Logistics

Lenovo Sheds IBM Legacy With the Help of ... IBM

August 8, 2012

Recently dubbed the world's second-largest maker of personal computers, Lenovo has adopted a new B2B sourcing solution from IBM for streamlining communications with logistics-management providers and contract manufacturers.

True Partners Take Over Stalled Project

August 8, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

When a giant project to deploy digital signage in a major convenience store chain's stores bogged down, a new installation company was brought in. Right away, it realized that it needed a dependable logistics partner.

Solutions for the E-Commerce 'Free Shipping Dilemma'

August 8, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Online shoppers often abandon their carts when they see the cost of shipping, a response that has led many online sellers to offer shipping for free or a low, flat-rate.

As Global Economy Slows, China's Shipyards Becalmed

August 7, 2012

The Los Angeles Times

In another sign of China's economic slowdown, shipyards are now closing and half-finished vessels lie rusting. Prosperity is receding like the tide, and thousands of laborers have lost their jobs.

Bucking State of the Industry, Saudi Airlines Reports Impressive Growth in Cargo

August 7, 2012

Air Cargo World

In the first half of 2012, amid strife and turmoil across much of the industry, Saudi Airlines Cargo carried 251,500 tonnes of cargo. The number is a 26-percent, year-over-year, increase in activity. Cargo revenue rose 25 percent, year-over-year, during the first six months of 2012.

As Coal Use Declines, Natural Gas Has Been Good to U.S. Railroads

August 7, 2012

Bloomberg Business Week

Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad and Union Pacific Corp. are combating a drop in coal cargoes by catering to the industry responsible: the hydraulic fracturing of shale formations.

Control Area Regulates Ship Emissions Off Canada, U.S., French Collective

August 7, 2012

Maritime Executive

The North American Emission Control Area (ECA), under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), went into effective Aug. 1, 2012, bringing stricter controls on emissions of sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter for ships trading off the coasts of Canada, the United States and the French overseas collectivity of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon.

Six Behaviors To Avoid While 3PL Scorecarding

August 7, 2012

David Frentzel, Vice President, Global Contract Logistics, APL Logistics

Earlier this year, Oregon's Caroline Inglis nearly earned a place in history as the first golfer to win her state's fourth consecutive championship, beating her closest competitor by nine strokes. Unfortunately, an innocent mistake she made after the final hole - signing a scorecard her partner had incorrectly filled out - earned her a disqualification instead.

The World of Emergency Response Logistics

August 7, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Erica Bash, general counsel and director of Dawson Logistics, discusses the fundamentals of emergency response logistics, and what it takes to strike the ideal balance between cost and service.

Unlocking the Value in Product Returns

August 7, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

There are many opportunities to recapture value from returned products and, in the process, strengthen customer relations, says Jeff Jorgensen, vice president of supply chain execution at Spinnaker, a global supply chain and execution company.

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.