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Utilizing the Returns Network to Its Fullest Potential

Challenge: A large retailer was faced with how to handle products that were coming back from stores into the reverse-logistics channel and needed an efficient and cost-effective way to process merchandise for redeployment, return-to-vendor and liquidation.

Transplace Acquires M33 Integrated

Transplace, a provider of transportation-management services and logistics technology, has acquired M33 Integrated, a third-party logistics provider with an emphasis on the packaging, chemical and advanced materials sectors.

August's Air Cargo Statistics Portend Little Growth in Rest of 2015

As we head deeper into autumn and ever closer toward peak season, the airfreight traffic numbers for August provided some pockets of good news, but offered little encouragement that the current air cargo stagnation has abated. According to reports from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), WorldACD and Drewry, August 2015 provided only the slimmest of indications of hope for better performance at the end of the year.

New APICS Program Certifies Knowledge of Best Practices in Logistics, Transportation, Distribution

APICS has introduced the Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) designation, which is intended to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a broad range of content areas.

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Panama Linchpin in Caribbean's Role as Air Cargo Center

Upon mention of the Caribbean, most people think of idyllic white-sand beaches, Hollywood pirates, the magical sound of steel drums, a handsomely crafted rum cocktail. But the region ringed by Central America, the northern coast of South America and an arc of island nations stretching toward the tip of South Florida – is more than a picturesque vacation spot. It is becoming a key jumping-off point for cargo flights between the Americas and the rest of the world, including Europe, Africa and now the Middle East.

E-commerce Steps on the Gas in Automotive Aftermarket Industry

New research shows that 56 percent of automotive parts and accessories shoppers are making their purchases online - an 8 percent increase over the previous year. The study also indicates that consumers are combining online and in-store channels for an omnichannel shopping experience. Omnichannel is when shoppers seamlessly shift between mobile, online and in-store resources to research, purchase, pick up and return their items.

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What to Make of Remarkable Yet Unnerving Robots?

Even in an era in which people are accustomed to rapid technological advancement, robots arouse unusual curiosity and strong emotion.

Distribution Models, Logistics Management Changing in Emerging Nations

Logistics in emerging markets have long centered around the movement of large quantities of manufactured goods or commodities between businesses. But rising consumption driven by a growing middle class is set to change that, according to new research reports.

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Month-long Price for Shutting Down U.S. Rail System Estimated at $30Bn

A looming shutdown of the nation's rail system could have a bigger economic impact than the 2013 government shutdown and could even trigger a recession, according to a new report.

TNT Enhances Service to Nordics; Launches Road Route to Georgia

TNT has enhanced its service to Nordic countries, with improved air connections to Sweden and Finland, and additional last-mile delivery capacity in large business centers.

Only 45 Percent of Chemical Companies Met Recent GHS Compliance Deadline, Survey Reveals

The state of readiness in the chemical industry for the Globally Harmonized System of Classification (GHS) and OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is less than ideal, according to a survey from Loftware, provider of barcode labeling solutions.

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Tighter Shipper-3PL Relationships Required, Study Mandates

Labor shortages coupled with an increasingly competitive landscape are driving the need for service innovation and enhanced shipper and 3PL provider relationships, according to the 20th Annual Third Party (3PL) Logistics Study from Capgemini Consulting, Penn State University, Penske Logistics and Korn/Ferry International.

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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

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

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