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Global Healthcare Executives Drive Supply Chain Transformation to Reach New Markets

September 20, 2013

Changing regulatory environments, new customer demands around the globe, challenges around product security and increasingly complex products are driving healthcare executives to make strategic supply chain investments, according to findings from the sixth annual UPS "Pain in the (Supply) Chain" healthcare survey, conducted by TNS. New technology investments and go-to-market models are top of mind as healthcare executives drive business and logistics transformations to meet evolving industry needs.

time:matters Opens Station in Amsterdam for Same-Day Shipments

September 19, 2013

Time:matters

time:matters, a specialist in expedited logistics, has expanded its ic:kurier network for same-day shipments destined for points outside Germany, with the opening of a new international station in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Canada Post, Major Retailers Try Same-Day Delivery for Online Sales

September 19, 2013

Globe and Mail

Betting that consumers are willing to pay for instant gratification, Canada Post is teaming up with Wal-Mart Canada Corp., Best Buy Canada Ltd., and Indigo Books & Music Inc. in the first major Canadian rollout of same-day online shopping.

Supply Chain, 'King' of Manufacturing, Has Highly Complex Job to Do

September 11, 2013

Manufacturing.net

Most everyone in manufacturing is aware that today, supply chain is, more or less, "king" of the manufacturing lifecycle. With more globalized supply chains and the trend of working with more and more third parties, it's critical that manufacturers keep a strong hold on the flow of materials from one location to the next.

FedEx Offers Cold-Shipping Option for Healthcare Customers

August 30, 2013

FedEx Corp.

FedEx Corp. is offering a cold-shipping packaging option for shippers that require a refrigerated environment of 2-8 degrees Celsius to be maintained for up to 96 hours.

Utilizing Drop Shipping Industry for U.K. Retail Sector

August 30, 2013

SCE Magazine

Businesses operating in the retail sector should consider drop-shipping as a part of their supply chain and multichannel strategy this year.

UPS Adds Two Contract Logistics Facilities in China

August 29, 2013

UPS

UPS has expanded its services in China with the addition of two contract logistics distribution facilities in Chengdu and Shanghai.

Using a 3PL to Simplify Shipments to and From Mexico

August 13, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Third-party logistics companies with experience in Mexico and strong partnerships with leading Mexican carriers and customs brokers can make cross-border shipping a truly seamless activity, says Dennis McCaffrey of XPO Logistics.

UPS Freight Opens Another Service Center in Indianapolis

August 12, 2013

UPS Freight

UPS Freight is opening a new service center in Indianapolis, Ind.

Driving Innovation in 3PL Relationships

July 29, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

To retain and keep profitable customers in today's economic environment, 3PLs must provide innovative solutions that make the supply chain more efficient for both the customer and the provider, says John Dillon of APL Logistics.

Parcel & Express

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding express and small shipments 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 thanks, in part, to the boom in e-commerce. New technologies that provide information during express and small shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these cargo services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using express shipping solutions to power their supply chains.