Global Logistics

Best Practices Minimize the 'Luck Factor' In SC Planning

January 1, 2004

Ten best practices in supply-chain planning, culled from conversations with leading supply-chain executives, analysts and vendors - the first of a series of six "Best Practices" articles to be presented this year.

Taking the Risk Out of Your Supply Chain

January 1, 2004

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Terrorists are well aware of the opportunity that global supply chains present to deliver a devastating attack on the U.S. It's up to both the government and U.S. importers to protect us all.

With Help From Its Logistics Partner, Carrefour Scores With Its Brazilian DC

December 1, 2003

The hypermarket pioneer, in a supply-chain overhaul, centralizes purchasing and outsources distribution-center management.

SPECIAL ISSUE: GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNERSHIPS - CNH Global: Schneider Wins Logistics Contract In U.S., Now Looks to Europe

July 1, 2002

SPECIAL ISSUE: GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNERSHIPS

July 1, 2002

Home Depot: How Big Hardware Retailer Makes Direct Delivery Work

Snapple Found Handling Logistics In-house Left A Sour Taste

April 1, 2002

Kurt C. Hoffman

With industry giants invading the product niche that it created, the beverage maker turned to logistics outsourcing as a means to achieve a higher level of customer service, cost control and data integrity. Its attention now is focused on innovation and flavors.

Keeping Up With Growth - in Stores and Employees

January 1, 2002

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A good relationship with partners is the best contingency plan

Hershey Kisses Its Supply-chain Inefficiency Good-bye

April 1, 2001

Kurt C. Hoffman

Rapid growth, acquisition of a company with different distribution characteristics and a troubled ERP implementation created supply-chain problems for Hershey Foods in the late 1990s. A new strategy that focused on fulfillment speed and agility helped turn things around.

Optimization Engine Powers Ford's Supply Chain

February 1, 2001

Kurt C. Hoffman

One of the world's most complex automotive supply chains has been tamed with an optimization tool that links thousands of suppliers and service providers with the component requirements of Ford plants all over the globe.

Master Lock Finds The Right Combination For Supply-Chain Improvements

December 1, 2000

Kurt C. Hoffman

Costly automation and price cuts weren't working. A new approach centered on increased outsourcing, flexible manufacturing and distribution, and establishing operations in Mexico. Now, Master Lock is saving money and getting new products to market faster.

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.