Logistics

Retail Imports Set Records Despite Ongoing West Coast Port Issues

November 13, 2014

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to slow down this month following record levels seen in September and October as retailers rushed to bring merchandise into the country ahead of a possible shutdown of West Coast ports, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Redefining Supply Chain Management for Today's Reality

November 13, 2014

Douglas M. Lambert, Ph.D., Mason Chair & Dir. of Global SC Forum, Ohio State U

RFID: On the Rise Again

November 13, 2014

Ann Grackin, CEO, ChainLink Research

Retail's Therapy: Top to Bottom Process Integration for Sustainable Profits

November 12, 2014

Mike Reed and Ron Ireland of Oliver Wight

Are Manufacturers Lagging in Innovation?

November 12, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Manufacturers are becoming more diverse in their product mixes and geographic reach. But they haven't necessarily responded with the kind of initiatives that drive total integration across the supply chain, says Ben Yokell, principal for demand planning with Chainalytics.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

November 12, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2014 for the specialized purpose of:

By 2035, Three Fourths of Vehicles Sold Expected to Be Partially Autonomous, Study Finds

November 12, 2014

Navigant Research

The proportion of vehicles sold worldwide with some degree of autonomous capability is expected to reach 75 percent by 2035, according to a recent report from Navigant Research.

Once Again, China Says It Wants to Re-create the Silk Road

November 12, 2014

Maritime Executive

China will contribute $40bn to set up a Silk Road infrastructure fund to boost connectivity across Asia, President Xi Jinping announced on Saturday, the latest Chinese project to spread the largesse of its own economic growth.

Update on CSCMP's Young Professionals Program

November 12, 2014

Michael D'Angelo, Volkswagen and John Bowersox, Ann Sacks

New Tenets of Transportation Revealed in Annual Study

November 12, 2014

C. Thomas Barnes, Pres., Con-way Multimodal and Joel Clum, Pres., Carrier Direct

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.