Global Logistics

Meeting Customer Expectations No. 1 Logistics Objective, Survey Finds

August 14, 2013

Logistics complexity - in the form of fragmented channels, increased product variations, and consumer demand for customized solutions - has been increasing, according to a global study published by BVL International, a worldwide supply chain and logistics membership organization.

Developing the Supply Chain in E-Commerce Era

August 14, 2013

Multi-Channel Merchant

Retail has an $800bn problem, according to research firm IHL Group. That is the collective cost of inventory distortion in out-of-stocks and overstocks among retailers today, and it could increase same-store sales by 9.2 percent if completely fixed.

Planning for Uncertainties Across All Time Horizons

August 13, 2013

Quintiq

Do your plans effectively address the unique complexity and unpredictability of the oil & gas industry?

3 Factors that Determine Supply Chain Agility

August 13, 2013

Quintiq

Take this quick quiz to discover if your supply chain has what it takes to enable your company to thrive.

Samuel Shapiro & Co. Launches Corporate University

August 13, 2013

Samuel Shapiro & Co.

Logistics service provider Samuel Shapiro & Co. Inc. has created Shapiro University, to supply employees and customers with educational training.

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.

Are Product Flows, Distribution in U.S. About to Be Radically Altered?

August 12, 2013

MIT CTL

Remember the early days of cell phones when a new model seemed to appear every week and each one looked dramatically different? This is typical of a new product market. Initially, wildly different variants are released and tested in the market, but eventually they converge on a common core set of features. That is, a dominant design emerges from the pack that becomes the de facto standard. Is a similar process redefining logistics in the US?

Mobile Capability Is Key for Numerous Areas of the Supply Chain

August 9, 2013

SCE Magazine

Smith and Associates surveyed 200 respondents spanning across the electronics industry and found that 68 percent identified mobile applications as the most influential technology in the supply chain. Although some organizations are still using traditional tools in the supply chain process, more companies are now turning to smartphones, handheld computers and other mobile devices to reap the benefits of improved mobility and flexibility.

Mexico's Improving Logistics Environment

August 9, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

A new reform-minded government, a stable economy and sound infrastructure are among the factors combining to make Mexico a good market for logistics operations, says Eric Markeset, who is based in Mexico City as principal of consulting firm Tsol.

U.S. Imports in July Are Highest Since 2007; Businesses Prep for Holiday Season

August 9, 2013

Zepol Corporation

U.S. imports in July are the highest volume seen in one month since July of 2007. The United States brought in more than 1.69 million twenty-foot containers in July, which is 13 percent higher than last month's volume and 2 percent higher than July of last year.

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.