Champ Cargosystems, a provider of integrated air-cargo services, has launched an airfreight community platform. Dubbed CargoUpdate, the tool was designed to enhance communications between airlines and freight forwarders.
Distribution center design has always been a key aspect of supply-chain management. Now it's becoming a "science." Russ Meller, vice president of research and development with Fortna, explains what that means.
Dematic, a supplier of logistics systems for factories, warehouses and distribution centers, has introduced an order-fulfillment tool for piece-picking applications.
Data warehousing is ready for the cloud, say Tom French, founder and chief executive officer, and Sam Smith, client technology solutions, with Supply Chain Coach. They show how the technology can aid in the use of analytics for maintaining a multi-client, multi-year data warehouse.
Saudi Airlines Cargo is increasing belly capacity on new international routes, with the commencement of passenger flights from Manchester, U.K. to Los Angeles by Saudia Arabian Airlines.
The Defense Logistics Agency partners with LMI in a unique effort to get a handle on those difficult items with high demand variability. A finalist in the 2013 Supply Chain Innovation Award competition of CSCMP and SupplyChainBrain.