Logistics

Ryder Opens Maintenance and Rental Facility in Anchorage

September 18, 2013

Ryder System Inc. has opened a new maintenance and rental facility in Anchorage.

Road Usage Fee Plans Finalized in UK for Foreign Operators

September 18, 2013

Northgate Public Services, which has a track record in delivering IT solutions to central Government departments, has been appointed by the Department for Transport (DfT) to develop and operate the foreign operator payment system for the forthcoming heavy goods vehicle (HGV) road user levy.

Gulftainer Growth Expected to Be Robust Through 2013

September 18, 2013

Arabian Supply Chain

Sharjah-based Gulftainer is expected to record a volume increase of 30 percent in 2013. The group is continuing to expand its global footprint, with the June takeover of the Gulf Stevedoring Contracting Company (GSCCO) in Saudi Arabia acting as the major driver.

Could Sourcing 'Take Over' Supply Chain in the Next Decade?

September 18, 2013

Spend Matters

Procurement and supply chain have always been strange bedfellows in manufacturing organizations. There's a rather arbitrary dividing line between activities, which, academically speaking, should not exist in the first place, such as balancing inventory/order size with cost and risk.

Warehouse Cost War Created from Survey Results

September 17, 2013

SHD Logistics

Nearly half (43 percent) of UK businesses regard reducing the cost of running warehouse operations as their most critical challenge for business improvement - even more critical than speed of fulfillment.

Cost of Logistics Services in Africa Can Be Very High, But There Are Some Bright Spots

September 17, 2013

New Vision

The appalling state of infrastructure in much of Africa is greatly responsible for the high cost of logistics services on much of the continent.

Utilizing Analytics for Profit Generating Service Business

September 17, 2013

Supplychain.com

For the majority of companies, service parts have much higher margins than the original equipment and are crucial for the success of the organization.

How to Manage Logistics in Today's 'Megacities'

September 17, 2013

MIT News

As ever-larger "megacities" become home to more and more of the world's people, the supply chains that bring essential supplies to these crowded populations will become increasingly complex.

Despite Emerging Markets' Importance, Many Companies Have Yet to Figure Out How to Capitalize on Them, Study Finds

September 17, 2013

Boston Consulting Group

Emerging markets are more important than ever, and they make up a large share of many multinational companies' revenues and growth. Yet even so, multinationals have not mastered these markets. That's because they are not playing to win.

Challenges of the Produce Industry Supply Chain

September 17, 2013

Richard Sawyer, Vice President Supply Chain, Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc.

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.