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CEVA Augments Container Freight Station Network

CEVA Logistics has nearly doubled its network of owned container freight stations, from 26 to 48 locations, replacing a number of outsourced operations.

Fast Growing Fresh Supply Chains Require New Approaches to Delivery

Consumer demand for more fresh, ready-to-eat products is driving development of new replenishment models based on smaller, more-frequent deliveries, versatile truck drivers and the latest temperature-controlled trailer technology.

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Will Emerging Tech Drive Next Generation of Supply Chain Success?

With robots, drones and holographic glasses now commercially available, what will the next generation of the logistics workforce look like?

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Tecsys Releases Delivery-Management App for Smartphone

Tecsys Inc. has released its Delivery Management application for smartphones.

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Odyssey Logistics Unveils Free, Cloud-Based TMS

Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corp. has introduced WIN (Web Integrated Network), a free, cloud-based transportation-management system.

Covisint Teams With FreightVerify for In-Transit Inventory Tracking

Covisint Corp. has joined with FreightVerify to offer an initiative for tracking in-transit inventory.

Container Ships Lead the Way as Panama Canal Sets New Tonnage Record

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has set a new historical tonnage record, welcoming 340.8 million Panama Canal tons (PC/UMS) through the canal in the 2015 fiscal year.

Retail Shelves Well Stocked for Holiday Shoppers

Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to increase 3.3 percent this month over the same time last year as retailers make final preparations for the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report from the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

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Solving a Returns Problem Leads to Complete U.S. Fulfillment Strategy

Challenge: An online fashion retailer's model for distributing product from Europe to end customers in the U.S. created high shipping costs that made it impossible to ship returns back to Europe. The retailer was forced to sell returned merchandise to discounters for a fraction of its value.

Candy Manufacturer Improves Sales Process by Tapping into WMS

Challenge: A large 3PL supports the distribution efforts of one of the largest candy manufacturers in the world. Processing sales requests previously for samples and displays involved a text-based ordering system that required the use of a printed catalog to look up order numbers. The sales team needed a mobile option that simplified the process and integrated with the WMS.

Tradeshift Offers Corporate Buying Platform; Partners With Selectica

Tradeshift has developed Tradeshift Buy, an open, collaborative platform for corporate buying.

GTIN-EDI Solution Enables Suppliers, Benefits Customers of Upscale Retailer

With three different buying groups and their separate inventory systems, the Neiman Marcus Group was missing opportunities to offer its patrons a seamless shopping experience with a full line of merchandise.

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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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