Logistics

Manufacturing Capacity Is Leaving China. But Where's It Going?

January 26, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

We've heard it before: manufacturing is leaving China and coming back to the West. But the reality isn't that simple.

Is China Manipulating Its Currency?

January 23, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Is China guilty, as charged by U.S. traders, of keeping its currency artificially weak?

Transportation Groups Form National Operations Center of Excellence

January 22, 2015

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

Three transportation industry groups, with support from the U.S. Federal Highway Administration, have formed the National Operations Center of Excellence.

Driver Shortage Leads to Thousands of Refused Loads Every Day

January 22, 2015

Logistics Viewpoints

North America is facing a huge shortage of truck drivers, and the problem is expected to get worse.

Artificial Intelligence Meets Inventory Optimization

January 22, 2015

Nucleus Research

Inventory optimization vendors are starting to leverage artificial intelligence as a means to optimize complex supply chains for large stock holdings and multiple stocking locations, according to the Technology Value Matrix for Inventory Optimization released by Nucleus Research.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

January 21, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

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

End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility: Dream or Reality?

January 21, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Sagar Nadgouda, service logistics manager with Nimble Storage Inc., offers his view on how far companies have come in crafting supply chains that are truly transparent and demand-driven.

Ocean Piracy Down Overall Around the World, But Continues to Rise in Southeast Asia

January 20, 2015

Maritime Executive

Attacks against small tankers off South East Asia's coasts caused a rise in global ship hijackings, up to 21 in 2014 from 12 in 2013, despite piracy at sea falling to its lowest level in eight years, the International Chamber of Commerce International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has revealed. Pirates took 442 crew members hostage, compared with 304 in 2013.

Dependability Questioned as Container Vessels Continue Trend to Arrive Late

January 19, 2015

Drewry

Containership reliability declined for the second month in a row in December, according to Drewry's enhanced Carrier Performance Insight.

Why Delivery Drones Aren't Quite Ready for Takeoff

January 19, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Expecting all that stuff you ordered over the internet to come to your doorstep by drone? Don't look up just yet.

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.