Logistics

How Same-Day Service Is Impacting the Furniture Industry

May 14, 2015

Same-day and next-day delivery are not services normally associated with furniture stores, but City Furniture is changing that in South Florida. City's fast delivery program, which began 12 years ago, has become a key competitive advantage and is changing customer expectations for the industry.

Customizing the Cold Supply Chain

May 14, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

As a major distributor of food supplies to restaurants, Quality Custom Distribution must monitor and document warehouse and in-transit temperatures for products ranging across four different temperature zones. A custom designed fleet and tailored solutions ensure supply chain integrity for every customer.

Asia Pacific Nations Gang Up on Maritime Pirates

May 14, 2015

Maritime Executive

Chief of Navy for Singapore, Rear-Admiral Lai Chung Han, told local news sources that Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia are in discussions to increase patrols in the lower areas of the South China Sea, the areas most affected by the recent influx of maritime piracy.

The Battle for Supply Chain Talent

May 14, 2015

Tammy Bliss, Business Development Leader, ConversionR

When the Supply Chain Breaks Bad: Drug Trafficking with Your Corporate Assets

May 14, 2015

John Murphy, Ass't. Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Admin.

How Starbucks Meets the Challenges of a "Same Day" World

May 14, 2015

Steve Lovejoy, Sr. VP-Global Supply Chain, Starbucks Coffee Co.

SPS Commerce Debuts Commerce Platform for Omnichannel

May 13, 2015

SPS Commerce Inc.

SPS Commerce Inc., a provider of software in the cloud for retail operations, has created SPS Commerce Platform.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

May 13, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

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

Goods-to-Person Automation: The Basics

May 13, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Mark Dickinson, executive sales manager with SSK Schäfer Systems Inc., brings us up to date on the status of goods-to-person automation, while introducing the newer concept of matrix solutions in physical-distribution systems.

How Chick-Fil-A Discovered Gold in Its Supplier Business Review Process

May 13, 2015

Mike Walpole, Sr. Manager-Distribution & Logistics, Chick-Fil-A

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.