Global Logistics

10 Speedbumps To Global Supply Chain Velocity-And 10 Solutions

August 1, 2005

The shift of manufacturing to China and elsewhere is lengthening supply lines and complicating the job of logistics managers. Here are some of the major problems that result-and some proposed cures.

3rdwave Puts Virtual Inventory Visibility on the Table for Atalanta

July 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

With Deconsolidation, You Can Ship When the Latest Demand Trends Are Clear

July 1, 2005

Thomas Hickey

IBM Helps Shape Future Of Supply-Chain Profession With University Partners

June 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Hector Granda, director of global procurement policies and learning and development within the Integrated Supply Chain at IBM, Armonk, N.Y.

Top 25 Third-Party Logistics Providers: Bigger and Broader

May 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster and Richard Armstrong

The world's largest logistics service providers expand their offerings and continue to enlarge their businesses through acquisitions, geographic expansion, and organic growth, as well as good old-fashioned price increases.

Dunkin' Donuts' Short Relocation Brings Big Change

March 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A restaurant distribution center proves that the right management can operate an efficient, productive facility in a high-cost area.

Columbia Sportswear: A European DC With a French Flair

March 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The Oregon-based sportswear company finds France's labor rules are a perfect fit for its new European distribution center operation.

Controlling Transportation Is Crucial to Solectron's Recovery

February 1, 2005

The electronics manufacturing services provider aims for a return to profitability through managing both inbound and outbound, and offering value-added logistics services to OEMs.

A Complex Supply Chain Doesn't Require Multiple Applications

February 1, 2005

When it comes to the deployment of systems that control a global high-tech manufacturing operation, Molex's motto is: Keep it simple.

Former Analyst Heads Project To Help Supply Chains Prepare for the Unpredictable

January 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Larry Lapide, research director of Supply Chain 2020, a project of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics.

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.