Logistics > All Logistics | SupplyChainBrain

All Logistics: Page 422

Balancing Robustness and Flexibility in Transportation Networks

Can both levers be coordinated to create the right level of resilience despite unforeseen changes in the environment, such as lead time delays, demand fluctuations or network failures?

Mar Apr2014 Cover Art 04

Where the 3PL Action Is: A Scan of Logistics Providers & Services Worldwide

Europe continues to fluctuate in and out of recession with ongoing economic austerity which is negatively impacting its output. Based upon its 2012 regional revenue, Armstrong & Associates estimates that 3PLs operating in Europe have penetrated 23 percent of the total potential market, so the trend to outsource logistics functions to 3PLs continues to provide for growth over and above the overall economy. The best European-based 3PLs have made acquisitions to globalize their operations and participate in developing markets with higher rates of growth.

Mar Apr2014 Cover Art 03

How Logistics Helps Whirlpool Stay Competitive

We speak incessantly about the impact of "consumer demand" on manufacturers' supply chains. But do we really understand what that term means?

Think Tank 91

Phone Accessories Provider Hangs Up on Stodgy Distribution

A designer and developer of colorful cases and covers for cell phones and other wireless devices found that its warehousing and distribution model was old hat. A new logistics services partner brought a new look to things.

Mar Apr2014 Cover Art 01

Leveraging Lessons Learned in Helping the Victims of Superstorm Sandy

In October 2012, the American Logistics Aid Network used its extensive network of supply chain management professionals to help victims of one of the nation's most devastating hurricanes. The lessons learned there have continuing applicability.

Mar Apr2014 Cover Art

Southeastern Freight Lines Opens Texas Service Center

Southeastern Freight Lines, a provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) services, has opened a service center in Orange, Tex.

Syncron Enhances Inventory-Management Software

Syncron has updated its inventory-management software, which now offers expanded master data-management functionality.

Inventory Planning 1 03

The Role of Warehouse Management Systems in an Omnichannel Market

The right warehouse management system can help companies execute on the heightened service demands of omnichannel retailing. Chuck Fuerst, director of product strategy at HighJump Software, explains which features and capabilities are necessary and how the technology is evolving.

Despite Political Tension, March Saw U.S. Imports from Russia Increase

Although tensions are high between the United States and Russia trade has remained consistent. Despite threats of trade sanctions by the United States, U.S. vessel imports from Russia have remained steady. TEUs (twenty-foot container) imports from Russia in March were actually up from February and totaled over 3,000 TEUs. So far in April, imports from Russia have still been consistent to the average volume of the past few months.

Logistics Port 10

Your Next Perfect Employee or Job Is Waiting

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

Job Board 2014 12

Saudia Cargo Upgrades Shanghai Service With 747-8 Freighter

Saudi Airlines Cargo has upgraded its Shanghai service with the addition of a Boeing 747-8 freighter.

UPS Enhances Operations in Three North American Markets

UPS has enhanced facilities in three North American markets, with expanded locations in Calgary, Alberta; Hebron, Ky., and Mira Loma, Calif.

Express Small Shipments3 01

Page 422 of 958

Featured Product

Photo: iStock/Anastasiia Yanishevska

How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

Mobile geolocation service for track delivery, cargo shipment and freight transportation. Logistic Import Export business (Elements of this image furnished by NASA)

Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

Franchise business e-commerce online e-marketplace or digital marketing branch expansion for growth or use technology to analyze product consumer data website management plan for sale service concept.

Moving Robots Site-to-Site