Pharmaceutical/Biotech

King Solutions Launches Truck Freight Management System

November 4, 2015

King Solutions has developed MyGameChanger, a cloud-based freight management system for truckload and less-than-truckload transportation data.

Automakers in European Union to Face Tougher Emissions Tests for Diesel Vehicles

November 4, 2015

Environmental Leader

Following the Volkswagen emissions scandal, EU member states have agreed to use tests that more closely mirror real road conditions to measure diesel cars' emissions.

Most Costs to Operate Ocean Vessels Expected to Rise Through 2016, Consultancy Say

November 4, 2015

Maritime Executive

Vessel operating costs are expected to rise in both 2015 and 2016, according to the latest survey by international accountant and shipping consultant Moore Stephens. Crew wages, repairs and maintenance, and drydocking are the cost categories likely to increase most significantly over that period.

Cold Chain Distribution 2015: SMi releases exclusive interviews with World Courier, Sanofi Genzyme and American Airlines Cargo

November 3, 2015

Modest Profit Growth Predicted for European Road Freight Market

November 3, 2015

Transport Intelligence

The European road freight market grew by 2.9 percent in 2014, but markets there have distinctly different dynamics in both supply and demand, which means no single, cohesive European road freight market exists.

European Demand for Liquefied Natural Gas Won't Pump Up Shipping Freight Rates, Study Says

November 3, 2015

Drewry

LNG shipping freight rates continue to be under pressure from weak Asian demand and a growing fleet. Shipowners are now pinning hopes on a revival in European demand. However, European LNG demand growth will not be sufficient to raise freight rates, according to the newly launched LNG Forecaster report published by global shipping consultancy Drewry.

Cylinder Manufacturer Says RFID Helps Control Parts' Maintenance

November 2, 2015

RFID Journal

Milwaukee Cylinder, a manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic tie rod cylinders, has begun selling a radio frequency identification function for its products to help users manage each cylinder's maintenance schedule.

McKesson Uses Big Data Analytics to Improve Patient Treatments, Business Outcomes

November 2, 2015

Wall Street Journal

Big-data analytics is a huge area for drug distributor McKesson Corp., says Kathy McElligott, the company's chief information officer.

Breaking Through to Performance-Driven Sustainable Procurement

November 2, 2015

Pierre-Francois Thaler, Co-CEO, EcoVadis

The typical procurement organization invests heavily in supplier compliance but rarely reaps the value rewards. Compliance can often feel like a revolving door, with procurement teams evaluating the same risks and under-performing suppliers over and over again and never identifying the root causes or making real progress toward sustainability. Eventually, after a multi-year investment into a responsible sourcing program, procurement finds itself past the point of diminishing returns.

Walmart Seeks Government OK to Begin Using Drones in Home Deliveries, Warehouse Monitoring

October 30, 2015

FierceRetail

Walmart has been privately testing drones inside facilities and is now seeking permission from federal regulators to test them outdoors for various uses, including home delivery.

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