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Globally Local: The New Face of Right-Shoring

November 7, 2012

Changing consumer demand shortens the supply chain

RedPrairie Corp. to Acquire JDA Software in Stock-Purchase Deal

November 6, 2012

RedPrairie Corp. has agreed to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of JDA Software, at a price of $45 per share. The deal is valued at approximately $1.9bn, and will create a software company with combined revenues of more than $1bn.

Regal Logistics Opens New Distribution Center in Los Angeles

November 6, 2012

Regal Logistics

Regal Logistics has purchased a new distribution center in the Los Angeles area. The facility in Garden Grove, Calif., offers 120,000 square feet of warehouse space.

UPS Expands Healthcare Network in Asia-Pacific Region

November 1, 2012

UPS

UPS has expanded its distribution network for healthcare manufacturers in the Asia-Pacific region.

APL Logistics Takes Over Chinese 3PL Joint Venture

October 26, 2012

APL Logistics

APL Logistics has signed an agreement to acquire all of the shares in APLL-Zhiqin Group, a Chinese joint venture partnership that has also included Legend Holdings Co., Ltd. and Beijing Willway Information Technology Co., Ltd.

LeSaint Logistics Takes Over Chemical Logistics Inc., Expands Chemical Supply Chain Offerings

October 23, 2012

LeSaint Logistics

LeSaint Logistics has acquired Chemical Logistics Inc., 3PL specialists in warehousing and distribution of hazmat and non-hazmat chemicals.

ARC Creates Cloud-Based Supplier-Selection Service

October 23, 2012

ARC Advisory Group

ARC Advisory Group has released a new tool to help companies select and manage their suppliers.

Exel Opens D.C. in Laredo for Cross-Border Services

October 22, 2012

Exel

Exel has opened a 250,000-square-foot distribution center in Laredo, Tex., in support of the provider's "Logistics Without Borders" supply-chain service.

Redesigning DCs for the All-Channel Shopper

October 17, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Clint Lasher, president of Wynright, talks about how electronic fulfillment is changing to meet the needs of today's multi-channel consumers, and how retailers should be redesigning distribution centers to accommodate them.

How to Grow a Wholesale Business Without Increasing Warehouse Space

October 15, 2012

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

United Stationers set out to achieve a simple goal: boost space utilization within its network of distribution centers. Surprisingly, it found little in the way of guidance from other companies.

All Warehouse Services

The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding warehousing and distribution systems and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and warehouses are critical points in the overall supply chain. New technologies in warehouse management systems (WMS), automation, robotics, RFID and order fulfillment are transforming the way companies do business — and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of warehousing and distribution services.