Logistics

Aligning Transportation Budgets with Market Conditions

April 10, 2013

Ralph Galantine, Product Manager, DAT

Trends Impacting Retail Logistics in 2013

April 10, 2013

Andrew Breckenridge, Executive Vice President, Fortna

EDI Services for Today's Supply Chain

April 9, 2013

OpenText

Reducing operating costs and improving transaction accuracy with a cloud-based managed services model.

Safe Solutions for Pharmaceutical Supply Chains

April 9, 2013

Politico

Three times in the past year, including just last month, the Food and Drug Administration has issued warnings that counterfeit cancer drugs originating overseas infiltrated the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain, putting patients at risk.

Supply Chain Challenges from Apparel Software Trends

April 9, 2013

Just-Style

Social and environmental compliance are the main issues facing today's apparel supply chains, according to industry experts consulted by just-style. The continued shift towards faster and faster fashion cycles, along with pressure on retailers to adapt to an omni-channel experience, is also throwing up challenges when it comes to flexibility in global sourcing.

Airfreight Supply Chain Process 'Simplified' by New Technology

April 9, 2013

Handy Shipping Guide

The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have announced that the Multilateral Electronic Air Waybill (e-AWB) standard has been approved, removing the need for bilateral e-AWB agreements between airlines and freight forwarders and thus simplifying the air freight supply chain process.

Recipharm Site Approved for Supply of Products to Japan from France

April 9, 2013

Supply Chain Europe

Recipharm's solid dose facility located in Fontaine, France, has been approved for supply of manufactured products to Japan's pharmaceuticals market following a recent inspection by the PMDA, the Japanese drug agency.

TNT Hopes for Large Savings from Restructuring

April 9, 2013

Supply Chain Standard

TNT Express has set out plans to make recurring savings of 220m EURO by 2015 with a series of measures, including consolidating services, optimizing its infrastructure and reducing indirect costs. The restructuring is expected to cost 150m EURO by the end of 2015.

FedEx Introduces Electric Vehicle Fleet in Hong Kong

April 9, 2013

Environmental Leader

FedEx Express has expanded its alternative-energy vehicle fleet with 10 new all-electric commercial vehicles for use in Hong Kong.

Wal-Mart to Use Customers to Deliver the Goods?

April 9, 2013

Reuters

Wal-Mart is considering a radical plan to have store customers deliver packages to online buyers, a new twist on speedier delivery services that the company hopes will enable it to better compete with Amazon.com.

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.