Global Logistics

Using Advanced Analytics and Innovative Resolution Techniques to Reduce Truck Rolls and Related Support Costs

July 14, 2014

Identifying Customer Incidents with High Propensity for Remote Resolution Allows Cable and Broadband MSOs to Cancel a Greater Percentage of On-Site Visits

How Can Companies Position Themselves for Growth?

July 9, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

As the economy improves, transportation companies that struggled through the recession face a new challenge: providing customers with enough capacity and infrastructure to meet growing demand, says Ron Grove, vice president of supply-chain consulting with TZA.

Air Cargo Is Moving, Just Not as Much in Air Cargo Freighters as Formerly

July 9, 2014

Businessweek

For the world's biggest maker of air freighters, the most formidable competition is coming from the bellies of its own passenger planes.

Cutting Costs Is Top Goal for Container Industry as Rates Continue Falling

July 8, 2014

Maritime Executive

Drewry's 2Q14 Container Forecaster highlights that there is a widening gap between the positive financials of the few carriers really focused on cutting costs and the rest of the top 20 lines, as they battle with the pressure of falling freight rates.

The Five Stages of Logistics Maturity

July 7, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

From siloed behavior to data-sharing and collaboration across disciplines -- that's the journey that companies are making today, as they pass through the five stages of logistics maturity, according to Greg Aimi, director of supply chain research with Gartner.

Never Mind a Possible Strike. Heres the Real Problem at West Coast Ports

July 7, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Importers and exporters were holding their collective breath last week, praying that negotiations for a new West Coast longshore labor contract wouldn't result in a temporary shutdown of the ports. But service providers were just as concerned about what happens if they stay open.

eBook: Three Common Global Supply Chain Issues that Affect Your Bottom Line

July 4, 2014

Amber Road

Aberdeen Group Report: China Trade Operations: Trends and Advancements

July 3, 2014

Amber Road

Aberdeen Group Report: Advancing Global Trade: Foreign Trade Zone Solutions Revealed

July 3, 2014

Amber Road

The ROI of Automating Trade Compliance

July 3, 2014

Amber Road

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.