Logistics

What Threat, If Any, Does AmazonSupply Pose to Industrial Distributors?

January 30, 2015

With any discussion regarding the future of industrial distribution, the impact of AmazonSupply is sure to come up. Distributors seem to have differing views on this impact, ranging from fear of ArmageddonSupply to a shrug indicating "this too, shall pass."

Fast and Free Shipping: Can Retailers Afford It?

January 30, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Retailers are scrambling to offer free shipping for online orders. Is it a money-losing proposition?

DHL Completes Work on New Facility in Chicago

January 29, 2015

DHL Global Forwarding

DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight arm of Deutsche Post DHL, has completed work on a new $35m facility in Chicago.

TNT Upgrades International Deliveries to Germany

January 29, 2015

TNT

TNT has upgraded its international delivery service to Germany.

'De-costing' Programs May Save Manufacturers Huge Sums

January 29, 2015

Industry Week

U.S. manufacturing executives have an opportunity to make their factories even more competitive through parts and components de-costing programs. De-costing is simply a term that refers to removing cost from operations period-over-period. Parts and components usage is a great place to focus because improvements can provide such clear returns.

CEVA Expands Operations With New Facility in Chicago

January 28, 2015

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics, a non-asset-based provider of supply-chain management services, has expanded its presence in the Chicago market with the opening of a fourth facility.

Crowley Increases Service on U.S.-Puerto Rico Route

January 28, 2015

Crowley Maritime Corp.

The liner services group of Crowley Maritime Corp. is adding a flat-deck container barge, with capacity for 400 forty-foot equivalent units (FEUs), to its South Atlantic Puerto Rico service.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

January 28, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2015 for the specialized purpose of:

Omnichannel Business Leads Macy's to Open Larger Fulfillment Center on West Coast

January 28, 2015

Macy's

Macy's Inc. plans to relocate its West Sacramento, Calif., direct-to-consumer fulfillment center to a larger facility in a nearby location to support continued sales growth driven by its omnichannel strategy.

E-commerce Logistics Models Criticized as Unsustainable

January 28, 2015

Transport Intelligence

The present business models being employed by e-retailers and their shipping partners are becoming increasingly unsustainable, according to a report from Transport Intelligence, a research and analysis firm focusing on the global logistics industry.

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.