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Trends Impacting Retail Logistics in 2013

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Safe Solutions for Pharmaceutical Supply Chains

Three times in the past year, including just last month, the Food and Drug Administration has issued warnings that counterfeit cancer drugs originating overseas infiltrated the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain, putting patients at risk.

Supply Chain Challenges from Apparel Software Trends

Social and environmental compliance are the main issues facing today's apparel supply chains, according to industry experts consulted by just-style. The continued shift towards faster and faster fashion cycles, along with pressure on retailers to adapt to an omni-channel experience, is also throwing up challenges when it comes to flexibility in global sourcing.

Airfreight Supply Chain Process 'Simplified' by New Technology

The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have announced that the Multilateral Electronic Air Waybill (e-AWB) standard has been approved, removing the need for bilateral e-AWB agreements between airlines and freight forwarders and thus simplifying the air freight supply chain process.

Recipharm Site Approved for Supply of Products to Japan from France

Recipharm's solid dose facility located in Fontaine, France, has been approved for supply of manufactured products to Japan's pharmaceuticals market following a recent inspection by the PMDA, the Japanese drug agency.

TNT Hopes for Large Savings from Restructuring

TNT Express has set out plans to make recurring savings of 220m EURO by 2015 with a series of measures, including consolidating services, optimizing its infrastructure and reducing indirect costs. The restructuring is expected to cost 150m EURO by the end of 2015.

FedEx Introduces Electric Vehicle Fleet in Hong Kong

FedEx Express has expanded its alternative-energy vehicle fleet with 10 new all-electric commercial vehicles for use in Hong Kong.

Wal-Mart to Use Customers to Deliver the Goods?

Wal-Mart is considering a radical plan to have store customers deliver packages to online buyers, a new twist on speedier delivery services that the company hopes will enable it to better compete with Amazon.com.

Old Dominion Freight Line Enhances Service-Center Network

Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. has made several enhancements to its network of service centers.

Enterprise Zones May Make It Worthwhile to Consider Locating Business in California

If you're looking to set up shop in a west coast market, don't automatically strike California off your list of potential sites. Believe it or not, there are places all over the state that are friendly to manufacturing.

CSX Exec Bullish on Intermodal Growth

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DB Schenker Logistics Expands Services to Ukraine

DB Schenker Logistics has expanded its services to Ukraine.

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