Logistics

NAFTA at 20: A Look at U.S.-Mexico Trade

July 23, 2014

Troy Ryley, Managing Director, Mexico, Transplace

An International Planning Case Study: Huhtamaki

July 23, 2014

Sheila Hewitt, Transplace and Scott Stuckenschneider, Huhtamaki, Inc.

UPS Enhances Field Stocking Locations for Medical Device Makers

July 22, 2014

UPS

UPS has developed a network of Field Stocking Locations to handle medical device shipments.

Most Businesses Don't Have Risk Assessment, Mitigation Strategies in Place, Research Says

July 22, 2014

University of Tennessee

Outside risks can stretch supply chains' capabilities to the breaking point, but executives who run them often fail to develop risk contingency plans, according to a new study from the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Inventory Management, Analytics, E-Commerce Solutions Top Items on Independent Retailers' Shopping Lists, Study Says

July 22, 2014

FierceRetailIT

Inventory management and predictive analytics software, in-store mobile device integration and e-commerce solutions are the biggest technology priorities for independent brick-and-mortar retailers, according to LightSpeed's first annual Retail Tech Forecast.

Upcoming Highway Bill Is Critical to Trucking Industry and to Shippers

July 22, 2014

Randy Mullett, VP Government Relations & Public Affairs, Con-way Freight

Continued Growth Predicted for World Airfreight Market

July 21, 2014

Air Cargo World

World scheduled airfreight traffic, measured in freight tonne kilometers, is expected to grow by 3.7 percent in 2014, according to the International Civil Aviation Organization.

Drewry, WACO System Expand Collaboration in Airfreight Market

July 21, 2014

Drewry

Independent specialist advisors Drewry and global forwarder network The WACO System have expanded their cooperation agreement to include exchanging and sharing market intelligence in the air cargo market.

Increase Is Urged in Asia-to-U.S. Container Shipping Rates

July 21, 2014

Maritime Executive

Container shipping companies were urged to raise Asia-U.S. freight rates by at least $600 per 40-foot container (FEU) with effect from Aug. 1, their organization TSA said on Wednesday.

Pharmaceutical Supply Chains: The Riskiest Business

July 21, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

All supply chains entail a certain degree of risk. But none faces a more daunting challenge than the business of pharmaceuticals.

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.