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CEVA Logistics Expands LCL Distribution Network in Midwest

August 24, 2012

CEVA Logistics

CEVA Logistics has expanded its less-than-containerload (LCL) ocean freight services into the U.S. Midwest.

RedPrairie Acquires Vendor of Mobile Workforce Management Technology

August 22, 2012

RedPrairie Corp.

RedPrairie Corp. has acquired Vortex Connect, a vendor of mobile workforce management technology.

CaseStack Expands Consolidation Operations for Wal-Mart Stores

August 21, 2012

CaseStack Inc.

Officials at CaseStack, Inc. says its facility in Scranton, Pa., has expanded its Wal-Mart Stores consolidation program to include all 42 of the retailer's regional distribution centers.

Newgistics Acquires Colorado-Based AtLast Fulfillment

August 17, 2012

Newgistics Inc.

Newgistics Inc., a vendor of small-parcel delivery, returns-management and freight-shipping services, has acquired AtLast Fulfillment, a Colorado-based provider of fulfillment and warehousing services.

How J&J Is Introducing 'Lean' into the Supply Chain

August 16, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

After demonstrating significant success with lean manufacturing, Johnson & Johnson decided to apply lean principles for reducing waste to its supply chain.

LeanCor's Supply Chain Group Expands to the Chinese Market

August 15, 2012

LeanCor

The Supply Chain Group of third-party logistics provider LeanCor is expanding operations to the Chinese market. The unit will launch logistics services, training and education efforts to support the logistics, infrastructure and academic needs of Chinese and American companies.

Accenture Acquires Octagon Research Solutions, Life Sciences Specialist

August 14, 2012

Accenture

The business consultancy Accenture has agreed to acquire Octagon Research Solutions Inc., a provider of clinical and regulatory information-management services and software to the pharmaceutical industry.

DHL Opens Automotive Competence Center in Brazil

August 10, 2012

DHL

DHL Global Forwarding has opened an Automotive Competence Center in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Acsis Updates Apps for Tracking, Automated Data Collection

August 9, 2012

Acsis, Inc.

Acsis Inc. has released new versions of its applications for product tracking, automated data collection and task management.

The World of Emergency Response Logistics

August 7, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Erica Bash, general counsel and director of Dawson Logistics, discusses the fundamentals of emergency response logistics, and what it takes to strike the ideal balance between cost and service.

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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.