Transportation Management

Companies are rushing to take advantage of low-cost country sourcing, but the right processes and technology must be in place before expected savings can be realized.

Whatever You Call It, Just Don't Think of Last-Mile Logistics, Last

December 1, 2005

Russell W. Goodman, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Few things represent the "face" of a company more than that transportation portion of the supply chain often called last-mile logistics. It's unfortunate, then, that so many companies seem to treat it as an afterthought. That may be changing.

Best-Practice Companies Redefine the Basics Of Freight Management

November 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Capacity is stretched thin and costs for fuel and drivers are accelerating, and that's not likely to change in the near term. It's time that businesses become more strategic in their transportation decisions.

Furniture Maker Haworth Changed Its Thinking To Shrink Inbound Transportation Costs

November 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

A conversation with Jeff Miller, purchasing manager for Haworth Inc., an office furniture manufacturer based in Holland, Mich.

Transportation Management

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding transportation management systems (TMS) and their impact on supply chain management. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and transportation management is critical in the overall supply chain. New technologies are optimizing productivity, increasing efficiency and cutting costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply chain operations through their strategic use of transportation management systems and software.