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Changes in Retail Increase Focus on Last Mile Logistics

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IAS Logistics Expanding to Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami

IAS Logistics Inc., a specialist in linking over-the-road and air-freight services, is expanding its Texas trucking operation.

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Rickmers-Linie Adds Tenth Vessel to Round-the-World Service

Rickmers-Linie has added a tenth vessel to its eastbound Round-the-World Pearl String Service.

Port of San Francisco's FTZ No. 3 Expands to Neighboring Counties

The Port of San Francisco's Foreign Trade Zone No. 3 has won approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce to expand its service area.

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What Does It Take to Run a DC Today?

The business case for acquiring new DC technology is compelling. But some companies are reluctant to spend the money. Dan Albaum, senior director of marketing with Intermec, discusses the apparent paradox.

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Designing Distribution Channels to Meet Consumers' Omnichannel Demands

Omnichannel retailing is here to stay, and retailers not using it successfully are losing sales and profits to those that do. In devising an omnichannel strategy, the natural starting point is the point of purchase "” brick-and-mortar stores and/or e-commerce sites for online and mobile shopping. But customer expectations don't stop when the sale is made. Order fulfillment is every bit as important to winning repeat business. Now more than ever, a well-developed supply chain strategy is vital to retailers' success.

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Stifel Logistics Confidence Index Stays Positive Despite Second Consecutive Decline

The Stifel Logistics Confidence Index continued its downward trend in May as it fell for the second consecutive month. Compiled by Transport Intelligence, the overall index, which combines the current situation with future expectations, was down 0.8 points from April to 50.7 in May and was 1.3 points lower compared with the same month in 2012. Yet, even with deteriorating confidence, the Logistics Confidence Index registered above the 50 threshold, indicating growth, for the fourth consecutive month. An index value of 50 indicates no change in the volumes currently being experienced for the time of year; above 50 indicates higher volumes, while below 50 indicates lower volumes.

Boosting the Supply Chain With Business Intelligence

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Inventory Is an Asset. Unless It's a Liability. Or Could It Be a Little of Each?

Depending on which corporate silo you belong to, inventory can be a liability, an asset or something in between. How do supply chain professionals overcome these biases and implement optimal inventory management solutions?

Patent Granted on RFID Tag-Location Information Technology

RF Controls LLC, a provider of radio frequency identification smart antenna hardware and software, has received a foundational patent for its technology capable of tracking UHF passive RFID tags with accuracy within 12 inches.

'City of Pharma' Hub Unveiled by CEVA Logistics in Italy

CEVA Logistics, a supply chain company, announced the official opening of the City of Pharma in Italy. The hub, which covers an area of 20,000 square meters, is strategically located in Stradella, in the province of Pavia and is fully dedicated to the warehousing and handling of products destined for healthcare distribution channels.

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Aspen Technology Issues New Release of Process-Industry Software

Aspen Technology Inc., a vendor of software and services for the process industries, has released version 8.2 of aspenONE.

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