Transportation Management

Logistics Challenges in Retail

April 1, 2009

Derek Leathers, Chief Operating Officer, Werner Enterprises

Prophesy Offers Free Online Version of Commercial Mileage App

April 1, 2009

Prophesy Transportation Solutions

Penske Truck Leasing Teams With Smith System for Driver Safety Training

April 1, 2009

Penske Truck Leasing Co

Non-Asset-Based Service Providers, Cost Containment and IT

March 27, 2009

John O'Connor, Vice President, Strategic Development, JAS Forwarding Inc.

11 Ways to Be a Best-in-Class Logistics Customer

March 27, 2009

You grade your providers-but your providers grade you, too. Here's what customers should do to get the most out of their contracts for obtaining logistics services.

Reduced IT Budgets Favor Small Projects, On-Demand Models

March 27, 2009

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

As the economic downturn shrinks budgets for supply chain IT investments, companies turn to smaller projects with fast implementations and on-demand delivery models.

Unilever Takes Control of Its Inbound Side

March 27, 2009

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The giant consumer products company is no longer content to allow vendors to book and manage inbound transportation. A logistics technology partner helps it make the change.

Long Supply Chain Creates Challenge for Duty-free Giant

March 27, 2009

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The high-end duty-free shops owned and operated by DFS Group faced supply chain challenges around the movement of both goods and information. In the role of lead logistics provider, Pacer International helped DFS find solutions to each.

When a Backyard Business Blossoms, a Global Problem Solver is Needed

March 27, 2009

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

E-tailer Smartphone Experts started out distributing its accessories from the home of its senior vice president. Then sales took off-and the supply chain got more complex.

Kranz Cleans Up as Everything Goes Green for Company

March 27, 2009

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The distributor of packaging and cleaning supplies extends a green philosophy to the operation of its supply chain - and saves money in the bargain.

Transportation Management

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding transportation management systems (TMS) and their impact on supply chain management. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and transportation management is critical in the overall supply chain. New technologies are optimizing productivity, increasing efficiency and cutting costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply chain operations through their strategic use of transportation management systems and software.