Logistics

TNT Begins Flight Between Liege Hub, Tunis

August 4, 2015

TNT has launched air service between its European hub in Liege, Belgium, and the Tunisian capital of Tunis.

Coyote Logistics to Become UPS Asset

August 4, 2015

UPS has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Coyote Logistics, a technology-driven, non-asset based truckload freight brokerage company for $1.8bn from Warburg Pincus.

Keys to Managing 3PL Growth

August 3, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

John Reichert, director of supply chain execution solutions at Tecsys, discusses factors driving increased demand for 3PL services and describes the type of provider best positioned to leverage this growth environment.

SanDisk's Journey to Redesign Its Supply Chain

August 3, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Several years ago SanDisk realized that its build-to-forecast model was causing excess inventory and poor on-time delivery. The company decided to transform to a pull supply-chain model based on actual demand and postponement. Kehat Shahar, vice president of operations and supply chain planning at SanDisk, talks about this journey.

Robust Demand Reported for Warehouse, DC Space Near Top U.S. Seaports

August 3, 2015

JLL

Distribution centers near the nation's top seaports are bursting with consumer goods and other cargo - and that's before the Panama Canal extension opens next spring. Distribution center and warehouse occupancy levels have reached historic highs, while expensive construction and labor costs keep new development sparse in many seaport industrial real estate markets.

Choosing the Right Software Implementation Partner: 5 Steps to Successful Implementation

July 31, 2015

Anseris

Canadian Ground Transportation Increases in Cost Between April and May

July 31, 2015

Nulogx

Results published by the Canadian General Freight Index (CGFI) indicate that the total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers increased by 0.3 percent in May when compared with April results.

How Truckload Marketplace Reduces Waste

July 31, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Truckload marketplace Transfix is adding a new dimension to matching drivers with available loads, says CEO Drew McElroy. By making greater use of smartphones, McElroy says Transfix makes more efficient matches, which reduces empty miles and driver wait times.

Offshoring Has Lost Its Luster

July 31, 2015

Industry Week

Reshoring is delivering wide-ranging benefits for an increasing number of U.S. manufacturers, who see it as a way to maintain (or regain) global competitiveness. According to the Reshoring Initiative, in 2003 about 140,000 jobs were lost to offshoring. In 2014, for the first time in two decades, the U.S. realized a net gain of 10,000 reshored jobs.

Shopping Center Developer Caters to Online Shoppers With New Pickup Service

July 31, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

SmartCentres, the largest shopping center developer in Canada, has launched a popular drive-in pickup service for e-commerce customers. Located at existing shopping centers, Penguin Pickup accepts deliveries from any online retailer.

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.