Global Logistics

Tackling the Special Challenges Confronting the Industrial Supply Chain

October 11, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Richard Jennings, vice president and general manager of Ryder Supply Chain Solutions.

Small Firm Takes on Big Job of Optimizing Military Inventories

October 10, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Gleason Research Associates blends its proprietary software with the mobile computers of Intermec to help the U.S. Army track and audit everything from desks to tanks. Efficiency soars, and errors plummet.

Static Pricing Models Are Out of Synch with Today's Transportation Market

October 10, 2013

Andy Moses, Senior Vice President of Global Products, Penske Logistics

I don't know anyone who would argue with the assertion that supply chain operations must be highly dynamic and adaptable in order to succeed in today's fast-changing markets. Why is it, then, that pricing of transportation and other supply chain services remains a largely static process, based on annual bids and static routing guides that can never do more than reflect a single snapshot in time of a company's freight volumes and flows?

Lufthansa Cargo Adding Lima to Latin American Network

October 9, 2013

Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo is adding the Peruvian capital of Lima to its global route network, as of Oct. 27, 2013.

Retail Imports Growing as Holidays Approach, Cargo Moving Despite Concerns Over Government Shutdown

October 9, 2013

National Retail Federation

Despite concerns over the government shutdown, import volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to grow 9.1 percent in October over the same month last year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. The numbers reflect merchandise ordered months before the shutdown as retailers planned for the holiday season.

Walking Your Way to Warehouse Efficiency

October 8, 2013

Penske Logistics

Calls Increase in Australia for Greater Supply Chain Sustainability, Transparency

October 8, 2013

Pro Bono Australia

The newly introduced sustainability guidelines provide a great opportunity for Australian companies to showcase their supply chain performance, including disclosure of supply chain issues that might not be on the radar of the Australian public.

Demand for Airfreight Continues to See Slight Improvement in Growth

October 4, 2013

Air Cargo World

There was a continued modest improvement in air cargo markets in August, according to the International Air Transport Association. August airfreight demand was up 3.6 percent year over year, which is considerably better than the year-to-date performance of a 0.7-percent expansion.

U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling, Logistics Issues First Draft for Review

October 4, 2013

MHI

The first draft of the U.S. Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics is now available for public review.

Transforming a Traditional Supply Chain Into a Demand-driven Supply Chain

October 3, 2013

Thomas F. Pettit, Sr. VP, Gen. Mgr., GSC Solutions, Ryder Supply Chain Solutions

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.