Global Logistics

Crossing International Borders Easier Than Ever for Many People - But Not for Retail Merchants

November 18, 2014

Movement across borders is as simple as getting in a car or on a plane. It's a seamless, simple experience to which most people devote little thought. For both merchants and consumers, however, the path to online and offline purchasing across borders is still a bumpy one.

Understanding the U.S./Canada Customs Clearance Process

November 17, 2014

Purolator International

Transportation Budgets: How to Talk About Them with Non-Transportation Professionals

November 17, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Transportation professionals may talk to their peers in marketing and finance, but often there is little real understanding of how decisions impact customer service and, ultimately, the bottom line. Steven Raetz and Kevin McCarthy, executives at C.H. Robinson, discuss a paper they co-authored on bridging this communications gap.

Expansion of China's Methanol Production Presents Mixed Export-Import Picture, Study Suggests

November 17, 2014

Drewry

Soaring Chinese methanol expansion will boost demand for chemical tanker shipping on intra-Asia export trades out of China but check import traffic, according to the latest edition of the Chemical Forecaster, published by shipping consultancy Drewry.

Maybe the World Isn't As Globalized as We Thought

November 17, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Back in 2011, in the midst of an intensifying debate about the impact of globalization, author and academic Pankaj Ghemawat voiced a view that was in sharp contrast to the prevailing wisdom on the subject: "We're not nearly as globalized as we think we are."

Creating Win/Win Partnerships in International Supply Chains

November 17, 2014

Micah Holst, President, Marisol International LLC

Identifying the Top 15 Supply Chains to Admire

November 17, 2014

Lora Cecere, CEO & Founder, Supply Chain Insights

Healthcare Supply Chain Vitals: Top Three Insights From the Annual UPS Pain in the (Supply) Chain Survey

November 14, 2014

Robin Hooker, Director, Healthcare Sector Marketing, UPS

From new regulations to the growth in large-molecule temperature-sensitive products to the frequency of disruptions, healthcare companies are operating in a risk-inherent environment that is at the same time rich with new opportunities. There are favorable demographics on the horizon as populations age, become more affluent and expand in a diverse set of geographies. Meanwhile, the supply chain must stretch to accommodate new distribution channels, product specialization and innovation.

HP Blazes a New Route Out of China

November 14, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Tired of dealing with slow ships and congested ports to get your product out of China? Why not take the train?

How 3PLs are Responding to the 'Amazon Effect' and Other Market Trends

November 14, 2014

Dr. Robert C. Lieb, Professor of SCM, Northeastern University

Global Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding global logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods faster and farther around the world than ever before through global logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during 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 global logistics solutions to power their supply chains.