Pharmaceutical/Biotech

Econocaribe Rebrands as ECU Worldwide

May 16, 2016

Econocaribe, a non-vessel operating common carrier operating in the U.S., has changed its name to ECU Worldwide.

Demand for Natural Gas to Soar as Commitments to Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions Grow

May 16, 2016

On Dec. 12, 2015, at the United Nations' 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) in Paris, negotiators from nearly 200 countries signed an ambitious agreement aimed at stemming global warming.

The Dawn of the Age of the 3D Printer

May 16, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It makes sense that a running shoe would stand for an increase in the speed with which manufacturers can "print" products on demand.

While Lower Than Last Year, Imports Still 'Some of the Highest Ever Seen'

May 12, 2016

NRF

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to be at some of its highest levels ever during the next few months despite a fall-off from last year's record-setting numbers, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

Some Maritime Shippers Urge Industry to Set Emissions Goals Before Governments Step In

May 11, 2016

Maritime Executive

Disagreement among nations means no carbon emissions targets have been set for international shipping, but voices from within the industry are calling for global curbs to be set soon, before countries or regional blocs take matters into their own hands.

Checkpoint Systems Expands RFID Labels for Health & Beauty

May 9, 2016

Checkpoint Systems, Inc.

Checkpoint Systems, Inc. has expanded its portfolio of radio frequency identification (RFID) labels for health and beauty products, with release of its Compass RFID label for inventory management.

Data, Analytics Programs Often Fail for Lack of Leadership Support

May 6, 2016

McKinsey

In a new survey, executives say senior-leader involvement and the right organizational structure are critical factors in how successful a company's analytics efforts are, even more important than its technical capabilities or tools.

RFID Helps Workers, Customers Find Fashions at Factory Outlet

May 5, 2016

RFID Journal

Diffusione Tessile, the factory outlet division of fashion retailer Max Mara Group, is employing an RFID-based real-time location system to reduce lines at its service counter and ensure that customers can find the products they seek.

As Its Top Drug Loses Patent Protection, Astra-Zeneca Revamps Supply Chain

May 5, 2016

FiercePharma

AstraZeneca's leadership gets ready to set out on a $1.5bn cost-cutting effort, the London pharma's manufacturing operations are in the cross-hairs.

Shift From Airfreight to Seafreight in Perishables Shipping Said to Be Exaggerated

May 4, 2016

Air Cargo World

Isn't modal shift toward the ocean, using "hibernation technology" inside sea containers, supposed to be the scourge of the perishable air cargo industry?

Pharmaceutical/Biotech

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Learn how pharmaceutical and biotech companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.