Logistics Outsourcing

Green Beer: Anheuser-Busch In-Bev Taps Into Sustainability

March 14, 2014

Anheuser-Busch InBev has laid out a five-year path to sustainability.

Aramex Debuts Cold Supply Chain Solutions

March 13, 2014

Aramex has launched a new cold supply chain service, available across all its MENA markets. Biocare, a solution for the healthcare sector, is designed to provide an end-to-end temperature-controlled delivery solution to move clinical specimens and medical samples domestically and globally for laboratories, hospitals and pharmaceutical companies.

Jobs Available in Supply Chain Management, Logistics

March 12, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

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

Standards for Sustainability: An Update

March 11, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Richard Bank, director of the Sustainable Supply Chain Foundation, supplies an update on the organization's efforts to instill voluntary standards for sustainability in the warehouse, as well as other logistics processes.

What Is Driving the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Supply Chain?

March 11, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: If 2012 was the year of climbing the emerging market mountain, then 2013 was the cliff. Not just for patents, but also in succeeding across multiple global markets. Quality issues, bad business practices, failure to integrate acquisitions, these were all common threads. Reputable players stumbled. Lesson learned: focusing on core business is the key to success. Many smaller non-core acquisitions such as animal health, devices, and OTC products will continue to spin off. Emerging and core markets will focus on profitability and smart growth, not just volume. - Brian Hudock, Partner, Tompkins International

Push to Move Freight onto Trains and Off the Road

March 11, 2014

Washington Post

President Obama announced an initiative to improve the fuel efficiency of trucks. That's a lofty goal, but here's an even better idea: Let's make an effort to move more freight by rail and less by road. Trains are far more energy-efficient than trucks "” and they always will be.

Dell Embraces Vested Outsourcing

March 10, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Dell Inc. looks to the emerging concept of vested outsourcing, in a partnership with Genco, to improve the high-tech giant's global supply chain and level of customer service. Dell executive director Robert McIntosh shares the details.

Seko Inks Joint Venture With Secans Global for Store Development

March 7, 2014

Seko Logistics

Seko Logistics has forged a new partnership with Secans Global, a vendor of services for global retail expansion.

Africa Import-Export Shipment Reliability Predicted to Deteriorate, Study Finds

March 7, 2014

Portoverview.com

Following nearly 2,000 incident updates in 16 months, Portoverview.com's Africa's editor, Victor Shieh told attendees at the recent Cool Logistics Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, that shipping on the continent is likely to get worse before it begins to see improvements.

Handheld Group Develops New Rugged Computer for Mobile Workers

March 6, 2014

Handheld Group

Handheld Group, a manufacturer of rugged mobile computers and smartphones, has launched a new rugged handheld, the Nautiz X4.

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.