Logistics

Paula's Choice: A New Fulfillment Partner to Manage Growth

October 10, 2014

The popular online purveyor of skin care and beauty products undergoes a natural process of maturing. Rapid sales growth dictates that the Seattle-based merchandiser hire an outsourcing partner to handle order-fulfillment duties in the eastern U.S.

Inbound Routing Guide Compliance

October 9, 2014

UltraShipTMS

Labelmaster Issues New Guide for Shipping HazMat by Air

October 9, 2014

Labelmaster

Labelmaster, a provider of materials for hazardous-materials transportation compliance, has released its 2015 A.I.R. Shipper publication.

What Supply Chain Managers Should Know About Channel Data Management

October 9, 2014

Ken Edwards, Vice President of Professional Services, Zyme Solutions

Gaining deep visibility into sales channels and a timely understanding of every detail about product shipments is essential to modern businesses. Granular knowledge – about what items were sold, who sold them, who bought them, where they are now, and whether they’re being returned – gives manufacturers an edge in optimizing the final mile of the supply chain. That information is known as channel data, and the tools used to gather and manage that data are known as channel data management systems, or CDM.

How to Become Your Carrier's 'Shipper of Choice'

October 9, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Ben Cubitt, senior vice president of engineering and consulting with Transplace.

Industry-Altering Changes Occur in Life Sciences Supply Chain

October 9, 2014

Benjamin Gordon and Daniel Milstein of BG Strategic Advisors

The furious pace of M&A activity in life sciences indicates there is serious money to be made there. But successful companies must quickly adapt their supply chains to the challenges that shifting customer needs and industry regulations bring. Five crucial ideas that winners must understand are outlined below.

CEVA Opens New Branch Office in Vietnam

October 8, 2014

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has opened a new branch office in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

October 8, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2014 for the specialized purpose of:

North American Exports, Imports Drive St. Lawrence Seaway Cargo Up 5 Percent Over 2013 Level

October 7, 2014

Chamber of Marine Commerce

Total cargo shipments on the St. Lawrence Seaway have now surpassed 2013 levels by 5 percent due to strong North American import/export activity. According to the St. Lawrence Seaway, total cargo tonnage from March 25 to September 30 reached 24.4 million metric tons.

August Continues the Upward Growth in Global Air Cargo

October 6, 2014

Air Cargo World

Global airfreight markets showed continued robust growth in air cargo volumes in August, according to the latest data from The International Air Transport Association (IATA).

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.