Logistics

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

April 2, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

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

Esker Launches Tool to Automate Purchase-to-Pay Cycle

April 2, 2014

Esker Inc.

Esker Inc., a provider of systems for document automation, has launched an on-demand E-Purchasing tool.

Beleaguered World Airways Calls Its Quits After 66 Years

April 2, 2014

Air Cargo World

World Airways has announced that the company operated its last flight on March 26.

Container Shipping Industry Likely to See Continued Alliances or Mergers, Study Says

April 2, 2014

Maritime Executive

Consolidation in the container shipping segment via alliances or mergers is likely to accelerate due to persistent overcapacity and freight rates pressure, Fitch Ratings says.

Retailers Meet the Challenge of the Omni-Channel

April 2, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

How Neiman Marcus Built a New East Coast D.C.

April 2, 2014

Steve Johnson, Principal, Johnson Stephens Consulting, Inc.

EBay Enterprise Expands Operations in Canada With New Automated Fulfillment Center

April 1, 2014

eBay Enterprise

An automated, 150,000-square-foot fulfillment center is planned for Ontario in the second quarter, according to eBay Enterprise.

Switching On the Lights-Out Warehouse

April 1, 2014

Kevin Ambrose, CEO & President, Wynright Corporation

The "lights-out warehouse" is a little like Bigfoot: a mythical idea everyone in the material handling industry has heard about but few have actually seen. It's been a buzzword for years, yet just a handful of companies have made the leap to a fully automated distribution center, despite abundant indications that it would increase efficiency and profit margins.

Men's Apparel Retailer Debuts Omnichannel Inventory Program, Including In-store Pick-up

April 1, 2014

Men's Wearhouse

Ongoing innovation at Men's Wearhouse has led to the launch of its omni-channel inventory program, which gives customers visibility and access to all merchandise within the company's distribution center and its 900-plus retail locations from one location. Now, regardless of whether a customer is shopping in a single store or online, they can see all merchandise available to them throughout the company and pick up any item at the store of their choosing.

How to Integrate Fulfillment Across the Omni-Channel

April 1, 2014

Austin Power, Business Development Manager/OFS, Retrotech

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.