Transportation Management

Yak Pak Bags Supply Chain Success

July 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Richard Haugen, chief operating officer at Yak Pak, a New York-based designer and manufacturer of fashion bags and packs.

Supply-Chain Execution: Globalization Spurs New Ideas in Software, Services

April 1, 2005

Shippers today want more from their execution vendors, who are responding with systems that address outsourcing, security, data flow and new trade regulations.

Domestic, International TMS-Is Separate Management Necessary?

March 1, 2005

Russell W. Goodman, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The concerns and priorities differ somewhat in each sphere, but some providers feel they can make a case for managing each type of shipment with a single, comprehensive system.

Best Buy's Journey To a Best-in-Class Supply Chain

March 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Over the past five years Best Buy Co. has developed a world-class supply chain that supports the company's position as one of the nation's top retailers, while saving millions of dollars in costs.

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.

The Best DC Locations in the U.S.

March 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Two leading consultants evaluate and rank U.S. locations for distribution centers based on lowest costs and best transportation service.

Supply-chain Management Plays Strategic Role at Grocery Retailer

March 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Bill Parry, vice president of logistics for Pittsburgh-based supermarket retailer Giant Eagle.

Yard Management Systems Extend Automation Beyond the Dock Door

March 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Technology has been slow to come to the yards surrounding distribution centers, but companies increasingly are adopting systems that extend inventory management beyond the dock door.

Revlon Plows Through Productivity Plateau Without New IT Investments

October 1, 2004

Jean V. Murphy-Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Dave Laverty, vice president of Materials Management Worldwide, at Revlon Consumer Products Corp.

Ryder is Life of the Party for Bacardi U.S.A.

August 1, 2004

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

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.