Logistics

Crisis in Venezuela: How Shippers Are Coping

June 17, 2014

Civil unrest in Venezuela has many shippers worried about the impact on the flow of goods into the country. Nelson R. Cabrera, director of business development with Lilly and Associates, has some advice on how to cope with the crisis.

The Supply Chain Meets the Omnichannel

June 16, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Piyush Sampat, principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP, charts the maturity of retailers' efforts to adapt to the omnichannel. Integration of online and store fulfillment remains a challenge, he says.

Potential Entry of Freight Trains into UK Cities Tested

June 16, 2014

Handy Shipping Guide

Freight trains, carrying critical business supplies into major cities in the UK, may start rolling again for the first time in over 20 years, following a test train from Rugby to London's Euston Station on June 5, which the operator claims delivers a faster service, and potentially saves thousands of tonnes of carbon emissions compared to that of road haulage.

Consumers Love Free Shipping, Demand More Flexibility When Shopping Online

June 16, 2014

UPS

Online shoppers want retailers to make it easier to purchase their goods and services. Consumers also want websites and stores to work better together. For now, they also prefer to evaluate and purchase products from their desktops rather than their mobile devices, and when it comes to shipping and returns "free" is a driving factor to complete the sale. These and other findings appear in the third annual UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper study, conducted earlier this year by comScore.

The Big Transportation Funding Debate: To Toll or Not to Toll

June 16, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Just about everybody wants to revitalize the nation's crumbling transportation infrastructure. Too bad we can't agree on how to pay for it.

Accellos Unveils Performance Group for Home Furnishing Retailers

June 13, 2014

Accellos Inc.

The Accellos Performance Group of Accellos Inc. is now open to all home goods and furnishings retailers.

The Human Factor: Key to a Successful Supply-Chain I.T. Deployment

June 13, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Looking to implement new supply-chain software? Without proper change management, you're bound to fail.

The Generation Gap

June 13, 2014

Jean Murphy, Editor Emeritus, SupplyChainBrain

Middle East Expands as Global Hub

June 12, 2014

Arabian Supply Chain

The Middle East offers "extremely lucrative" opportunities for companies able to take advantage of the region's emergence as a global logistics hub, said Essa Al-Saleh, president and CEO of Agility Global Integrated Logistics.

Federal Agencies' Focus on U.S. Port Cybersecurity 'Limited', GAO Says

June 12, 2014

Maritime Executive

Actions taken by the Department of Homeland Security and two of its component agencies, the U.S. Coast Guard and Federal Emergency Management Agency, as well as other federal agencies, to address cybersecurity in the maritime port environment have been limited, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

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.