Logistics Outsourcing

The Role of the Cloud in Transportation Apps

December 5, 2014

Jay Douglass, Sales Director, Eyefreight

The Brave New World of the Cloud

December 5, 2014

Mike Joseph, Director of Business Development, LeanLogistics

Report From SCOPE Fall 2014

December 5, 2014

Toby Harris, Group Conference Director, Quartz Events

Yusen Logistics Adds Warehouse in Vietnam

December 4, 2014

Yusen Logistics

Yusen Logistics (Vietnam) Co. Ltd. is continuing its expansion in Vietnam with the addition of a new warehouse in Hai Phong City in the northern part of the country.

With Advances in Artificial Intelligence, Is Anyone's Job Safe From Robot Replacement?

December 4, 2014

CFO

From self-driving cars, to intelligent assistants on smart phones, to IBM's Watson beating humans at Jeopardy, to potentially autonomous military weapons, the effects of increasingly sophisticated automation are undeniable. With leading companies like Google spending millions to acquire artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics start-ups, financial markets are also betting that AI will become a bigger part of our lives and society.

IMO Rules That Loaded Ocean Containers or Their Contents Must Be Weighed Before Placement on Vessels

December 4, 2014

Maritime Executive

The International Maritime Organization has decided to make it mandatory to weigh loaded containers before they are transported by sea. The initiative is designed to enhance safety and prevent pollution of the marine environment.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

December 3, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

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

Agreement to Open U.S.-Mexico Air Cargo Market Much Wider

December 3, 2014

Air Cargo World

An agreement between Mexico and the United States, scheduled to become effective by Jan. 1, 2016, would remove all limits on the number of airlines that can provide passenger or cargo service between destinations in both countries. If enacted, the new policy would allow new carriers to enter the market, while carriers already in the market would have the freedom to fly to new cities.

Honeywell Unveils Two Devices for Distribution Operations

December 2, 2014

Honeywell

Honeywell has developed two new products for supporting operations in the warehouse and distribution center.

Inmar Acquires Company Specializing in Pharmaceutical Returns, Recalls

December 2, 2014

Inmar

Inmar, a company that operates collaborative commerce networks, announced its acquisition of Fremont, Calif.-based EXP Pharmaceutical Services Corp., whose core business of pharmaceutical returns and recalls aligns well with Inmar's healthcare service offerings.

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.