SupplyChainBrainMore from SupplyChainBrainAir CargoLogistics Is Strategic Resource in GeorgiaThe Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics is unique in that it is a state-led and state-funded organization, created to foster logistics as a strategic resource for fueling competitiveness and economic development in the state. The Center is hosted by the Georgia Institute of Technology.May 14, 2010Air CargoAnalyzing Profitability for Motor CarriersActivity-based costing (ABC) enables motor carriers to analyze different segments of their business for profitability, says Ken Manning, president of Transportation Costing Group. But pinning profitability down precisely can be very difficult in an industry where daily changes in the weather or road conditions or traffic congestion can push a shipment into the red.May 14, 2010All LogisticsCaridianBCT Ops for Total OutsourcingThe company searches for a lead logistics provider that can meet the needs of the highly regulated medical equipment industry. James Matney, global logistics manager, reports on the results.May 13, 2010All LogisticsAn Optimistic Outlook for the Truckload SectorTruckload motor carriers see demand picking up and are optimistic that 2010 will mark a strong recovery for the sector, says Kevin Burch, chairman of the Truckload Carriers Association and president of Jet Express.May 13, 2010LTL/Truckload ServicesThe ABC's of Transportation CostingActivity-based costing (ABC) is an important financial tool for trucking companies, says Paul Dugent, vice president of pricing and traffic at Estes Express Lines. The cost elements allocated to customers through ABC are used to help determine the price of services, though pricing "is more art than science."May 13, 2010All LogisticsIT Becomes More Strategic for TruckersTrucking companies today are taking a more strategic view of information technology, says Ben Wiesen, vice president-products at Carrier Logistics.May 12, 2010All LogisticsDimensions for the Supply Chain - Made EasyUsing automated tools to record the physical dimensions of packages, pallets and loose freight helps carriers and shippers capture additional revenue and optimize available warehouse space, says Jerry Stoll, marketing manger at Mettler-Toledo, which makes dimensioning systems for the supply chain.May 12, 2010All LogisticsHow to Conduct a Successful Carrier BidSoliciting, analyzing and awarding transportation contracts through a bid process is a complex process. To get the best outcome, transportation buyers need to conduct a thorough opportunity assessment and make sure they have the infrastructure and framework in place to effectively manage the bidding process, says Art Nourot, senior director of carrier procurement at Unyson Logistics.May 12, 2010LTL/Truckload ServicesIs Trucking Ready for Reality-based Pricing?Mileage-based rates within the trucking industry typically are not calculated using actual miles driven. Instead, they generally are based on historical zone-to-zone mileage or on the standard shortest possible route between two points. That's known as "practical routing," explains Craig Fiander, vice president of marketing at ALK Technologies, which provides mileage mapping software.May 11, 2010All LogisticsThe ROI Advantages of a Networked TMS ServiceA networked transportation management service, in which key supply chain participants share information and visibility through a central hub, is more cost efficient and more effective than traditional transportation management applications, says Alan Dunkerley, vice president of product management at Descartes Systems Group.May 11, 2010Previous PagePage 582 of 590Next Page