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Damco Develops Cambodian Freight Operation

May 1, 2013

Damco has opened a second CFS warehouse facility in Cambodia, in a bid to further enhance and support its customers' growth in Cambodia's emerging markets.

DHL Constructs Logistics Center for Tom Tailor Group

May 1, 2013

Webwire

DHL Supply Chain is constructing a state-of-the-art logistics center for the Tom Tailor Group in Hamburg. The two companies have been working together successfully since 2008 and are now looking to consolidate the partnership in the longer term.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Existing Distribution Operations - Using Maps and Metrics to Focus Your Analysis

April 30, 2013

When evaluating the performance effectiveness of current DC processes and procedures, it is critical to maintain a positive atmosphere.

UPS to Acquire Hungarian Pharmaceutical Logistics Company

April 30, 2013

UPS

UPS has announced its intention to acquire Cemelog Zrt, a pharmaceutical logistics company based in Hungary.

Evolution of the Retail Consumer and How Supply Chains Must Adapt

April 30, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Consumers today want the ability to purchase and return products via any channel, at any time, at the best price. To meet those expectations, companies that traditionally have had disparate fulfillment models must now merge both the informational and operational aspects of those models into one, says Todd Peters, CEO and vice chairman of GENCO.

The Urge to Merge Domestic and International Transportation Ops

April 29, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

The many operational differences between domestic and international transportation has historically meant separate and distinct management of these two sectors. Research shows that today's shippers, however, believe there are efficiencies to be gained by managing both domains on a single platform.

Trends Impacting Retail Logistics in 2013

April 26, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

The rapid growth of e-commerce and, in some cases, declining store sales raise difficult questions for retailers around whether and how to integrate their various distribution channels, says Andrew Breckenridge, executive vice president of Fortna. He outlines key issues influencing these decisions and identifies other retail trends to watch in the coming year.

Cognex Launches Update of Track & Trace App for Pharma

April 25, 2013

Cognex Corp.

Cognex Corp. has developed a new version of In-Sight Track & Trace, the company's identification and data-verification software for healthcare product serialization.

Should Your Transportation Strategy Include a Regional Parcel Carrier?

April 25, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Regional parcel carriers can fill an important market niche for many shippers, says Mark Magill, director of business development at OnTrac. By specializing in next-day deliveries within specific and often large geographic regions, these carriers can offer greater flexibility, faster transit and lower rates, he says.

North America's 50 Most Successful 3PLs

April 24, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Whatever logistics services you need, our list of 50 providers based in North America can provide Class-A operations for you - anywhere in the world.

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.