Logistics

Voice Picking in a Low Temperature Environment

November 10, 2014

David T. Perry, Frozen Warehouse Team Leader, Perry's Ice Cream

Are Spreadsheets Sabotaging Your Supply Chain?

November 7, 2014

Logility

Three Tipping Points for RFID in the World of Fashion

November 7, 2014

Apparel

In recent years, a growing number of retail RFID use cases have clearly demonstrated the benefits of being able to track inventory at the item level, leading to better shelf replenishment and fewer out of stocks. Many retailers quantify the benefits of reducing out of stocks not just at the item level (potential lost sales) but at the transaction level, since retailers closely track the number of items that comprise the average transaction (e.g. 3.6 items/sale). Using that example, an out-of-stock item (especially in a core category such as denim) could result in lost sales of an additional 2.6 items that were to be purchased with it.

Freight Forwarders Quickly Condemn N.Y. Governor's Proposal to Move Air Cargo From JFK to Former Military Base

November 7, 2014

Air Cargo World

In an announcement that sent waves of protest throughout the freight forwarding industry, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed a plan late last month to move most of the air cargo operations out of New York City's JFK International Airport and relocate them about 80 miles northwest to Stewart International (SWF) in the lower Hudson Valley. Negative reaction to the proposal was swift.

How Business Should Respond to the Ebola Epidemic

November 7, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The Ebola crisis has given rise to the usual epidemic of misinformation, overreaction and lack of preparedness by individuals and business. Will we ever learn?

Removing Barriers to Inventory Optimization

November 7, 2014

Logility and Deloitte

SCI Logistics Opens 'White-Glove' Transport Center in Calgary

November 6, 2014

SCI Logistics

SCI Logistics, a Canadian logistics services provider, has opened a new "white-glove" transportation center in Calgary, Alberta.

With Ability to Use Metals, 3D Printing Will Be 'Game Changer' in Industrial Machinery Production

November 6, 2014

Automation World

Industrial machinery production - which represents $1.6tr of the $3.8tr global industrial capital expenditure spending in 2013 - is the area to be most dramatically affected by advancing 3D printing technology, says Alex Chausovksy, senior principal analyst, industrial automation, at IHS.

AA Cargo, US Airways Combine Under Single Air Waybill

November 5, 2014

American Airlines Cargo

The cargo divisions of American Airlines and US Airways, which merged late last year, have combined under a single air waybill.

Yusen Logistics Expands Short-Haul Intermodal in Eastern U.S.

November 5, 2014

Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc.

Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc., a third-party logistics provider, is expanding its short-haul intermodal service, which is now available for moving commodities within the eastern U.S.

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.