Logistics Outsourcing

Companies Strive Towards Clean Fuel Option in Qatar

January 23, 2014

Three Qatar companies, Nakilat, Qatargas and RasGas Company, are joining forces to convert a Q-Max vessel as a pilot project making it capable of running on LNG and reducing the ship's exhaust gas and greenhouse gas emissions.

How the Reality of Omni-Channel is Changing Transportation

January 23, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

A world where consumers want the freedom to shop and buy through a variety of channels while receiving the same brand experience and rapid, no-cost delivery, challenges retailers and logistics providers to come up with new and cost-effective solutions.

Efficient Supply Chains May Result from 'Sourcing Hub'

January 23, 2014

Phys.org

Firms can manage their sourcing better by developing relationships not only with their suppliers but with their suppliers' suppliers, according to two papers co-written by a University of Illinois supply chain management expert.

Dissecting Demand Planning

January 23, 2014

Omar Campbell, Director of Marketing Operations - US and Canada, Tupperware

Big Data Analytics: The Supply Chain Potential

January 23, 2014

Raj Devarajan, VP- Enterprise Analytics, Symphony Analytics

Assessing and Managing Risk in Global Supply Chains

January 22, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Many companies are looking beyond China to less developed nations for sourcing, says Mark Michaels, chief commercial officer at Damco. Michaels discusses supply chain risks around the expansion into less developed areas and the pressure on providers to deliver service comparable to that in mature markets.

Major Trends Impacting Supply Chains for the Next 3 to 5 Years

January 22, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Surveys conducted by McKinsey and Company indicate that supply chain management is becoming a higher priority in boardrooms at the same time the job is becoming more challenging and complex. McKinsey Principal Yogesh Malik identifies issues for supply chain managers to address now and trends to watch.

Supply Chain Complexity Can Result in Fraud, Study Finds

January 22, 2014

World Fishing

Last year's horse meat scandal in the UK illustrated the ease with which criminals could target the food industry and make huge profits as they did so.

China Merchants Group Focuses on Investing in Mainland's Logistics Sector

January 22, 2014

South China Morning Post

China Merchants Group will take advantage of merger and acquisition opportunities in the mainland's fragmented logistics and infrastructure sector as local governments deleverage, said the company's chairman, Fu Yuning.

Sensing and Shaping Future Demand

January 22, 2014

Charles Chase, Chief Industry Consultant, SAS Institute

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.