Global Logistics

C.H. Robinson Reaches Agreement to Acquire Freightquote.com

December 22, 2014

C.H. Robinson has reached agreement to acquire Freightquote.com, Inc. for $365m in cash.

Livingston International Debuts Cross-Border Trade App

December 19, 2014

Livingston International has introduced an International Tracker app for truck drivers delivering commercial shipments across the Canada-U.S. border.

Transplace Expands Operations in Canada

December 19, 2014

Transplace

Transplace, a provider of transportation-management services and technology, has expanded its presence in Canada.

Peru's Largest Retail Pharmacy Chain Aims to Get Even Larger

December 19, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

InkaFarma has an ambitious plan to nearly double the number of stores it operates in Peru, with an emphasis on opening up new locations in some of the country's remotest areas. To make that happen, the company needed both a new, automated distribution center and a warehouse-management system with which to run it.

How Red Wing Shoes Streamlined S&OP and Boosted Performance

December 18, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

In a multi-year, multi-phase project covering people, processes and technology, Red Wing Shoes streamlined and improved its S&OP process, cutting planning time from six weeks to three and reducing inventory by 27 percent.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

December 17, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2014 for the specialized purpose of:

Framing the Problem Statement: Investments in the Extended Supply Chain Should Not Be Made Blindly

December 16, 2014

Jim Matthews - Oliver Wight Americas

PLM Provides Much Needed Supply Chain Process Control and Traceability

December 16, 2014

Chuck Cimalore, CTO & President, Omnify Software

The global electronics contract manufacturing market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.74 percent from 2012-2016, according to TechNavio analysts. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the need for original equipment manufacturers to optimize resources. With the fast-paced product development environment of high-tech electronics manufacturers, creating a closed-loop, traceable collaboration process with their contract manufacturing partners and suppliers is key to product efficiencies, quality, compliance and meeting time-to-market goals.

DIRECTV's Journey from Manual to Automated Forecasting

December 16, 2014

Randy Sullivan, Manager-SCM Planning & Forecasting, DIRECTV

Labelmaster Offers Early 49 CFR Book for Hazmat Shipping

December 15, 2014

Labelmaster

Labelmaster is offering its Early 49 CFR book, with up-to-date domestic regulations for the shipping and transportation of hazardous materials, six months prior to release of the government’s new 49 CFR regs.

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.