Logistics

Voice-Directed Warehousing: Can You Hear Me Now?

March 26, 2013

A warehouse is not a warehouse and a supply chain is not a supply chain. They come in various sizes, varieties and specifications. They vary by industry and product requirements. So, in short, it is hard to generalize. They need to be designed and fit for purpose, but there is no question that they are growing more complex.

Saudia Airlines Cargo Boosts Frequencies to West Africa

March 25, 2013

Saudia Airlines Cargo Co.

Saudia Airlines Cargo Co. has increased frequencies to West Africa from Dubai World Central, under a renewed business relationship with Fast Forward Cargo.

Graybar Opening Branches in Three Additional Locations

March 25, 2013

Graybar

Graybar, a distributor of electrical, communications and data-networking products, as well as a provider of related supply-chain management and logistics services, is expanding operations to three additional locations in the U.S.

Pack on Someone Your Own Size!

March 25, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Hanko Kiessner, chief executive officer of Packsize International LLC, offers a new solution to cutting down on supply-chain waste - tailoring package sizes to fit each individual product being shipped.

Maersk Looks to Get Its Vessels Under Way with Alternative Fuels

March 25, 2013

Maritime Executive

Danish oil and shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk said it has entered into an agreement to explore biofuel as an alternative energy source for its ship fleet.

Megaship Mania: Who Will Benefit?

March 25, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It takes the giant Emma Maersk, which carries the equivalent of nearly 15,000 twenty-foot containers (TEUs), about three and a half miles to come to a dead stop. But there's no stopping the Triple-E, Maersk Line's even larger class of containership, from entering the liner trades over the next three years.

Steps to Optimizing Order Fulfillment

March 25, 2013

Brian Baker, Regional Business Director, Kardex Remstar

Building a Better Distribution Business With Voice

March 22, 2013

Jay Armant, Vice President Product Management, Vocollect

How to Design a Balanced Material-Handling System

March 22, 2013

Larry Boroff, Director Automation Systems Engineering, FORTE

Designing for Uncertainty in Warehouse Operations

March 22, 2013

Dean Starovasnik, Practice Director, Peach State Integrated Technologies

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.