Logistics Outsourcing

Ocean Carriers Search for Best Emission Reduction Technology

June 3, 2014

In a recent decision affecting ocean freight operators, the International Maritime Organization's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) adopted amendments to the MARPOL Convention to set a date for the implementation of "Tier III" standards within emission control areas (ECAs) and to make the IMO Member State Audit Scheme mandatory.

Target Shows Importance of Inventory Management in Retail

June 2, 2014

Supply Chain Digital

Last year Target opened 124 stores across Canada, with disastrous consequences that are only just starting to be felt financially. Items were coming into the distribution centres sporadically and then piling up in storage, partly due to the barcodes not corresponding with the warehouse management system.

Three Issues Driving Warehouse Change

May 30, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The speed of change, sustainability and customization are three issues currently impacting the supply chain, says Dan Whitnable, director of business development at Hilmot Corp. He explains what these trends mean for the warehousing sector and its customers.

Lufthansa Converts to Fuel-Saving Containers

May 29, 2014

Air Cargo World

All of the LD3 containers used by Lufthansa Cargo are now the lightweight versions. The LD3 standard containers produced using lighter composite materials are helping to reduce fuel consumption and emissions at the airline.

Climate Change and the Impact on Supply Chains

May 29, 2014

E&T

As extreme weather impacts global supply chains, industries must keep resources moving. Be it the flow of goods, electricity, communications or oil and gas, today's governments, global manufacturers, aid relief organizations and insurance firms are worried sick over supply chain disruptions. And it's easy to see why.

DAT's Carrier-Onboarding Tool Integrates With Aljex Software

May 28, 2014

Aljex Software

DAT Solution's carrier-onboarding application, DAT Onboarding, has been integrated with Aljex Software, a vendor of operations software for brokers, carriers and third-party logistics providers.

Are Retailers Ready for the Recovery?

May 28, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Rich Thompson, managing director with Jones Lang LaSalle, wonders whether retailers are prepared to satisfy the growth in demand that comes with a recovering economy and rising freight rates.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

May 28, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

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

Is There Really an Integrated Asia-Pacific Supply Chain?

May 28, 2014

Manufacturing.net

Supply chains in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region pose a unique set of challenges for the organizations that rely upon them. With a land mass four times the size of Europe, transportation and distribution issues are complex and challenging. The region's diversity, in terms of regulations and political climate, as well as its sheer size makes it difficult to think of an integrated Asia-Pacific supply chain.

Swisslog Healthcare Launches Nexus System-Control App

May 27, 2014

Swisslog Healthcare Solutions

Swisslog Healthcare Solutions, a provider of systems for hospital automation, has launched the Nexus System Control Software for TransLogic Pneumatic Tube Systems (PTS).

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.