan Aronow, director of supply chain research at Gartner. Aronow explains how cost-to-serve modeling can provide insights that lead to smarter and more profitable operating decisions.

Retail Imports Expected to Be Up 4.8 Percent in January; 2013 Estimated at 2.8 Percent Over 2012

January 15, 2014

National Retail Federation

Import volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to grow 4.8 percent in January over the same month last year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. Estimates show 2013 up 2.8 percent over 2012.

Logistics

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