Supply Chain DigitalMore from Supply Chain DigitalAir CargoAviation Emission Reduction Agreement Welcomed by Freight GroupsThe International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has decided on a mechanism to reduce carbon emissions from aviation activities, a move that has pleased the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the European Liaison Committee of Common Market Forwarders (CLECAT).October 17, 2013All LogisticsDB Schenker's Largest Facility in Japan is Now OpenThe logistics company DB Schenker's new logistics centre in Japan is its largest facility in that country. It is located at Baraki, only 25 kilometers away from central Tokyo next to the Wangan Expressway.October 11, 2013All LogisticsThe Pro's and Cons of Managing Supply Chain 'Clusters' of the FutureWe all know that the geography of the modern global supply chain and the concentration of manufacturing in specific areas make supplies of many components particularly vulnerable to disruption.September 11, 2013Logistics OutsourcingNew Software to Enforce Illegal Chemicals Supply ChainVerify Brand, active in supply chain security software systems, says its new Verify Platform, a piece of advanced serialization, traceability and authentication software, could stop illegal, dangerous and counterfeit chemicals from entering a manufacturer's supply chain.September 10, 2013All LogisticsGlut of Vessels, High Fuel Prices to Lead to Global Shipping Industry Decline, Report SaysIn the coming years, the global shipping industry is expected to decline by five percent to 10 percent, according to Global Shipping Industry 2013 - Forecast, Trends and Opportunities, a report from Taiyou Research.August 14, 2013Business Strategy AlignmentUK Retailers Note Supply Chain Vulnerable to Fraudulent 'Goods Lost in Transit' ClaimsUK retailers lost more than £400m ($603m) last year as a result of fraudulent "goods lost in transit" (GLIT), with the average cost estimated at over £40, or about $60. Now, 90 percent of retailers believe growing numbers of fake GLIT claims pose a serious threat. This is an ongoing problem and highlights a new form of theft: "digital shoplifting".July 17, 2013All TechnologyBusiness Intelligence Is a Must for Evolution of Service Supply ChainWith the current economic business pressure, reducing costs in the service supply chain without compromising customer satisfaction is a challenge which must be faced head on. Managing this balancing act requires business intelligence, which refers to the applications, tools, infrastructure and best practices that enable raw data to be transformed into significant information, and as such can be utilized to improve outdated processes.July 11, 2013All LogisticsWhat Would You Say Are the Top 5 U.S. Cities in Logistics?Easy access to multiple modes of transportation is a big boon to any business involved in shipping products to a wide array of destinations. For companies that supply parts needed in manufacturing operations, intermodal access has become essential as more manufacturers adopt just-in-time and similar supply chain management strategies. Cities throughout the United States have done what they can to respond to the needs of shippers.June 28, 2013All LogisticsSecuring Ports Against Dangerous ConditionsPort security has become a complicated issue in today's world. Terrorist attacks over the past decade have shown the importance of securing major ports. However, the logistics and costs involved in ensuring the safety of ports have certainly made port security a major problem.June 26, 2013All LogisticsDHL Introduces Multimodal Link Connecting China, EuropeDHL has introduced a second road/rail multimodal routing option for its overland service connecting Asia and Europe. Customers based in Chengdu can now board DHL's once-a-week service, which departs every Friday from Chengdu to Europe along China's West Corridor rail line through Kazakhstan and via DHL's intermodal hub in Małaszewicze, Poland.May 10, 2013Previous PagePage 3 of 5Next Page
