Logistics

Lack of Inventory Sharing Creates Customer Dissatisfaction, Reduced Customer Loyalty

August 18, 2015

At the heart of everything omnichannel is inventory. The customer needs to be able to get the merchandise they want, when they want it, and through their channel of choice. There has to be inventory visibility across channels, so stores, warehouses and distribution centers can see real-time inventory levels as part of the order fulfillment process. And finally, in order to actually fulfill orders in a timely and efficient manner, inventory needs to be shared across channels.

Food Transportation Network Poses a Challenge - Technology Delivers a Cost Saving Solution

August 17, 2015

MercuryGate

AMI Launches Ex-Works Service for Forwarders in India

August 17, 2015

Air Menzies International Ltd.

Air Menzies International Inc., a trade-only airfreight and express wholesaler, has launched a service to help forwarders in India improve the arrival times of their customers' imports.

Quality Barcode Printing Is Vital to Successful Supply Chains

August 17, 2015

SATO

Barcodes are indispensable for the exchange of vital data. It's time we recognized the important contribution that barcode printers make to the success of a company's supply chain – and to its bottom line.

Transportation, Logistics Company Merger Deals Heat Up in Second Quarter 2015

August 14, 2015

Air Cargo World

A rash of "mega-deals" during the second quarter of 2015 have made transportation and logistics one of the hottest mergers and acquisitions sectors, boosting the average deal value to $564m, according to a recent study by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

As Online Sales Grow, E-tailers Place Smaller, Distribution Hubs in Urban Areas

August 14, 2015

The Wall Street Journal

E-commerce retailers are starting to add smaller, urban warehouses to their supply chains as the pace of online shopping and delivery transforms distribution demands.

Quite Aside From Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - What About Drone Cargo Ships?

August 14, 2015

Maritime Executive

Drone ships may be the next generation of shipping. Rolls Royce recently launched a $7.2m autonomous ship project intended to pave the way for drone vessels.

Why Nobody Wants to Pay for Fixing the U.S. Transportation System

August 14, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Another short-term extension of funding for transportation infrastructure improvements? This story is getting old.

Fast and Efficient Transport of Malt through Port of Antwerp

August 13, 2015

Challenge: After setting up a first site, the client was looking for European expansion opportunities preserving the quality and considering the costs of their products.

Egypt Opens Expanded Suez Canal, Hopes to Double Number of Ships Transiting Daily

August 13, 2015

Maritime Executive

Just one year after its announcement, Egypt's expanded Suez Canal is open for business. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi led the inauguration ceremony, which was attended by several Middle Eastern and European world leaders. The publicly-funded expansion cost about $8.5bn.

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.