Food & Beverage

Survey Finds Need for New Approach to Improving, Measuring Automotive Quality

September 20, 2012

The methods for measuring quality in the automotive industry are outdated and in need of replacement, according to a study detailed by AIAG, a not-for-profit organization that works with global manufacturing companies and service providers to help them operate at peak performance.

As Battles Over Pipelines Continue, Rail Moves Great Volumes of Canadian Oil

September 20, 2012

Globe and Mail

Canada's oil patch is quietly sending large new volumes of oil on rail cars, even as it fights to overcome mounting opposition to plans for new pipelines to the U.S. Gulf Coast and Canada's West Coast.

Is Port-Based Ballast Water Treatment Just A Dream?

September 20, 2012

The Maritime Executive

Despite pending regulations, most shipowners have refused to commit to an onboard ballast water treatment system. Yet port-based treatment has the potential to be a temporary or even permanent solution.

Delivering solutions that energize business

September 20, 2012

Challenge: Headquartered in Spain, our client is a global leader in the design, manufacture, distribution, and installation of products and services for renewable energy technology. When they needed a centralized fulfillment center and management system to optimize service and parts replacement in the Midwest, they called on Pilot's proven logistics expertise.

BI-LO, Winn-Dixie Implement Price Modeling, Optimization Solution

September 19, 2012

KSS Retail

BI-LO Holding, the Jacksonville, Fla.-based parent company of BI-LO and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, has extended its business relationship with KSS Retail. What began as an assignment with the BI-LO banner has now grown to include price modeling and optimization services for the Winn-Dixie banner.

Direct-to-Store Delivery solution helps leading beverage company reduce distribution costs

September 19, 2012

Challenge: This leading tea manufacturer initially purchased delivery trucks to handle the direct-to-store distribution (DSD) of their product. Faced with an unreliable fleet and rising distribution costs, the manufacturer struggled to deliver to more than 330 locations and meet the stringent service requirements of major grocery chains.

RFID Market Expected to See Robust Growth at Least Through 2017

September 18, 2012

ABI Research

The traditional uses of RFID for the identification of animals, people and within the automotive sector are continuing to grow and are projected to increase by $2.8bn from 2012 to 2017. However, ABI Research's new RFID Market Tracker found that modernizing RFID applications will grow twice as fast with annual revenues derived from these jumping by $4.5bn in the same timeframe.

Maine Retailer Boosts Visibility at Point of Sale, Improves Collaboration Among Its Stores

September 14, 2012

Junction Solutions

Renys, a regional chain of discount retail stores in Maine, has selected Junction Solutions to implement Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 and help launch its multichannel retail strategy, while automating manual processes and improving visibility and collaboration throughout its store locations.

Retail Container Imports to Increase 8.5 Percent in September; Strong Holiday Numbers Ahead?

September 13, 2012

National Retail Federation

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 8.5 percent in September compared with the same month last year, and strong increases are expected into the holiday season despite talk of a possible strike at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers Project Strong Second Half in 2012

September 13, 2012

Prime Advantage

Prime Advantage, a buying consortium for mid-sized manufacturers, announced the findings of its 10th semi-annual Group Outlook Survey, revealing financial projections and top concerns of its member companies for the second half of 2012. The majority of surveyed manufacturers report healthy revenue projections, strong hiring and capital spending plans. However, for a small portion of respondents these plans may see delays due to uncertainty about the results of the federal elections.