Logistics

Freight Consolidation Program Pays Off Big for Sun-Maid

August 27, 2013

The fruit processor needed to reduce or eliminate its LTL costs in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. A 3PL focusing on CPG companies had just the ticket.

Easing Freight Transportation in ASEAN Requires Major Investment

August 27, 2013

Bloomberg

Emerging Southeast Asian nations need to pour $300bn into transport links to help ease freight bottlenecks. That just got harder as the prospect of reduced Federal Reserve monetary stimulus pushes up borrowing costs.

How to Stop Cargo Theft From Stealing Your Profits

August 26, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Movie heists often involve sophisticated tools and brilliant plans that depend on crack timing in order to succeed. Not so in real life.

Food Processor Snaps to It, Cuts Delivery Time to the Military

August 26, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Reducing delivery time and meeting stringent labeling requirements of the military caused food processor American Bounty some indigestion until it found the right logistics partner.

Enhancing the Supply Chain in South Africa Through Mobility

August 26, 2013

IT Web

In his 1999 book, "Business at the Speed of Thought", Bill Gates wrote: "How you gather, manage and use information will determine whether you win or lose." The book may be more than 10 years old, but this statement has never been more relevant to today's complex supply chain environment in South Africa.

Is There a Return to Focus on Core Services by Ocean Carriers?

August 26, 2013

Carbon Positive

A mixture of financial necessity and commercial reality is further forcing ocean carriers to return to providing core services only. Shipping lines are still being squeezed out of providing home-grown integrated logistics services. This is evidenced by Maersk's recent news that it has entered into an agreement to sell the assets of its U.S. trucking subsidiary, Bridge Terminal Transport.

Keeping Cool in the Consumer Products Supply Chain

August 26, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

California Innovations, inventor of the collapsible cooler, works with Weber Logistics to minimize shipping costs and meet the demanding specifications of its retailer customer base.

New Software Tool Designed to Help Companies Automate Trade Compliance, Control Costs

August 23, 2013

Livingston International

Livingston International has released TradeSphere, software designed to automate trade compliance and reduce human error in the highly regulated and complex world of international trade.

All-Terrain Vehicle Parts Supplier Zips Through U.S., Canada Customs

August 23, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Consolidating multiple shipments of vehicle accessories and replacement parts, some quite heavy, into one movement has saved a U.S. distributor a lot of money and really given the gas to its business growth in Canada.

How Sweden's Procurator Got a Handle on Its Inventory

August 23, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

The manufacturer of industrial safety products and cleaning supplies "didn't have a clue" about what was in its warehouses - until it implemented a new system for forecasting, purchasing and inventory control.

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.