Global Logistics

Carrier Costing Systems at Work

March 10, 2010

Bill McGinley, VP Pricing & Revenue Management, Wilson Trucking Co.

Reverse Logistics: The Right Service Provider Mirrors Your Sustainability Efforts

March 10, 2010

Shibesh Banerji, Service Supply Chain Team Leader, Tompkins Associates

Analyst Insight: Selection of service providers in the area of reverse logistics is getting more complex for the companies that are following the "triple bottom line" philosophy. Additional criteria in the selection process are required to ensure that the relationship between the customer and the service provider increases sustainability efforts and enhances the value of the network both upstream and downstream.

Choice Logistics Sets Up Regional Hub in Dubai

March 9, 2010

Choice Logistics

Warehouse Logistics: Growth in Warehouse Solutions Will Range from Steady to Robust

March 9, 2010

Ann Grackin, chief executive officer, ChainLink Research

Analyst Insight: Continued globalization and increasing leverage of third-party services for manufacturing, distribution and returns keeps the warehouse and logistics sector strong. Though the growth of warehouse space slowed due to poor sales of consumer and commercial goods in the U.S. over the last year, technology sales continue to thrive though growth for some was not robust in the last year.

Global Supply Chain Management: Closing the Talent Gaps

March 9, 2010

Gene Tyndall, Exec. VP, Global SC Services, Tompkins Associates

Analyst Insight: While the economic slowdown has adversely impacted the volumes of global sourcing and product distribution, global recovery will continue to fuel expansion of importing and exporting worldwide. For companies that source and distribute internationally - more than 80 percent of all companies that make or sell products - supply chain managers need to continue improving their knowledge and processes for effective global supply chain management.

What's the Real 'China Price'?

March 8, 2010

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Warehouse Logistics: Preparing for the Best of Times by Managing through the Worst

March 8, 2010

Scott Pezza, Research Associate, SC Mgmt., Aberdeen Group

Analyst Insight: For most companies, the management focus on order fulfillment concerns cost-containment. To lower operating expenses, companies should look to both cost savings (via efficiency gains) as well as cost avoidance (via accuracy improvements). Making these changes in the short term can yield long-term benefits, as those improvements that save costs now can also position companies to better handle the greater volumes that will follow a rebound in consumer demand.

Retail: Effective Supply Chains Are Critical to Retailers

March 8, 2010

Dan Avila, Partner, Tompkins Assciates

Analyst Insight: The retail industry will face many difficult challenges in 2010. Unemployment and underemployment are high and living standards for Americans continue to erode, leaving little money for purchases outside of necessities. Also, issues in housing, banking and health care will continue. Although there may not be much sales growth in 2010, retailers can still strengthen their bottom lines by having an effective retail supply chain, which is essential to reduce costs and maintain high service levels.

Supply Chain Security & Risk Management: There's Help for the 'Dirty' Work of Dealing with Risk Management

March 5, 2010

Ann Grackin, chief executive officer, ChainLink Research

Analyst Insight: The dirty underside of supply chain is confronting the many risks inherent in 24x7-operations entrusted to "partners" in far-flung regions who are conducting fraudulent activities as well as dealing with unpredictable events. The big market here is risk transfer-insurance and others services to mitigate the impact of events. In addition, step by step, we are beginning to see approaches-metric and risk assessments methods, auditing and monitoring services, and technology - to support risk avoidance and assure recovery.

ROI Advantages of a Networked TMS Service

March 4, 2010

Alan Dunkerley, V.P., Product Management, Descartes Systems Group

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.