Logistics

Ship-from-Store SaaS Solution Introduced by eBay Enterprise

January 27, 2014

EBay Enterprise, an eBay Inc. company, and provider of omni-channel solutions, has announced the availability of a Ship-from-Store SaaS solution: an initiative that retailers can deploy within 99 days to most effectively leverage their physical store inventories while gaining advantages in margin and shipping cost. The company says eBay Enterprise was first to market with its holistic, integrated back-end technology that provides retailers with one comprehensive inventory system delivered at an unparalleled rate.

Can Amazon Deliver Your Package Before You've Even Ordered It?

January 27, 2014

FierceRetailIT

Amazon is determined to become the world's fastest package shipper as their latest venture will ship packages before being ordered.

Sensing and Shaping Future Demand

January 27, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Widespread market volatility since the economic crisis of 2008 means that traditional forecasting methods are insufficient, says Charles Chase of SAS. Fortunately, advanced technologies for collecting and analyzing vast amounts of real-time data are giving companies new ways to sense and even shape demand.

Fuel Surcharges Are Most Common Accessorial Published by Shippers, Benchmarking

January 27, 2014

Transplace

Ninety-three percent of companies canvassed said the fuel surcharge (FSC) is the most common accessorial published by shippers, with the vast majority utilizing a cents-per-mile-based schedule versus a percentage-based fuel method.

For E-tailers, Pleasing Holiday Shoppers Comes at a Price

January 27, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

During the just-wrapped Christmas shopping season, e-tailers were more aggressive than ever before in offering discounts and other kinds of come-ons to customers ordering over the internet. But they paid a high price for that strategy.

S&OP in a High-tech, Build-to-Order Environment

January 27, 2014

Arvind Arumbakkam, Product Manager, nLIGHT Corp.

Training Future Air Cargo Managers

January 24, 2014

Air Cargo World

The air cargo industry must act to fulfill the educational needs of the next generation of managers for the worldwide airfreight industry, according to the results of a two-year research project.

$330m to Be Invested in Indian Logistics Parks

January 24, 2014

Livemint

IndoSpace Logistics Parks Ltd, which develops industrial real estate and warehouses, said it has closed its second fund called IndoSpace Logistics Parks II (ILP II) at $330m.

Government, Businesses Urged to Focus on Supply Chain Barriers That Waste Food

January 24, 2014

Economic Times

Governments and businesses should make efforts to reduce supply chain inefficiencies, which among others significantly contributes to loss of as much as 1.3 billion tonnes of food every year, says a report.

Using Data to Mitigate Risk and Build Supply Chain Resiliency

January 24, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Data-based predictive analysis that helps companies anticipate global catastrophes and model potential supply chain disruptions is playing an increasing role in risk management, says Perry Rotella, supply chain group executive at Verisk Analytics.

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.