Logistics Outsourcing

When Implementing Global TMS, the World Isn't So Small, After All

February 11, 2014

Moving a box from A to B is much the same in any country, but paperwork, processes, terminology and regulations vary greatly, presenting a barrier to global TMS rollouts. Elie Hiller of Transwide discusses ways to meet this challenge.

Planning a Successful Global High-Tech Product Launch: Part 1

February 11, 2014

Brandon Johnson, High-Tech Segment Manager, UPS

Product lifecycle management and line extensions are vital to companies operating in the high-tech industry, perhaps more so than any other industry. However, while many high-tech executives believe they are industry experts in regards to product innovation, confidence wanes in their ability to manage other parts of the product lifecycle, particularly when it comes to managing global product launches.

Providers of Supply Chain Services Know Value of Innovation

February 11, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: Service providers are blending services across consulting, technology and outsourcing to deliver ongoing operational capabilities to supply chain organizations. Bundling multiple services for a client is not unusual or new. For at least the past five years, providers with multiple service lines have been presenting bundled services to clients. - Michael Dominy, Research Director, Gartner

Packing Lean: Contract Packaging Projects Hitting Continuous Improvement Targets

February 10, 2014

Challenge: A global healthcare company sought to improve packaging and display operations and increase utilization of equipment. The operation was housed in a 140,000 sq.-ft. facility, and suffered from frequent bottlenecks and minimal visibility to productivity reports.

C.H. Robinson Opens Office in Innsbruck, Austria

February 6, 2014

C.H. Robinson

C.H. Robinson has opened an office in Innsbruck, Austria

Unisource Worldwide, xpedx Reach Merger Agreement

February 6, 2014

Unisource Worldwide Inc.

Unisource Worldwide Inc. and xpedx have agreed to merge, forming a new publicly traded company.

Coregistics Opens Packaging Facility in Cleveland

February 5, 2014

Coregistics

Coregistics, a supply-chain services provider with a focus on packaging, has opened a facility in Cleveland, Ohio.

TZA Adds Manufacturing Module to Labor-Management App

February 5, 2014

TZA

TZA, a consultancy specializing in labor-performance applications, has added a manufacturing module to its cloud-based ProTrack Labor Management Software.

Integrated Demand Planning at VF Corp.

February 5, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

An integrated setting for managing demand, supply and inventory involves working with people as much as with technology and information, says Todd Gallant of VF Corp. He explains how the Timberland division of VF is improving collaboration and communication among its associates up and down the supply chain.

CargoWise Partners with DPS Logistics in Latin America

February 4, 2014

CargoWise

CargoWise, a vendor of logistics technology applications, is partnering with DPS Logistics, a Panama-based consultancy.

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.