Logistics

2014 Will See Businesses Continue to Practice 'Corporate Extortion'

January 8, 2014

Corporate extortion is likely to keep booming in 2014, and we don't mean extortion of corporations, as is practiced by Somali pirates or entrepreneurial Russians. We mean extortion by corporations.

China Says It's About to Become the World's Top Trader

January 8, 2014

Maritime Executive

China Daily reports that the value of trade in China's goods in 2013 is set to exceed that of the U.S., making the world's second-largest economy the world's top trader for the first time in the modern era.

The Science of Distribution Center Design

January 8, 2014

Russ Meller, VP Research & Development, Fortna

Annual Study Shows 2012 Was Good Year for 3PLs

January 7, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The past year was a good one for the third-party logistics industry, according to the14th annual 3PL Study. Shanton Wilcox, principal at Capgemini Consulting, a co-sponsor of the study, highlights year-over-year changes and responses to "deep dive" questions.

As Transportation Costs Rise, So Does Interest in Reducing Packaging or Even the Size of Product

January 7, 2014

MIT CT&L

Densification is the process of reducing product size (volume or weight) while maintaining or increasing its value. This is not a new trend. In fact, it is a tenet of good supply chain management and logistics, according to a four-part blog series published by the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics.

Data Collected by Logistics Companies Useful for Analyzing Consumer Trends, Study Finds

January 7, 2014

DHL

Logistics companies generate huge amounts of data that could give companies competitive advantage, according to DHL's newly released "Big Data in Logistics" trend report.

Old Dominion Moves to Expanded Service Center in Fort Myers

January 6, 2014

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has relocated and expanded its service center in Fort Myers, Fla.

Dassault SystÃ¨mes Unveils Tool for Quality Management by Manufacturer

January 6, 2014

Dassault SystÃ¨mes

Dassault SystÃ¨mes has announced the Apriso Quality Solution from its Delmia brand.

Trucking's Hours-of-Service Rest Rules Could Mean Higher Consumer Costs, Study Finds

January 6, 2014

University of Tennessee

New federal regulations mandating rest time for truckers could mean increased costs for consumers, according to study from the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Intermodal Thrives, While Long-haul Trucking Dives

January 6, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Intermodal is on a roll.

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.