Logistics

The M&A Market for Logistics Companies in 2015

November 24, 2014

John Q. Anderson, Advisory Director, Greenbriar Equity Group LLC

Bridging the Gap: The Role of Retail 3PLs in the Journey to "Shopping Redefined"

November 21, 2014

Port Logistics Group

APL Logistics Launches AutoLinx Rail Service in India

November 21, 2014

APL Logistics

APL Logistics has launched AutoLinx, a rail service in India.

Intelligent Transportation Planning

November 21, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The goal of intelligent transportation planning is to enable decisions based on what is happening across the entire supply chain, from upstream demand to downstream constraints, in order to create both value and resiliency, says Fabrizio Brasca, vice president of solutions strategy at JDA Software.

How 3PLs are Responding to the 'Amazon Effect' and Other Market Trends

November 21, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The Amazon effect is raising consumer expectations for delivery services - expectations that logistics providers are struggling to meet without degrading margins, says Robert Lieb, supply chain management professor at Northeastern University. Lieb discusses this and other trends revealed in the annual survey of global 3PL CEOs.

The World of Extreme Supply Chains

November 21, 2014

Steve Geary, President, Supply Chain Visions

Big Ships, Big Challenges: The Impact of Mega Container Vessels on U.S. Port Authorities

November 20, 2014

Port of Long Beach

Making the Most of Retail Product Liquidation

November 20, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Retailers are moving away from liquidating outdated inventory for a set price of pennies on the dollar, says Jeremy Witte, COO of Genco Marketplace. Instead they are looking to partners to maximize liquidation returns through a network of secondary merchants.

Deliv Expands Same-Day Service to Four More Cities

November 20, 2014

Deliv

Deliv, a provider of same-day delivery on behalf of retailers, is expanding its service area with the addition of four urban centers: Seattle, Houston, northern New Jersey and Washington, D.C.

RFID: On the Rise Again

November 20, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The focus of RFID in the supply chain has shifted from case tagging to item tagging, says Ann Grackin, CEO of ChainLink Research. Grackin explains why this is so and details other areas of the supply chain where RFID is being embraced.

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.