Logistics

Using Social Media to Develop Relationships with the World's Professionals

September 12, 2013

Brandon Balan, Account Executive, LinkedIn

Speedy Client OnBoarding Process Critical for 3PL Success

September 11, 2013

Challenge: 3PLs sometimes walk a fine line between being able to get a new client up and running quickly and overextending themselves in terms of systems and infrastructure before they actually sign a client. For a regional 3PL, their ability to create a new set up that would be up and running smoothly in less than ninety days was critical to successfully acquiring a new retail client. This retail client commonly receives a high volume of items without much advance notice and generally sells/ships those same items back out to customers within a very short time period.

Simplifying the Growing Logistics Needs of a Construction Materials Manufacturer

September 11, 2013

Challenge: A large construction materials manufacturer was struggling to keep up with its growing supply chain needs. Coordination of international and domestic suppliers, vendors and shipments was beginning to overwhelm it.

Universal uses multi-modes to provide hybrid solutions for its customers

September 11, 2013

Challenge: The client desired a multi-modal approach which would allow inventories to flow plant-to-plant faster than current rail mode while maintaining inventory and production levels. The challenge was a combination of truck capacity in a local marketplace as well as a "truck-rail-truck" approach due to significant levels of inventory moving to the Texas Marketplace.

Industrial Distributor Revamps Distribution Center for Growth

September 11, 2013

Challenge: The client is an industrial distributor experiencing tremendous growth. The company's distribution center capacity was taxed. Furthermore, operational costs were rising because the distribution center lacked the processes and systems to support rising demand, specifically: an inefficient picking methodology was elongating order fulfillment times; pickers were walking too far in between picks due to improper slotting; and aging equipment components were causing bottlenecks.

Cryopak Adds Capabilities at Testing Lab in Edison, N.J.

September 11, 2013

Cryopak

Cryopak, a specialist in cold-chain packaging, has added capabilities to its thermal performance and testing laboratory in Edison, N.J.

Supply Chain, 'King' of Manufacturing, Has Highly Complex Job to Do

September 11, 2013

Manufacturing.net

Most everyone in manufacturing is aware that today, supply chain is, more or less, "king" of the manufacturing lifecycle. With more globalized supply chains and the trend of working with more and more third parties, it's critical that manufacturers keep a strong hold on the flow of materials from one location to the next.

The Pro's and Cons of Managing Supply Chain 'Clusters' of the Future

September 11, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

We all know that the geography of the modern global supply chain and the concentration of manufacturing in specific areas make supplies of many components particularly vulnerable to disruption.

The Marketing Revolution in the Transportation Industry

September 11, 2013

Aubrey Blankenship, Marketing Manager, Conexus

The Value of Selling Skills in the Transportation Industry

September 11, 2013

Marilyn Janas, Managing Partner, Transvorto

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.