Logistics

Transportation Budgets: How to Talk About Them with Non-Transportation Professionals

November 17, 2014

Transportation professionals may talk to their peers in marketing and finance, but often there is little real understanding of how decisions impact customer service and, ultimately, the bottom line. Steven Raetz and Kevin McCarthy, executives at C.H. Robinson, discuss a paper they co-authored on bridging this communications gap.

How Contract Packaging Streamlines Operations and Generates Savings

November 17, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Retailers, particularly big box stores, are demanding more customized packaging of products, which increases demand for contract packaging services, says Dave Mabon, president of contract packaging at Genco. With margins that average 30 to 40 percent, this presents a huge opportunity for service providers.

Technology Advances Support Automotive Warehouse Operations

November 17, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Providing parts and sub-assemblies to automotive production lines is a highly complex activity, requiring rapid, automated sequencing and sophisticated error proofing. Bo Cheng, director of the automotive business at Comprehensive Logistics, explains how his company is keeping pace as automotive volumes return to pre-recession levels.

Creating Win/Win Partnerships in International Supply Chains

November 17, 2014

Micah Holst, President, Marisol International LLC

Identifying the Top 15 Supply Chains to Admire

November 17, 2014

Lora Cecere, CEO & Founder, Supply Chain Insights

Healthcare Supply Chain Vitals: Top Three Insights From the Annual UPS Pain in the (Supply) Chain Survey

November 14, 2014

Robin Hooker, Director, Healthcare Sector Marketing, UPS

From new regulations to the growth in large-molecule temperature-sensitive products to the frequency of disruptions, healthcare companies are operating in a risk-inherent environment that is at the same time rich with new opportunities. There are favorable demographics on the horizon as populations age, become more affluent and expand in a diverse set of geographies. Meanwhile, the supply chain must stretch to accommodate new distribution channels, product specialization and innovation.

Orders for New Material Handling Equipment Could Grow 9 Percent Through 2015

November 14, 2014

MHI

Material handling equipment new orders grew 8.8 percent in 2013 and are forecasted to grow 8.0 percent to 9.0 percent for 2014 and 2015, according to the latest Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing Forecast (MHEM) released by MHI.

Declining Diesel Prices Slow Use of Natural Gas in Truck Market

November 14, 2014

ACT Research

The natural-gas-powered vehicle market has slowed as diesel fuel prices continue to drop, according to recent ACT Research's study of fuel trends in the heavy duty truck market.

HP Blazes a New Route Out of China

November 14, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Tired of dealing with slow ships and congested ports to get your product out of China? Why not take the train?

Intelligent Transportation Planning

November 14, 2014

Fabrizio Brasca, VP Solution Strategy, JDA Software

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.