Logistics

Happily Ever After: Automakers Bolster Brand Loyalty Through Better Supply Chain

September 1, 2005

The aftermarket parts sector has long taken a back seat to the manufacturing side. But that's beginning to change, as companies realize the importance of parts to the bottom line.

Finland's UPM Cuts Through a Forest of Information Systems

September 1, 2005

Rapid growth leaves the global giant with a tangle of incompatible business processes. The solution: a company-wide program to centralize and standardize.

Logistics Inside China: The Next Big Supply Chain Challenge

September 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The opportunities and challenges for serving China's domestic market are enormous. The secrets to success are a reliable supply chain with trusted partners and reliable 3PLs that can navigate China's immature infrastructure and complex regulatory environment.

Logistics Plays Key Role In Success of New Product Introductions

August 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

New product introductions are dramatically increasing, but the important role of logistics in the success of product launches still is often overlooked.

Mid-Market 3PLs, Offering Many Services, Are On the Rise

August 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The mid-market third-party logistics providers are on a tear, but consolidation and competition are creating market turmoil that will not go away.

10 Speedbumps To Global Supply Chain Velocity-And 10 Solutions

August 1, 2005

The shift of manufacturing to China and elsewhere is lengthening supply lines and complicating the job of logistics managers. Here are some of the major problems that result-and some proposed cures.

To Gain Competitive Advantage, 3PLs Tackle the Challenge of IT

July 1, 2005

Logistics service providers are split on the question of whether to buy software off the shelf, or build it internally. To be competitive, they should decide quickly-and dump their outmoded equipment.

3rdwave Puts Virtual Inventory Visibility on the Table for Atalanta

July 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Deere Harvests $1bn in Inventory Savings with SmartOps MIPO

July 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Vastera Drives Trade Compliance for International Truck and Engine

July 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before through logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during local and global shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As transportation and distribution services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics and cargo solutions to power their supply chains.