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Analysis of the 23rd Annual State of Logistics Report

The logistics sector in 2011 was characterized by flat freight volume and higher rates, says Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Delcan, who researches and writes the annual State of Logistics report. The report is underwritten by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and Penske Logistics.

Why Europe's Economic Woes Spell Bad News for U.S. Exporters

Think Tank 21

Coping With the Issue of Product Cannibalization

Scott Webb, assistant professor of logistics at Georgia Southern University, shows how companies can avoid "cannibalizing" their existing product lines - and how they can strategically employ the practice as well.

CEVA Logistics Expands LCL Distribution Network in Midwest

CEVA Logistics has expanded its less-than-containerload (LCL) ocean freight services into the U.S. Midwest.

Air Canada Outsources ULD Supply and Management to CHEP Aerospace Solutions

Air Canada, a founding member of Star Alliance and Canada's largest full-service airline, has selected CHEP Aerospace Solutions to supply and manage its fleet of unit load devices, or ULDs.

Logistics Costs and Challenges of Sourcing from Inland China

Increasing labor costs in China's heavily industrialized areas, mostly along the coastline, are driving many companies to move production to the country's inland regions, creating a number of logistics and supply chain challenges, according to Greg Spudic, vice president of North American sales and marketing for Dimerco Express.

Accellos Unveils New Version of Warehouse-Management System

Accellos Inc., a vendor of supply-chain execution software, has developed version 6.4 of the AccellosOne Warehouse Management System (WMS).

Game Changer for Global 3PL Industry?

A new air ship capable of vertical takeoffs and landings and with a 66-ton cargo capacity could be a game-changer in the 3PL industry, says Shenny Yao, vice president, Washington, DC operations, Worldwide Aeros, developer of the Aeroscraft, a rigid variable buoyancy air vehicle.

Just What Do Logistics Service Providers Do - and How Well Do They Do It?

Not all logistics service providers do the same thing, and not all do the same things well, a new report from Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium says.

Damco Reports Airfreight Volumes Soar

Damco's airfreight sector saw exponential growth in the first half of 2012, with volumes rising 135 percent, year-over-year.

CaseStack Expands Consolidation Operations for Wal-Mart Stores

Officials at CaseStack, Inc. says its facility in Scranton, Pa., has expanded its Wal-Mart Stores consolidation program to include all 42 of the retailer's regional distribution centers.

Strategic Alignment in 3PL Engagements

As with a marriage, the success of 3PL partnership is largely determined before the union is sealed, says Harry Drajpuch, CEO of Weber Logistics. Clarity about mutual expectations and the nature of the relationship, whether tactical or strategic, are issues that need to be thrashed out well in advance of any commitments.

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