Pharmaceutical/Biotech

Low Prices Undercut Margins of Commodity Producers, Negatively Affect Supply Chains, Report Finds

January 27, 2016

Low profitability has undermined commodity producers and brings high risks to the supply chain, according to IHS Inc.

BioPharma Asia Convention 2016

January 26, 2016

22 - 24 March 2016, Suntec International Convention & Exhibition Centre Contact: Lydia Sebastian Tel: +65 6322 2750 Email: Lydia.sebastian@terrapinn.com

U.S. Trucking Industry Sees Trailer Sales Hit Record High in 2015

January 26, 2016

ACT Research

Although orders were slower in December, 2015 was the trailer industry's best shipment year in history, just edging out the previous record set in 1999, according to the most recent State of the Industry: U.S. Trailers published by ACT Research Co.

Macy's Credits RFID With Reducing $1Bn of Inventory in Omnichannel Initiative

January 26, 2016

Fierce Retail

Macy's is turning to RFID to support omnichannel initiatives, specifically its "Pick to the Last Unit" (P2LU) program. The retailer will use Tyco Retail Solutions' inventory visibility platform to access its full inventory throughout its entire store base.

IDV Solutions Launches Alert Tool for Visual Command Center

January 25, 2016

IDV Solutions LLC

IDV Solutions LLC has launched an extension with the Sigma Group's ActivistMap.com that will help command centers to act more quickly in the event of political violence or acts of terrorism that threaten employees, the supply chain or operations.

As Diesel Price Drops, Truckload Spot Rates Also Tumble

January 22, 2016

DAT

After spiking to start the year, load-to-truck ratios and truckload rates on the spot market slid downward during the week ending Jan. 16, according to DAT Solutions, which operates the DAT network of load boards.

Registration Now Open for the 10th annual Clinical Trial Logistics Conference and Exhibition

January 21, 2016

SMi Group reports (2016.01.20 - London, UK): Registration is now live for the 10th annual Clinical Trial Logistics Conference and Exhibition on 23-24 May at the Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London, UK

Job Losses, Labor Strife on Rise in China

January 20, 2016

Bloomberg

While most of the world has fixated on the plunging Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges and Beijing's missteps managing the currency, China's labor market has become increasingly fragile. As wage arrears and layoffs grow, unrest in factories and on construction sites is spreading.

Make cold chain & temperature controlled logistics your domain

January 19, 2016

Kuehne & Nagel Unveil Singapore Logistics Hub

January 19, 2016

Kuehne & Nagel

Kuehne & Nagel, the global logistics services provider, has unveiled its new Singapore Logistics Hub.

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