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Unisource Worldwide, xpedx Reach Merger Agreement

February 6, 2014

Unisource Worldwide Inc.

Unisource Worldwide Inc. and xpedx have agreed to merge, forming a new publicly traded company.

Where Do All Those Old Ships Go to Die? Many to Substandard Beaching Facilities.

February 6, 2014

Maritime Executive

NGO Shipbreaking Platform, a global coalition of organizations seeking to prevent dirty and dangerous shipbreaking practices worldwide, has published the complete list of ships that were dismantled around in the world in 2013. Of the 1213 large ocean-going vessels that were scrapped in 2013, 645 were sold to substandard beaching facilities in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, says the group. Approximately 40 per cent of these ships were EU-owned.

Coregistics Opens Packaging Facility in Cleveland

February 5, 2014

Coregistics

Coregistics, a supply-chain services provider with a focus on packaging, has opened a facility in Cleveland, Ohio.

Integrated Demand Planning at VF Corp.

February 5, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

An integrated setting for managing demand, supply and inventory involves working with people as much as with technology and information, says Todd Gallant of VF Corp. He explains how the Timberland division of VF is improving collaboration and communication among its associates up and down the supply chain.

CargoWise Partners with DPS Logistics in Latin America

February 4, 2014

CargoWise

CargoWise, a vendor of logistics technology applications, is partnering with DPS Logistics, a Panama-based consultancy.

State of Flux Technologies Enables Collaborative Supplier Innovation

February 4, 2014

State of Flux Technologies

State of Flux Technologies, provider of a Supply Management Platform, has launched a new supplier innovation module.

Strategies for 'Intelligent' Supply-Chain Execution

February 3, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Fab Brasca, vice president of global logistics with JDA Software Group, demonstrates how companies can get the best out of their warehouse and transportation systems. He also discusses the concept of "intelligent' transportation planning.

Kane Is Able Opens D.C. in Southern California

January 31, 2014

Kane is Able

Kane Is Able, a third-party logistics provider, has opened a new distribution center in Rialto, California.

New Product Forecasting at Campbell Soup

January 31, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Campbell Soup is expert at understanding buying patterns and demand signals for its traditional category, but as it expands into new categories with different types of products the company is having to adapt its forecasting methods. Allyson Hatfield, senior demand planner, discusses these challenges.

Bird Flu Might Once Again Take a Bite Out of KFC's China Profits

January 31, 2014

Business Week

Just as KFC's China sales began to improve, the spread of bird flu is once again threatening the chicken restaurant's recovery, this time ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday, typically a busy period for the chain. The New Year begins on Friday, Jan. 31.