Logistics

At The Hershey Company, Data Drives Supply-Chain Redesign

August 6, 2014

The company continues its relentless efforts to streamline and optimize its supply chain, deploying an application from LLamasoft to engage in predictive analytics and modeling.

100 Great Supply Chain Partners 2014: A Handshake ... as Good as a Contract!

August 6, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

It's fair to say that some mouths dropped in some quarters when word got out that the vice president of supply chain for McDonald's in the UK said he had handshakes rather than formal contracts with key suppliers. In dispensing with the written word, the fast-food chain formed long-term relationships with its partners in food, packaging and distribution, and included them in planning – even helping to set prices and volumes. Said Warren Anderson, "We don’t have contracts, but we do have our very assured supply partnerships with our food and paper suppliers," he said. "A gentleman’s handshake is just as powerful here."

Business Transformation Through Agile Supply Network Design

August 6, 2014

Jake Barr, CEO, BlueWorld Consulting

Omni-channel Solution Strategies for Retailers

August 6, 2014

James Reardon and Gretchen Holden, Senior Consultants, Kurt Salmon

Global Freight Forwarders 'Must Evolve' to Survive, Report Says

August 5, 2014

Transport Intelligence

Declining in value by 3.3 percent from 2012, the freight forwarding market is facing major challenges as it fights to stay viable in a changing global environment. This is one of the main conclusions of the latest report from Transport Intelligence, Global Freight Forwarding 2014.

Government Extends Airfreight Screening Program for Another Year

August 5, 2014

Air Cargo World

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it has extended the Air Cargo Advance Screening (ACAS) pilot program for an additional year.

Tactical Transportation Planning and Backhaul Optimization

August 5, 2014

Sara Curtis, Principal Consultant, Peak 5 Consulting

How Southco Has Used IO to Improve Its Network

August 5, 2014

Karen Hogan, Global Director-Operational Excellence, Southco Inc.

Taking the Air Out with Package Optimization

August 4, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Companies continue to lose money by shipping air as a result of packaging that doesn't fit the product, says Tom Blanck, leader of the packaging optimization practice at Chainalytics. Blanck discusses optimization techniques that can save money and improve productivity.

A 3PL View of Customer Relationships

August 4, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

As chief customer officer at OHL, Scott McWilliams spends a lot of time building customer relationships. He shares insights on how to nurture those relationships and how to recognize when things are going south and turn those situations around.

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.