CaroTrans International, a non-vessel operating common carrier and ocean freight consolidator, has launched a weekly less-than-containerload export service from Le Havre, France to Houston.
Many past decisions to offshore manufacturing were based on price alone. Today, manufacturers are looking at more than just price when considering sourcing decisions and production locations.
"Plan for every part" is a key concept that's helping companies do a better job of forecasting. Aaron Simms, vice president of global customer service operations with Molex, is joined by Jonathon Karelse, partner with NorthFind Partners, to discuss how Molex applies the fundamentals of PFEP to its demand-planning function.
Descartes Systems Group, a provider of information systems technology for logistics, has acquired Computer Management USA, a U.S.-based specialist in security filing and air-cargo management services for airlines and their partners.
Carrier Transicold has launched its CareMAX program. The offering creates protocols to help the company's 400-plus container service centers manage refrigerants and related suppliers.
Healthcare providers are playing catch-up, but they're beginning to incorporate operations forecasts in their supply chains, says Marie Fournier, director of marketing and business development with Tecsys.