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UPS Takes to the Cloud

Tom Boike, vice president of supplier management with UPS, details UPS's journey toward the adoption of cloud technology, and what it means for users of international logistics services.

Are We in for Still Another Expansion to the Panama Canal?

The Panama Canal is due for at least one additional expansion, according to Alberto Aleman Zubieta, immediate past commissioner of the Panama Canal Authority.

Coping With Complexity in the Service Parts Supply Chain

A company can live or die by the effectiveness of its service parts supply chain. Yet the requirements for managing that function can be brutally complex. John Reichert, WMS product marketing manager with TECSYS, provides a blueprint for the proper management of service parts.

Honeywell Sets Its Sights on Acquiring Intermec

Technology giant Honeywell has announced plans to acquire RFID and automation-identification equipment technology company Intermec by June 2013.

Top Five Reasons to Consider Mexico as a Key Supply Chain Location

An ever-improving supply chain infrastructure, a low-cost but increasingly skilled labor force and successful economic reform efforts combine to make Mexico an increasingly attractive target for cross-border industrial opportunities, according to new research by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). Mexico's proximity to the huge U.S. consumer market will always be a major competitive advantage but Mexico compares favorably to China, an industrial powerhouse that is becoming burdened by escalating manufacturing costs and lengthy shipping lead times.

North American Railroad Chiefs See Even Growth in First Half of 2013

Steady, albeit slow business growth. A U.S. economy that continues to expand, but at a moderate rate. Weak fundamentals in most markets in the first half. Those are some of the comments of chief executive officers of Class I railroads as they assess the outlook for 2013.

Road Map Created to Accelerate Adoption of E-Cargo in 2013

A so-called road map for paperless air cargo has been created by the Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG) to accelerate the industry's adoption of e-cargo in 2013.

Dedicated Delivery Models for the Retail Grocery Industry

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How CSX Is Meeting the Demands of Intermodal Shippers

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Percentage of Totally Hands-Free Shipping Operations in DCs Remains Quite Low, Study Finds

While automation of supply chain processes is considered an important factor in improving efficiency, a large proportion of respondents to a Kewill study still struggle with manual operations. Only 11 percent have 100-percent hands-free shipping in their distribution center operations, for example.

Demand Volatility Remains Top Concern of Supply Chain Management, Survey Says

Demand uncertainty is far and away still the top concern of supply chain mangers, according to a survey by LifeWork Search, an employee recruitment firm. Eighteen percent felt inventory surplus was the top concern, 12 percent voted for inventory shortage, while 8 percent believe lead times are the top holiday concern, and 3 percent chose "other".

Flextronics to Assume Control of Motorola Mobility Operations in China and Brazil

Flextronics will acquire Motorola Mobility's manufacturing operations in Tianjin, China, and will also assume the management and operation of its Jaguariuna, Brazil, facility. Employees and assets at both locations will transfer to Flextronics after the transaction closes.

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