Logistics

APL Logistics Opens Container Freight Station in Jakarta

May 20, 2015

APL Logistics has opened a new container freight station at the Tungya Collins Terminal in Cakung, North Jakarta, Indonesia.

Saudia Cargo Adds Paris to Freight Network

May 20, 2015

Saudi Airlines Cargo

Saudi Airlines Cargo is launching a new, dedicated freighter service to Paris/Charles de Gaulle international airport.

Ryder Canada Extends Preferred Lender Pact With CIT Group

May 20, 2015

Ryder System Inc.

Ryder System Inc. has extended its U.S. preferred lender agreement with CIT Group Inc., a provider of commercial lending and leasing services, to include Ryder customers in Canada.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

May 20, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2015 for the specialized purpose of:

Leadership in a Multi-generational Workforce

May 20, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Today's workforce consists of Baby Boomers hanging on to their jobs, Gen Xers growing impatient to move up, and Millennials expecting to leapfrog their way to the top. Generations expert Hannah Ubl of BridgeWorks offers tips for leaders who must manage this potentially combustible mix.

Managing an Aging Warehouse Workforce

May 20, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

As warehouse workers get older and heavier it becomes harder for them to meet the physical demands of their job. Dr. Volker Schmitz, president of Schmalz Inc., a material-handling equipment manufacturer, explains how low-cost lift-assist equipment can alleviate this problem, while improving productivity.

TBB Global Logistics Joins BDO Alliance USA

May 19, 2015

TBB Global Logistics

TBB Global Logistics, a provider of outsourced businesses processes for supply-chain management, has joined the BDO Alliance USA, a nationwide association of independently owned local and regional accounting, consulting and service firms.

How Redbox Manages a Supply Chain with All New Products and Zero Replenishment

May 19, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Redbox has an unusual supply chain, with 10 new product introductions a week and no replenishments. An algorithm effectively allocates new DVD's among 43,000 kiosks, but this allocation is quickly skewed when customers use different kiosks to rent and return. Matt James, vice president, explains how the company solves this problem.

Driver Retention Strategies at MBM Corp.

May 19, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

MBM Corp. is a customized food products distributor to 28 restaurant chains in the U.S. and abroad. Because truck drivers are a critical part of MBM's operations and its primary customer contact, driver recruitment and retention are crucial strategies, says Mark Luttrell, vice president.

Adapting Logistics to a Same-Day World

May 19, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Consumer demand for next-day deliveries adds another level of complexity and higher costs to logistics management, says Alex Pace, logistics coordinator at the Green Design Center. Pace explains how the Green Design Center manages its many LTL shipments to individual consumers and dealers.

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.