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Architects Turn to Supply Chain for Feedback

Architects want a better relationship with each part of the building and construction supply chain, especially as lean practices move heavily into the commercial construction industry.

UPS Reports Reduction of Total Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Sets 2017 Goal of One Billion Alternative Fuel Miles

UPS released its annual Sustainability Report announcing that while the total number of packages UPS shipped in 2012 increased, the company reduced its total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to the carrier's annual sustainability report.

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DSC Logistics to Open California Logistics Center

DSC Logistics has announced the expansion of their U.S. network with the construction of a state-of-the-art Food / CPG Retail Consolidation Logistics Center in the new logistics park in Moreno Valley, California. Kraft Foods Group, one of North America's largest consumer packaged food and beverage companies, will be the first customer in the building, scheduled for a late 2013 opening.

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Apple Faces Continued Allegations Within Its Chinese Supply Chain Operations

Apple is facing fresh questions over alleged workers' rights violations and environmental mismanagement in its Chinese supply chain, following the publication of a major new report from the China Labor Watch (CLW) group.

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Airfreight Volume Improves in June, But Cargo Growth Continues to Be Fragile

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released June figures showing a 1.2-percent year-on-year expansion in global air freight demand. Although weak, this is an improvement when compared to the 0.9-percent year-on-year demand growth recorded in May and the 0.1-percent growth realized over the first half of the year.

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OneMorePallet.com Debuts With "Name Your Price" Shipping

OneMorePallet.com, a venture offering a "name-your-price" approach to freight shipping, has begun operations.

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DHL Releases Mobile App for Ocean, Airfreight

DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight arm of Deutsche Post DHL, has launched a mobile app for customers to track their ocean and airfreight shipments.

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Flexibility and Predictability Are 'Must Haves' for Abercrombie & Fitch Supply Chain

Building a supply chain that is both flexible and predictable can be a challenge, but retail giant Abercrombie & Fitch says both these qualities are essential to keeping its stores stocked with fresh fashions. Larry Grischow, supply chain vice president, explains how A&F uses global trade management to help achieve this goal.

Weakness in Asia Pacific Air Cargo Markets Continues

Prolonged weakness continued in June for the Asia Pacific air cargo markets, according to preliminary traffic figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.

HP Finds Moving Product by Rail from China to Europe Quicker, Cheaper, Environmentally Cleaner

HP is using a railroad to ship electronics manufactured in China to European markets, cutting its travel time, costs and carbon footprint in the process.

Goodman, Canada Pension Plan Board Increase Investment in Joint China Logistics Partnership

Goodman Group and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board jointly announced a US$500m increase to their equity allocation to Goodman China Logistics Holding (GCLH), with $400m contributed by CPPIB and $100million by Goodman.

Competing with Amazon - and Other Views on the Future of E-commerce

When it comes to e-commerce, competing with Amazon is the name of the game, says Ian Hobkirk, managing director of Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors. Here, he shares his views on the degree of the difficulty of taking on the e-tailing giant and on the future of online commerce in general.

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

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

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