Logistics

Celestica Pioneers the Model for Supply Chain Managed Services

January 25, 2013

After working from 2007 to 2011 to transform its own supply chain, Celestica took what it learned to the market, offering managed supply chain services that complement its contract manufacturing business. Erwin Hermans, vice president of supply chain solutions, explains Celestica's strategy.

Amazon to Open Third Fulfillment Center in California

January 25, 2013

Amazon

Amazon announced plans to open a new million-square-foot, fulfillment center in Tracy, California, which the company says will create hundreds of full-time jobs with benefits at the site.

Report Details Trends In Overseas Chemical Bulk Freight Market

January 25, 2013

ChemLogix

On an aggregate basis, freight rates for shipping chemical liquid bulk loads throughout Europe have decreased slightly between 2011 and 2012, according to a benchmark study conducted by LHC Consulting, a CLX Logistics company.

How Johnson & Johnson Introduced Lean Across the Supply Chain

January 25, 2013

Rick Desmarais, MD&D Supply Chain Director, Johnson & Johnson

A Control Tower Approach to Response Management

January 24, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Mike Landry, president of Barkawi Management Consultants, North America, explains the "control tower" approach to supply chain management and why he believes this approach can enable companies to go beyond incremental improvements to real transformational change.

Japanese Clothing Store Chain Uses RFID for Inventory Control and POS Information

January 24, 2013

RFID Journal

Tokyo-based retailer BEAMS Co. Ltd. has incorporated radio frequency identification technology at five B:MING Life Stores that it recently opened in Japan. The stores are employing RFID technology for both tracking inventory and improving efficiency at the point of sale.

Benefits of Analytics Realized More and More in Retail as Cost of the Tools Comes Down

January 24, 2013

RIS News

Even in today's data-hungry analytics environment, collecting and keeping every tiny granule of retail data - down to the level of each individual transaction and web click - might seem like overkill. But Sears Holdings has discovered that data storage costs have gotten low enough, and analytical tools have grown powerful enough, that this approach to Big Data has shortened the time needed for analytics projects by 60 percent to 70 percent, while also improving promotion conversions, lowering inventory levels and boosting sales.

Internet Truckstop Offers New Tool for Complying With CARB Regulations

January 23, 2013

Internet Truckstop

Internet Truckstop, an online freight-matching service, has developed a new decision-support tool and free webinar series to help users of Truckstop.com comply with new regulations of the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

ICAT Launches Version 2.0 of Transportation and Logistics Platform

January 22, 2013

ICAT Logistics

ICAT Logistics has launched version 2.0 of its customized software for transportation and logistics management.

U.K.'s Notbox Company Extends Services to North America

January 22, 2013

The Notbox Company

The Notbox Company, a U.K.-based provider of multi-use transportation and storage boxes, has come to North America.

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.