Global Logistics

Transport Funding 2: Gridlock on the Congressional Gridiron

January 2, 2013

The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, but given the state of the economy and other recent events, it's hard to feel positive about much of anything right now - least of all the outlook for transportation policy reform. So why is Joshua Schank, president and chief executive officer of the Eno Center for Transportation, "more optimistic than I have been in a long time" about the prospects for funding critical infrastructure improvements?

The Price of Mis-aligning Supply-Chain and Plant Performance

December 28, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Companies can meet the challenge of ever-growing complexity in their global operations by synching their plant and supply-chain processes. Eric Green, vice president of solution strategy with Apriso, shows how.

Something Old, Something New: Dow Applies S&OP to Logistics Planning

December 28, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

A familiar concept is extended into the logistics arena, to help Dow Chemical Co. forecast both short- and long-term capacity requirements for transportation services.

Transport Funding 1: A Cliffhanger Ending for 2012?

December 26, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Transport Funding 1: A Cliffhanger Ending for 2012?

December 26, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The whole "fiscal cliff" mess, even if averted for the moment, promises to have a huge, long-term impact on nearly every aspect of American life. Transportation, as it so often does, will likely take its place far down the list of lawmakers' priorities. At least until crumbling highways, collapsed bridges and inadequate roads bring key portions of the national infrastructure to a standstill.

Pfizer Delivers Total Logistics, Visibility and Control

December 26, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Global logistics and transportation operations are staggeringly complicated at a giant like Pfizer. The company and its many partners needed access to everybody's information in real time.

Dow's European Chemical Supply Chain Turns Green

December 21, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Working closely with Haesaerts Intermodal and Procter & Gamble, Dow Chemical Co. implemented a multifaceted plan for significantly reducing its carbon footprint caused by the movement of a crucial chemical from France to Russia.

Heavyweights, Featherweights Share Top Prize in 2012 Supply Chain Innovator of the Year Competition.

December 21, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Dal-Tile Corp. and partners, whose products couldn't be more different, have something in common: reduced transportation costs through railcar co-loading.

2012 Supply Chain Innovation Awards Innovation of the Year: Reduced Transportation Costs Through Railcar Co-Loading

December 21, 2012

Russell W. Goodman, Editor-in-Chief, SupplyChainBrain

As I waited to pay for my groceries the other day, a manager instructed a novice bagger on the art of separating lighter items, like the eggs, from heavier ones, such as a 12-pack of canned dog food. Like to like, the boss said; that way stuff doesn't get crushed on the ride home.

How to Build a Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chain

December 19, 2012

Peter W. Murray, CIRM, DuPont Sustainable Solutions

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.