Global Logistics

Trust but Verify to Ensure On-Time Performance from Suppliers

May 12, 2015

John Gross, Eastern Regional Manager, Haverty's

FAA Needs to Stop Droning on About UAVs

May 11, 2015

So the Federal Aviation Administration has given Amazon.com, Inc. permission to begin testing delivery drones in the U.S. But there are still a number of logistical hurdles to be overcome, before the technology becomes feasible for everyday commercial use.

CEVA Logistics Expands Warehouse in Portland, Ore.

May 8, 2015

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has expanded operations in Portland, Ore. with enhancements to an existing facility.

Retailers Lose $1.75Tr in Revenue Worldwide Due to Overstocks, Out-of-Stocks and Returns, Report Says

May 8, 2015

OrderDynamics

Retailers worldwide lose a staggering $1.75tr annually due to the cost of overstocks, out-of-stocks and needless returns, according to research released from retail analyst firm IHL Group, commissioned by OrderDynamics, a Big Data prescriptive analytics software company.

Customizing the Cold Supply Chain

May 8, 2015

Ali Seyedi, Group VP, QCD Operations-Golden State Foods

Adapting Logistics to a Same-Day World

May 8, 2015

Alex Pace, Logistics Coordinator, Green Design Center

Accenture Builds Enhanced Capabilities Into Its Air Cargo Suite Software

May 7, 2015

Accenture

Accenture released a new version of its Air Cargo Suite software with advanced capabilities that can help carriers become more flexible, competitive and efficient through streamlined operations and data integration. The entire suite is now also available for delivery as a service, enabling carriers of all sizes to take advantage of a robust cargo management solution while retaining the agility and cost benefits of SaaS.

Domestic Containers Spur Intermodal Growth in Q1 2015; Overall Global Outlook Positive

May 7, 2015

IANA

Total intermodal shipments rose 2 percent over last year's Q1 volumes, according to the Intermodal Association of North America, despite port congestion issues that impacted international container traffic. Domestic intermodal loads grew 4.5 percent, buoyed by domestic containers, which rose 6.5 percent in a quarter-over-quarter comparison.

Airfreight Industry Sees Modest Year-Over-Year Growth in March

May 7, 2015

IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global airfreight markets, showing a modest 1.6 percent rise in volumes in March compared to a year ago, measured in freight tonne kilometers.

As Dollar Gains, Imports Flood U.S and Widen Trade Gap

May 7, 2015

New York Times

A roof-raising trade gap in March highlighted concerns that the rise of the dollar against other currencies was weakening the economy, chipping away at the ability of American manufacturers to compete abroad while encouraging more imports to fill retailers' shelves.

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