Logistics

Drewry and World Container Index Partner on Index-Linked Container Contracts

December 20, 2013

Drewry Shipping Consultants Ltd. and the World Container Index have launched a series of demonstrations to educate the ocean-shipping community and share best practices in the use of Index-Linked Container Contracts (ILCCs).

The Financial Benefits of Product Lifecycle Management

December 20, 2013

Dave Mabon, President, Contract Packaging, Genco

Collaborative Freight Optimization: What You Need to Know

December 20, 2013

Ben Cubitt, SVP, Consulting & Engineering, Transplace

The State of Logistics 2013 -- and Beyond

December 20, 2013

Rosalyn Wilson, Sr Bus. Analyst, Delcan and Marc Althen, Pres., Penske Logistics

Why Retailers Need to Take a More Holistic Approach to Improving Supply Chain Efficiency

December 20, 2013

Hub Group

The death of the mall. The rise of e-commerce. The whims of Millennials. The Gig Economy. The increasing unpredictability of “peak” season. The prospect of drone delivery, self-driving trucks and fully-automated DCs. You have to have a strong constitution to stay afloat in the flood of changes currently assailing the retail supply chain.

Peak Volumes: Can Your Systems Handle the Pressure?

December 20, 2013

Tryon Solutions

Load-testing technology offers today’s overworked logistics executive a powerful weapon in the fight against risk of supply chain disaster. As broader globalization, increased complexity, and shorter fulfillment times continue to increase pressure on supply chain operations, the range of possible outcomes has widened, with the good and the bad becoming more extreme. A number of factors can put your logistics applications at risk – the key is having confidence that your system will perform when the unexpected hits. This is where load testing comes in.

Marketers Advised to Know More About Supply Chain Side of Business

December 19, 2013

Biz Community

Technology has empowered customers in such a way that they are now in charge of the business relationship - a fact that's left many businesses playing catch-up. Companies and supply chains that fail to realize this risk losing customers if they don't respond to their needs.

Going Green: The SmartWay Transportation Partnership

December 19, 2013

Ashton Shaw, Sustainability Engineer, Menlo Worldwide Logistics

Case Study: DLA Grabs Control Over Demand Variability

December 19, 2013

Tovey Bachman, Sr Consultant, LMI and Bob Carroll, Chief, Planning Division, DLA

Lufthansa Cargo Begins Offering Real-Time Consignment Tracking

December 18, 2013

Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo is now offering customers real-time consignment tracking, through the use of GSM (Global System for Mobile communications) transponders.

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.