Global Logistics

An Update on Home Depot's Supply Chain Transformation Project

January 16, 2014

The Home Depot's ongoing supply chain transformation last year included the opening of 20 new distribution centers, improved inventory turns and lower costs, all achieved while supporting double-digit growth. Charles Armstrong, vice president of supply chain distribution, highlights these accomplishments.

Vietnam Logistics Growth Through Inland, Coastal Investment

January 16, 2014

World Bank

Two reports released by the World Bank provide new insights on Vietnam's freight logistics sector, including inland and coastal waterways, highlighting that it can be a new driver of growth for the country.

Major Trends Impacting Supply Chains for the Next 3 to 5 Years

January 16, 2014

Yogesh Malik, Principal, McKinsey and Co.

Retail Imports Expected to Be Up 4.8 Percent in January; 2013 Estimated at 2.8 Percent Over 2012

January 15, 2014

National Retail Federation

Import volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to grow 4.8 percent in January over the same month last year, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. Estimates show 2013 up 2.8 percent over 2012.

Air Cargo Continues Moderate Recovery, But Growth Uneven Across Regions

January 15, 2014

IATA

Figures from the International Air Transport Association show a 6.1-percent growth in demand measured in freight tonne kilometers for airfreight in November 2013 over the same month in the previous year. November's performance is an improvement on the 4.4-percent year-on-year demand expansion recorded in October. This continues an improvement trend in the weak air cargo markets which has been developing over 2013.

Improving Manufacturing Through Reliability Technology

January 15, 2014

Morgan Malone, Ernst & Young and Simon Buesnel, Ernst & Young

Views from a Young Supply Chain Professional and Recognized 'Emerging Leader'

January 14, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Recognized by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals as an emerging supply chain leader, Keiko Arai talks about the supply chain leadership development program she recently completed at Bell Helicopter Textron and why she chose SCM as a career.

The World of Humanitarian Supply Chains

January 14, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Supply chain and logistics play key roles in responding to both acute and chronic humanitarian crises. Whether the cause is a natural disaster, armed conflict or simply undeveloped infrastructure, Jarrod Goentzel says the MIT Humanitarian Response Lab is working to improve supply chain response.

Advanced Emissions Monitoring Could Save Operators More Than $12m Yearly, Study Finds

January 14, 2014

Maritime Executive

Advanced emissions monitoring of large ships calling at EU ports could help save owners and operators of large ships up to 9m Euro ($12.2m) a year, according to a new study published by sustainable transport group T&E.

Managing Transportation Across Multiple World Regions

January 14, 2014

Ajesh Kapoor, Sr. Director, Transportation Mgmt., GT Nexus

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.