Logistics Outsourcing

Sato Print Engine Designed for Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Health and Beauty, Retail, Logistics Industries

November 3, 2014

SATO, which specializes in barcode printing, labeling and EPC/RFID solutions, has released the S84-ex and S86-ex print engines for case carton, pallet and individual product identification, and print and apply applications.

Freight Costs Drop Another 1 Percent in Canada

November 3, 2014

Nulogx

The total cost of ground transportation for Canadian shippers dropped by 0.97 percent in August when compared with July results, according to results published by the Canadian General Freight Index.

Are High Taxes Causing American Business to Sour on France?

November 3, 2014

The Economist

Competition for job-creating foreign direct investment (FDI) is brutal these days in the European Union. Although it used to be the world's biggest recipient of FDI, its global share has now fallen from almost 29 percent in 2011 to 17 percent in 2013, according to UNCTAD. With European investment subdued, banks reining in lending and economies struggling to grow, foreigners with fat wallets are more than usually needed. Even France has engaged this year in a charm offensive to lure them in. So a recent study suggesting that only 12 percent of American companies with operations in France rate it positively as an investment destination is ruffling feathers.

Old Dominion Opens Service Center in Memphis

October 31, 2014

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc.

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has opened a new 267-door service center in Memphis, Tenn.

FinancialForce.com Introduces Human Capital Management Tool

October 31, 2014

FinancialForce.com

FinancialForce.com, a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) provider on the Salesforce1 platform, has introduced Everyday HCM (Human Capital Management).

PakSense Releases New Cold-Chain Monitoring System

October 29, 2014

PakSense Inc.

PakSense Inc., a vendor of environmental monitoring systems, has launched AutoSense, a means of delivering cold-chain temperature data to smartphones.

C.H. Robinson to Manage Operations for Robinson Fresh

October 29, 2014

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. has begun operating out of a new facility in Corona, Calif., to support the services of Robinson Fresh.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

October 29, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

SupplyChainBrain and JobsInLogistics have joined forces in 2014 for the specialized purpose of:

Equipment Crunch, Labor Dispute Threaten On-time Deliveries to Retailers Eager for Holiday Season Items

October 29, 2014

Maritime Executive

A shortage of transportation equipment and possible labor disruptions at the Los Angeles/Long Beach port complex, the nation's busiest, is delaying shipping containers for up to three weeks, threatening timely delivery to retailers for the holiday season.

MD Logistics Boosts Biologic Storage in Reno, Nevada

October 28, 2014

MD Logistics

MD Logistics, a third-party logistics provider, is increasing the biologic storage capabilities of its facility in Reno, Nev.

Logistics Outsourcing

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics outsourcing and its 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 using third party logistics providers (3PLs). New technologies that provide information during shipments are transforming the way companies work with these providers - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As 3PL services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics outsourcing solutions to power their supply chains.