Global Logistics

The World of Emergency Response Logistics

August 7, 2012

Erica Bash, general counsel and director of Dawson Logistics, discusses the fundamentals of emergency response logistics, and what it takes to strike the ideal balance between cost and service.

Unlocking the Value in Product Returns

August 7, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

There are many opportunities to recapture value from returned products and, in the process, strengthen customer relations, says Jeff Jorgensen, vice president of supply chain execution at Spinnaker, a global supply chain and execution company.

What Do I Really Need to Know About Supply Chain Control Towers?

August 7, 2012

An E2open eBook

A true Control Tower isn't something you purchase from a software vendor-it's something you build, and it requires a careful combination of the right people, processes, and technologies.

How the Intermodal Chassis Became a Hot Potato

August 6, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Nearly all major ocean carriers have announced plans to stop providing chassis to U.S. truckers at key shipping locations. But it's far from clear how that decision will play out.

CaroTrans Launches Direct LCL Service From Seattle to Japan

August 6, 2012

CaroTrans

CaroTrans, a non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, is offering a new, direct less-than-containerload (LCL) export service from Seattle to Tokyo.

Key Strategies for Automating the Import Supply Chain

August 6, 2012

Amber Road

Global Trade Management Technologies Drive Performance Improvement and Cost Savings.

CEVA Logistics Develops Its First Mobile App for Shipment Tracking

August 6, 2012

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has launched its first mobile app, CEVA Mobile, enabling customers to track the precise location of air, ocean and customs brokerage shipments through the iPhone or iPad.

The ROI of Automating Trade Compliance

August 6, 2012

Amber Road

Trade automation software can help reduce total landed costs by streamlining processes and boosting productivity, then a compelling business case for investment can be made in any organization.

Brother Gets Smart About Shipment Tracking

August 3, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

The manufacturer of numerous items, ranging from sewing machines to multifunctional copiers, Brother found paper-based tracking of shipments from Asia to its U.S. destinations was simply inadequate. It made the smart move to a SaaS-based tracking and monitoring solution.

100 Great Supply Chain Partners 2012

August 2, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

While red-carpet treatment is sometimes extended to celebrities who have done little or nothing to deserve it - can you say Kardashian? - most of the time such recognition is reserved for people who have actually achieved something. Often that means they have done something helpful or beneficial for others. And that's the group we celebrate in this, our annual 100 Great Supply Chain Partners issue.

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.