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APL Logistics Opens Brokerage Office in Laredo, Texas

APL Logistics has opened its first customs brokerage office in Laredo, Tex., in partnership with its subsidiary Carmichael International Service.

Staples Takes Top Prize with Move to Smart Packaging

With excessive packaging as the top complaint of customers, Staples found a technology that created the right size box for every item shipped from its e-commerce centers. In doing so, it wins the annual Supply Chain Innovation Award, sponsored by SupplyChainBrain and CSCMP.

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Airline Improvement Results from Lower Fuel Costs

For 2013, airlines are expected to return a global net profit of $12.9bn. This is expected to lead to a net profit of $19.7bn in 2014. Both are improvements on previous months. The upward revision reflects lower jet fuel prices over the forecast period as well as improvements to the industry's structure and efficiency. Passenger markets continue to outperform the cargo business, which remains stagnant both on volumes and revenues.

Many Managers Feel Supply Chain Largely Operational Tool, Not Business Enabler, Survey Finds

The majority (80 percent) of supply chain managers do not see their supply chain as an enabler of business strategies within their organisation, according to a recent survey.

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The 20th Annual Survey of Third-Party Logistics Provider CEOs

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Highlights of the 2013 3PL Study

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UAE to Unveil Logistics Program for Military Operations

The United Arab Emirates' military plans to complete the rollout of a streamlined joint logistics model and communications system to improve information sharing, procurement and training among its Navy, Army and Air Force in 2014.

3PL Helps Charity Move Million Pairs of Shoes

A short window to arrange transportation and warehousing threatened receipt of a donation of a million pairs of shoes, but the charity, Samaritan's Feet, found the right 3PL partner to make the operation work.

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Alcohol-Control Authority Toasts Vendor-Managed Inventory System

By leaving much of the management up to its many suppliers of wines and spirits and by postponing transfer of ownership, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board saves an estimated $100m.

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Macy's to Build Major Fulfillment Center in Oklahoma to Support Omnichannel Growth

Macy's Inc. says it will build a major direct-to-consumer fulfillment center near Owasso, in Tulsa County, Okla., to support continued sales growth driven by the company's omnichannel strategy.

Using Data to Mitigate Risk and Build Supply Chain Resiliency

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How the Reality of Omni-Channel is Changing Transportation

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