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Universal uses multi-modes to provide hybrid solutions for its customers

September 11, 2013

Challenge: The client desired a multi-modal approach which would allow inventories to flow plant-to-plant faster than current rail mode while maintaining inventory and production levels. The challenge was a combination of truck capacity in a local marketplace as well as a "truck-rail-truck" approach due to significant levels of inventory moving to the Texas Marketplace.

Confidently Committing to a Distribution Center Design

September 5, 2013

Commonealth Supply Chain Advisors

24x7 Global Parts Support for Mission-Critical Medical Equipment Uptime

September 4, 2013

Challenge: Patient care is the utmost priority for our client providing sophisticated radiation therapy and radiosurgery tools and treatment systems in over 5,000 hospitals globally. Mission-critical service parts must be available with little advance warning. A decentralized approach created serious service disruptions and inconsistencies requiring global continuity.

Supporting Around the Clock Digital Document Management Systems Availability

September 4, 2013

Challenge: Serving Fortune 50 to 500 companies in industries such as finance, publishing, and legal, this international provider of digital document management technology and services is known for its reliability of 24/7 printing, sorting, and binding of documents, billing transactions and other material critical for business operations.

CEVA Opens New Logistics Center in Singapore

September 4, 2013

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has commenced operations at a new logistics center in Singapore.

Epicor Unveils New Version of Vista for Automotive Aftermarket

September 3, 2013

Epicor Software Corp.

Epicor Software Corp. has developed version 6 of Epicor Vista for the Automotive Aftermarket.

Hurricane Sandy Makes Port Jersey Logistics Hurry Up and Wait

September 2, 2013

Challenge: As hurricane season approaches, Port Jersey Logistics recalls a project impacted by Hurricane Sandy. By mid-2012, an Israel-based kosher foods exporter had outgrown its East Coast 3PL provider. Furthermore, its shipments would soon double during autumn's peak season. Transitioning several products to PJL was underway when, on October 29, the worst natural disaster in NJ history changed everything.

FedEx Offers Cold-Shipping Option for Healthcare Customers

August 30, 2013

FedEx Corp.

FedEx Corp. is offering a cold-shipping packaging option for shippers that require a refrigerated environment of 2-8 degrees Celsius to be maintained for up to 96 hours.

Mercedes-Benz Adds Fuel Cell Investment to New $70m Logistics Center

August 30, 2013

Hybrid Cars

Mercedes-Benz has been saying for some time now the fuel cell vehicles are coming, and while eyes are on that potential a few years hence, the company is actually investing heavily now in fuel cells for more ordinary purposes in its own logistics operations.

Choosing a 3PL for Food Distribution: 5 Critical Areas to Evaluate

August 30, 2013

Weber Logistics

To find the right partner, make sure you ask the right questions.

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.