Transportation & Distribution

A conversation with Gene Long, president of UPS Supply Chain Solutions Consulting Services, Atlanta. Gene Long has spent most of his 32-year career on the shipper side of the supply chain fence, including service as director of worldwide logistics for Dell Computer. At Dell, Long was responsible for physical distribution, remote inventory and delivery activities in North and South America, Europe and Asia. He earlier served as vice president of global logistics for Burlington Air Express, where he created a third-party logistics company serving clients around the world. Since joining UPS in 2001, Long has been deeply involved with the company's strategy to expand its portfolio of supply chain services through targeted acquisitions.

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding transportation and distribution and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are shipping and delivering perishables and manufactured goods faster and farther around the world than ever before through transportation and distribution solutions. New technologies that provide information during local and global shipments via air, ground and sea are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using transportation and distribution solutions to power their supply chains.