Automotive

China Beckons, But Houston Airports Search the World For New Cargo Business

June 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Sense-and-Respond: The Next Generation Of Supply Networks

June 1, 2005

Consultants, analysts and shippers don't necessarily define 'sense-and-respond' the same way, and their views on the need for greater technology investment may vary as well.

Top 25 Third-Party Logistics Providers: Bigger and Broader

May 1, 2005

Thomas A. Foster and Richard Armstrong

The world's largest logistics service providers expand their offerings and continue to enlarge their businesses through acquisitions, geographic expansion, and organic growth, as well as good old-fashioned price increases.

Philips Announces Major RFID Project in Its Semiconductor Division

April 1, 2005

Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

Supply-Chain Execution: Globalization Spurs New Ideas in Software, Services

April 1, 2005

Shippers today want more from their execution vendors, who are responding with systems that address outsourcing, security, data flow and new trade regulations.

Retailers Starting to Get It Right-at the Store Level

April 1, 2005

Kathleen Hickey

Retailers have been investing in supply chain technology for some time. Now they need to take it to the next level: the store. New technology advancements are making it possible for retailers to cut logistics costs significantly while dramatically improving customer service.

Leveraging the Value of Existing Supply-chain Solutions

April 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

IT budgets are increasing, but few of those dollars will make their way to the supply-chain arena. The focus there will continue to be on leveraging existing technology.

Domestic, International TMS-Is Separate Management Necessary?

March 1, 2005

Russell W. Goodman, Global Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies

The concerns and priorities differ somewhat in each sphere, but some providers feel they can make a case for managing each type of shipment with a single, comprehensive system.

On the Edge:Understanding The RFID Framework

February 1, 2005

Jean V. Murphy- Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies

Radio frequency identification is accelerating a trend to move business intelligence to the edge of the enterprise. It is a trend few companies will escape and understanding the infrastructure is essential to success.

Control the Process: The Benefit of Business Process Management

February 1, 2005

Russell W. Goodman- Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies

The impetus to examine and tweak business processes may stem from pressures from government regulation, Wall Street or any of a number of market forces. Regardless, those who have no BPM initiative are at a competitive disadvantage.

Automotive

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the automotive industry — which consists of companies that produce automobiles, utility vehicles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and heavy trucks. Learn how automotive companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.