Global Logistics

Keys to Managing 3PL Growth

August 3, 2015

John Reichert, director of supply chain execution solutions at Tecsys, discusses factors driving increased demand for 3PL services and describes the type of provider best positioned to leverage this growth environment.

In Modern-Day Global Sourcing, Diversity Rules

August 3, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The dynamics that have long favored China as the world's center of low-cost manufacturing are changing. And no one - not even China - seems to have a problem with that.

Choosing the Right Software Implementation Partner: 5 Steps to Successful Implementation

July 31, 2015

Anseris

Shopping Center Developer Caters to Online Shoppers With New Pickup Service

July 31, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

SmartCentres, the largest shopping center developer in Canada, has launched a popular drive-in pickup service for e-commerce customers. Located at existing shopping centers, Penguin Pickup accepts deliveries from any online retailer.

Grimaldi Group Enhances Med-West Africa Service

July 30, 2015

Grimaldi Group

The Grimaldi Group is enhancing its Mediterranean Express Service (MEX), linking ports in the Mediterranean with West Africa.

Issues Impacting 3PL Financial Stability

July 30, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Mergers and acquisition in the 3PL industry are on the upswing, with deals in the first two quarters of this year outpacing all of last year, says Ronald Lentz of G2 Capital Advisors. Lentz looks at factors driving this trend and other issues impacting the industry's financial health.

CargoSmart Unveils Big Schedules Search Engine

July 30, 2015

CargoSmart Limited

CargoSmart Limited, a vendor of shipment-management software, has created Big Schedules, a sailing-schedule search platform that helps shippers and logistics service providers to manage and visualize their ocean routes.

Challenges of the Digital Supply Chain

July 29, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

The term "digital supply chain" describes the integration of advanced technology, big data, and analytics to better manage and execute the physical supply chain, says Frederick Hartung of Jabil. He explains how this is playing out today and what it means for the future.

Risk Management and Quality Assurance in Automotive Supply Chains

July 28, 2015

The Ultimate WMS Preparation Guidebook - A Commonwealth White Paper

July 28, 2015

John Neblett

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.