Logistics Outsourcing

A Life in Supply Chain: Joe Andraski

April 4, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Every business has its rock stars. In the world of supply chain, you might call Joseph C. Andraski the lead singer.

Accellos Issues New Version of WMS for 3PLs

April 3, 2014

Accellos Inc.

Accellos Inc., a vendor of supply-chain execution software, has released version 4.0 of AccellosOne Enterprise 3PL.

Logistics Hub Construction in Oman to Commence

April 3, 2014

Oman Observer

Construction on the South Batinah Logistics Hub, a strategic initiative of the Omani government to kick-start the growth of a logistics-based economic sector in the Sultanate, will be launched this year. Covering 9,000 hectares, the hub will incorporate Oman’s first ever inland port as well as dedicated zones earmarked for multimodal connectivity, light industries, value-adding activities, commercial services, warehousing and logistics, urban and residential developments, hotels and convention centres, and leisure areas.

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

April 2, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

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

SAP to Acquire Workforce-Management Vendor Fieldglass

April 2, 2014

SAP AG

SAP AG has disclosed plans to acquire Fieldglass, a vendor of software for contingent labor management.

Associated Allied Acquires Peach State Integrated Technologies

April 2, 2014

Associated Allied

Associated Allied has completed its acquisition of Peach State Integrated Technologies Inc.

Beleaguered World Airways Calls Its Quits After 66 Years

April 2, 2014

Air Cargo World

World Airways has announced that the company operated its last flight on March 26.

How Neiman Marcus Built a New East Coast D.C.

April 2, 2014

Steve Johnson, Principal, Johnson Stephens Consulting, Inc.

RFID Thread Woven Into Products Is Designed to Stop Theft, Counterfeiting

April 1, 2014

RFID Journal

Several industrial linen companies in the United Kingdom and France are testing a new RFID tag that is literally woven into a textile or fabric product, which could hamper counterfeiters and thieves.

Fleet Managers Must Balance Regulation, Costs and Customer Demands

March 31, 2014

Food Logistics

Today's fleet managers are confronted with multiple challenges, from ongoing driver shortages to complex and oftentimes restrictive state and federal regulations, and that's just for starters. Add to that the specific concerns of food shippers, and the picture becomes even more complicated.

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.