Logistics

Steps to Successful Supply Chain Data Integration

June 7, 2013

Kristi Montgomery, Vice President, Information Technology, Kenco Group

Returns Management Strategy: Recapture Revenue

June 6, 2013

Purolator

A well-managed returns process will enable a business to get ahead of the game

CEVA Inaugurates Two New U.S.-Mexico Transborder Services

June 6, 2013

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has launched two new services as part of its U.S.-Mexico Transborder portfolio.

Three Examples Why Cheaper Warehouse Equipment Isn't Always Less Expensive

June 6, 2013

Carol Thorsen, Mgr., Wynright Corp.â€™s Inside Sales, WarehouseEquipmentStore.com

Perhaps one of the most significant contributions the internet has made to our daily lives (outside of being able to connect with people we never spoke to and didn't even know in high school) is the ability to find the rock-bottom price for just about anything we need to purchase easily. With a quick search on the right keywords, or a visit to megasites such as Amazon.com or eBay, we can find exactly what we're looking for and save a lot of money to boot. Or so it would seem.

Growth in Coal Market Has Been Boon to Dry Bulk Shipping Industry

June 6, 2013

Drewry's

Drewry's latest Dry Bulk Forecaster reports that coal has been the recent saviour of the dry bulk market. Global GDP grew by 3.2 percent in 2012, following growth of 5.2 percent and 4.0 percent in the post-recession years of 2010 and 2011. This slowdown blighted dry bulk cargo volumes and in turn tonnage demand. Global steel production, reflecting industrial and growth activity around the world, grew by only 1.3 percent in 2012, with a subsequent impact on iron ore and coking coal trade.

More Than 43 Percent of Manufacturers Report They Are Designing 'Factories of the Future'

June 6, 2013

IDC Manufacturing Insights

Formidable challenges, from tough economics to rising market complexity, are driving a profound rethinking in the manufacturing industry, according to a global survey by IDC Manufacturing Insights called "Business Strategy: The Journey Toward the People-Intensive Factory of the Future." In this context, effective factory management is essential. In fact, more than 43 percent of survey respondents declared they have a formal process in place to design future production plants.

UPS Issues Tracking, Package-Management App for iPad

June 5, 2013

UPS

UPS has created a UPS App for iPad. The tool allows users to track packages, find UPS shipping locations and access UPS My Choice, with enhanced mapping features.

Changes in Retail Increase Focus on Last-Mile Logistics

June 5, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Jim Wicker, President of JW Logistics, talks about changes in the retail industry that are increasing the focus on last-mile logistics and the challenges this poses for both retailers and their transportation providers.

The Confusing World of U.S. Export Regulations

June 5, 2013

Logistics Edge

Export regulations were - and are - anything but straight-forward. One reason is that they reflect political pressures and interests. And these pressures and interests change with the wind.

Consumers Want Choices and Convenience When Shopping Online, Study Finds

June 5, 2013

UPS, comScore

Release of the second UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper: A Customer Experience Study analyzes omnichannel retailing and shows consumers want more choices when it comes to shopping online, more control over when their purchases will be delivered and a convenient returns process. They're also using social media to shop for the best deals and expect more shipping options from e-tailers.

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.