Logistics

Manufacturing, Logistics Industries Ranked in All 50 States

June 21, 2013

New York's manufacturing sector receives an 'F' and its logistics gets a 'C'. The situation isn't much better for several nearby states, according to the 2013 Manufacturing and Logistics Report Card, an in-depth analysis from Ball State University's Center for Business and Economic Research. The report grades all 50 states, ranking several areas of the economy.

U.S. Infrastructure Bank Would Be Huge Job Generator, Bill Clinton Says

June 21, 2013

Business Week

Former President Bill Clinton, arguing for establishing a national infrastructure bank, says such a facility would create jobs in a wide array of industries.

The Crucial Areas of Enterprise Asset & Field Service Management

June 21, 2013

Ralph Rio, Research Director, ARC Advisory Group

What Every CFO Should Know About Managing Supply Chain Costs

June 20, 2013

enVista

By better matching supply to demand and improving distribution, inventory levels and expense can safely be reduced.

CaroTrans Selects Agent in Philippines for Trans-Pacific Service

June 20, 2013

CaroTrans

CaroTrans, an international non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has entered into an agency agreement with Multifreight Consolidator System Inc. (MFCSI), an NVO in the Philippines market.

AGS Expands Tradeshow and Special Events Service

June 20, 2013

Associated Global Systems

Associated Global Systems (AGS) has enhanced its Tradeshow and Special Events Service.

The World of Connected Devices and How They Can Serve You

June 20, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Andy Chatha, president and CEO of ARC Advisory Group.

Free Trade Agreements and Other Ways to Optimize Global Trade

June 20, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

The complexities of managing global trade are many, which may be why a lot of companies overlook savings available in Free Trade Agreements. Scott Byrnes explains how to leverage FTAs and discusses other strategies to optimize global trade.

Contract Logistics 'Needs New Mindset', Report Suggests

June 20, 2013

Transport Intelligence

The global contract logistics market grew by 3.4 percent in 2012 to â‚¬159.35bn ($213bn), according to Transport Intelligence's Global Contract Logistics 2013 report. However, this figure hides an increasing divergence in the performance of regional markets, with growth in emerging markets much higher than those in Europe or North America.

Combatting Risk in the Supply Chain

June 20, 2013

Mike Maris, Sr. Dir. Trans., Distribution & Logistics, Motorola Solutions

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.