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XPO Logistics Agrees to Acquire Con-way Inc.

September 14, 2015

XPO Logistics Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Con-way Inc., the Fortune 500 provider of less-than-truckload and full truckload transportation, contract logistics and truck brokerage.

The Future of Robotics in Logistics

September 11, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Are robots taking over the warehouse?

Roadrunner Renames Transportation Management Unit

September 9, 2015

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc.

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc., an asset-light provider of transportation and logistics services, has changed the name of its Transportation Management Solutions operating segment to Global Solutions.

MNX Global Opens Life Sciences Logistics Center in Amsterdam

September 8, 2015

MNX Global Logistics

MNX Global Logistics has opened a dedicated supply chain and logistics facility in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Agility Opens Pharmaceutical Competence Center in Brazil

September 3, 2015

Agility

Logistics provider Agility has opened a Pharmaceutical Competence Center in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Kenco Implements FDA Validated System to Deliver 50% Productivity Improvement

August 31, 2015

Challenge: A pharmaceutical customer's growing order volumes and regulatory compliance needs prompted Kenco to reevaluate the customer's technology solution.

Kenco Reduces Freight Costs 49% with Postponement Packaging

August 31, 2015

Challenge: A kitchen and bath manufacturer was experiencing reduced trailer cube capacity due to the large packaging requirements of its product line. The customer wanted to increase cube capacity to reduce freight expenses.

Yusen Logistics Introduces Customs Clearance in Russian Federation

August 31, 2015

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics Russia has become a federal customs license holder within the Russian Federation, allowing it to introduce a portfolio of customs-clearance services in Russia.

Software Architecture Can Be as Important as Functionality

August 28, 2015

FORTE

Reducing Cycle Time & Increasing Quality

August 28, 2015

Challenge: The shrimp factory we worked with was inefficient in getting shrimp from boat to freezer. There was also inaccuracy in packaging and overall quality.

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.