Logistics

Averitt Adds LCL Service From China to Memphis, Charleston

June 13, 2016

Averitt Express has added two weekly departures for less-than-containerload (LCL) service from China to Memphis, TN and Charleston, SC.

DB Schenker Opens First Owned Logistics Center in Mideast

June 13, 2016

DB Schenker

DB Schenker has opened its first company-owned facility in the Middle East.

Schneider Acquires Watkins & Shepard, Lodeso

June 13, 2016

Schneider National

Schneider National has made two simultaneous acquisitions, of Watkins & Shepard and Lodeso.

How to Choose the Perfect Warehouse Management System

June 13, 2016

Joe Scioscia, VP of Sales, VAI

The right warehouse management system can save your business time and money, enhance customer satisfaction and boost employee productivity. Choosing the wrong system for your business, however, can impair your customer service, drag down productivity and drive up costs. Your business requires a WMS that can automate your operation and increase your ROI. What, then, should you consider when evaluating your warehouse operations and needs? The following are three questions to consider when upgrading your warehouse technology.

As Much as 30 Percent of Inventory Could Be Dead or Obsolete

June 13, 2016

Industrial Distribution

Quite often, even among well-run businesses, the actual costs of inventory are inaccurate, underestimated and incomplete. While most resellers know they have dead inventory, many are unaware of just how much. Studies show that in even well-run companies, anywhere from 20 to 30 percent of inventory is dead or obsolete.

Shoppers Buying More Online, But Don't Want to Give Up Physical Stores, Study Says

June 13, 2016

UPS

Avid online shoppers, who make two or more purchases online in a typical three-month period, are leading a retail revolution. These consumers are shopping more with their smartphones and demanding a more seamless experience between virtual and physical stores, according to the Fifth Annual UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper study.

Around New Container-Weighing Rule, Confusion Reigns

June 13, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Still confused about what shippers must do to comply with that new regulation on the weighing of loaded containers at ports? You've got plenty of company.

Benchmark Study 2015: Leveraging Supply Chain Data for Competitive Advantage

June 12, 2016

Qlik Tech

Balancing Priorities in the Supply Chain: How Data Discovery Reveals Unseen Associations and Opportunities

June 12, 2016

Qlik Tech

Import Patterns Uneven, But 'Plenty of Merchandise' Expected for Back-to-School Sales

June 10, 2016

NRF

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to be mostly down through the summer but should see a significant uptick just before the winter holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

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.