Logistics

Same-day Delivery Grows - Just in Time for the Holidays

October 25, 2013

It seems that all major U.S. retailers - whether they are traditional, brick-and-mortar operations or Web-based - are stepping up their same-day delivery services and fulfillment systems before this holiday season. The move not only helps them extend the holiday shopping season by a few days, but also caters to busy holiday shoppers who don't have time to grab groceries for holiday parties or family meals.

Meeting Ocean Vessels' Supply Needs the Old-fashioned Way

October 25, 2013

Maritime Executive

Ship suppliers are managing to weather the economic storm by putting solid and vetted business partnerships ahead of any major move towards online procurement, according to one of the industry's trade bodies.

September Class 8 Orders Modest, Classes 5-7 Orders Up 18 Percent Year Over Year

October 24, 2013

ACT Research

September is typically the second-weakest order month of the year for Class 8, so modest activity was expected. Class 8 net orders were 19,018 units. Meanwhile, the medium duty market was able to mostly offset a sharp pullback in bus orders to net 16,745 units in orders. This updated status of the North America commercial vehicle market was included in the State of the Industry report, recently released by ACT Research Co. (ACT). The report covers Classes 5 through 8 vehicles for the North American market.

Landstar Puts Automotive Supply Chain on Fast Track

October 23, 2013

Challenge: A Tier 1 automotive supplier was looking to improve cost, visibility and productivity within their ground expedite network.

FedEx Express Introduces Quick Form Service in Asia-Pacific

October 23, 2013

FedEx Express

FedEx Express has introduced FedEx Quick Form in the Asia-Pacific region.

Choice Logistics Partners With Japanese Logistics Provider

October 23, 2013

Choice Logistics

Choice Logistics has enhanced its presence in Japan, through a new partnership with a Japanese logistics provider that focuses on time-critical delivery.

The State of the Healthcare Supply Chain 2013

October 23, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Eric O'Daffer, research director with Gartner, brings us up to date on the latest developments in supply-chain management in the healthcare industry.

C.H. Robinson Joins CargoNet in Anti-Cargo Theft Effort

October 22, 2013

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. has joined CargoNet, the cargo-theft prevention and recovery network.

Warehouse Automation Has Had Its Ups and Downs

October 22, 2013

Data-Informed

Automation appears on its face to be a sound strategic move for a distribution center. But turn the clock back a few years, and vast expensive warehouse automation projects were notorious for proving in practice to be inflexible gridlocks, a bottleneck in the flow of goods heading from factories to customers.

Freight Train Zooms Between China and Poland

October 22, 2013

Handy Shipping Guide

The Far East Land Bridge cargo cooperation, whose members aim to revolutionize rail connectivity along the Trans-Siberian route, has witnessed the first container freight train travel from Suzhou, China, to Warsaw, Poland. The 14-day transit resulted from a project among the government of the City of Suzhou in the Jiangsu Province, PKP Cargo (the Polish state railway) and RZD Logistics (part of Russia's rail behemoth).

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.