Logistics

XPO Logistics Takes Over Last-Mile Specialist 3PD

July 18, 2013

XPO Logistics Inc. has agreed to acquire all of the common stock of 3PD Inc., reportedly North America's largest non-asset, third-party provider of heavy goods, last-mile logistics, in a transaction valued at approximately $365m.

Planograms Among Reasons Why In-Store Merchandising Process 'Broken and Outdated'

July 18, 2013

Business Wire

Retailers' in-store merchandising process is broken and outdated for a majority of today's national and regional retail chains, according to a study by RIS News sponsored by RBM Technologies.

Sea Freight Mainly Responsible for Overall 3.1 Percent Growth in Freight Forwarding Market

July 18, 2013

Transport Intelligence

Although the overall freight forwarding market grew by 3.1 percent to $125.85bn in 2012, Transport Intelligence's report, Global Freight Forwarding 2013, suggests this figure is misleading as the positive growth was entirely attributed to the sea freight sector.

U.S. Companies to Increase Investment Across Broader Range of Emerging Markets, Study Finds

July 18, 2013

KPMG

U.S. business executives involved with business development and corporate strategy expect their companies will invest in geographic expansion, particularly in high-growth and emerging markets, according to a recent survey by KPMG LLP, the audit, tax, and advisory firm.

Why Small and Mid-size Companies Need Transportation Management Systems

July 18, 2013

J.P. Wiggins, Vice President-Logistics, 3Gtms

Realizing the Promise of Supply Chain Visibility

July 18, 2013

Sean Riley, Director of Supply Chain Innovation, Software AG

Virtual Orchestration Highways for Enterprise Communities

July 17, 2013

Greg Brady, CEO, One Network Enterprises

In the world of enterprise management software, logistics and transportation has often been seen as a very isolated island. Those of us on the inside know that the logistics world continues to be just as fragmented and disconnected as it was 20 or 30 years ago. Logistics providers operate blindly within the supply chain, and have little idea of what is happening upstream or downstream. It's a fundamental problem that is especially ripe for disruption. Get ready, because major change is on the horizon.

Successful M&A Strategies for the Logistics Industry

July 17, 2013

Doug Waggoner, President and CEO. Echo Global Logistics

New CEO of CEVA Logistics Shares Unique Industry Perspective

July 17, 2013

Marv Schlanger, CEO, CEVA Logistics

Office Depot's Demand-driven, Omni-channel Supply Chain

July 16, 2013

Rick DiMaio, Vice President of Logistics Operations, Office Depot

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.