Logistics

A Look Back at Freight in the Year 2013

January 13, 2014

While 2013 was a complicated year from a purely economic point of view, the major events contributing to this had very little impact on freight, according to Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst for Delcan Corporation. Her overview of the freight industry in 2013 follows.

Case Study: Staples Eliminates Excessive Packaging

January 13, 2014

Robert Dennen, Staples and Hanko Kiessner, Packsize International LLC

Changing the 'Dominant Design' of Distribution

January 13, 2014

Chris Caplice, Executive Director, MIT Center for SC & Logistics

An Update on Home Depot's Supply Chain Transformation Project

January 13, 2014

Charles Armstrong, VP Supply Chain - Distribution, The Home Depot

Schedule for Phasing Out Older Oil Tankers Implemented at ADPC

January 10, 2014

Arabian Supply Chain

The Abu Dhabi Ports Company says it will refuse entry to older oil tankers as it continues its endeavor to protect the environment and guarantee safety in all of its ports.

Laying the Foundation for 3PL Relationships

January 10, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Before attempting to enter a long-term relationship with a 3PL, shippers first need to be clear internally about the goals and objectives they hope to achieve and about cultural guard rails that might thwart necessary information sharing, says Sean Coakley, senior vice president at Kenco Logistics Group.

Should U.S. Reopen Spigot, Drop Ban on Export of Crude Oil?

January 10, 2014

Fuel Fix

Early in the new year the Obama administration and Congress find themselves grappling with a scenario that was unthinkable just a short time ago: What to do with the domestic oil flowing out of West Texas, North Dakota and other states?

Danish Shipping, Oil Giant to Divest Retail Operations

January 10, 2014

Maritime Executive

A.P. Moller-Maersk has agreed to sell substantial stakes in Denmark's largest retailer and a department store chain, as the shipping and oil conglomerate slims down to boost performance.

Undercover in Chinese Factories: The Work of China Labor Watch

January 10, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

What's really going on in Chinese factories?

Standards for Sustainability: An Update

January 10, 2014

Richard Bank, Director, Sustainable Supply Chain Foundation

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.