Logistics

Conversion of Passenger Aircraft to Cargo Carriers Continues Apace

October 30, 2015

U.S.-based lessor and asset manager Aviation Capital Group placed a firm order for fifteen 737-800 passenger-to-freighter conversions with Aeronautical Engineers Inc (AEI), with options for fifteen additional conversions. The announcement was made at the Cargo Facts Aircraft Symposium in Miami.

Walmart Seeks Government OK to Begin Using Drones in Home Deliveries, Warehouse Monitoring

October 30, 2015

FierceRetail

Walmart has been privately testing drones inside facilities and is now seeking permission from federal regulators to test them outdoors for various uses, including home delivery.

The Reverse Supply Chain Comes Home

October 30, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

There's more to reshoring than simply moving a factory from Asia back to the U.S.

Transportation Trends and Insights

October 29, 2015

Penske

Seven Methods that Improve Forecast Accuracy

October 29, 2015

Logility

FusionOps Unveils Predictive Analytics for Supply Chain

October 29, 2015

FusionOps

FusionOps has released an application providing predictive analytics for the supply chain.

How Sunny Delight Created a Successful 3PL Partnership

October 29, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Ellen Iobst, senior vice president of supply chain for Sunny Delight Beverages Co., joins with Frank McGuigan, president of transportation management with Transplace, to reveal the secrets behind their longtime collaboration in transportation and 3PL services.

When, Not If: Product Recalls and the Importance of Recall Planning

October 29, 2015

Kevin Pollack, Vice President of Recalls, Stericycle ExpertSOLUTIONS

Whether it's a toy, automobile, medical device or food item, not a day goes by without news of another product recall. Unfortunately, recalls are a reality of the global economy and it truly is a matter of when, not if, a company will be impacted by one. Navigating a product recall tests customer relationships, puts pressure on the supply chain, affects sales and can paint brands in an unfavorable light. Given the serious nature of these and other recall execution challenges, it's critical that organizations have a recall plan in place long before an event occurs.

Air Cargo Supply Chain Said Out of Step with Needed Technology

October 29, 2015

Air Cargo World

IATA's global head of cargo, Glyn Hughes, said the logistics business is not keeping up with technology - a sentiment that's been expressed before, but one he said cannot be emphasized enough. Hughes also called for more communication across the airfreight supply chain.

Taking Transportation Management to the Next Level

October 29, 2015

Deloitte and Logility

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.