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Graybar Adds Locations in Pennsylvania, New York

Graybar, a distributor of electrical, communications and data-networking products, as well as provider of related supply-chain management and logistics services, has beefed up its sales network.

Cognex Launches Update of Track & Trace App for Pharma

Cognex Corp. has developed a new version of In-Sight Track & Trace, the company's identification and data-verification software for healthcare product serialization.

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Seagate Strives to Slash Inventory

Seagate Technology has launched a program to eliminate costly and wasteful inventory from its supply chain. Scott Robbleloth, director of supply chain, explains how the company did it.

North America's 50 Most Successful 3PLs

Whatever logistics services you need, our list of 50 providers based in North America can provide Class-A operations for you - anywhere in the world.

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LCL Logistix Launches Groupage Service from India to Baltics, CIS

LCL Logistix, the Indian member of the FPS network of independent freight forwarders and non-vessel operating common carriers, has launched a new less-than-containerload service from India to the Baltics and Commonwealth of Independent States.

Kuehne & Nagel Expands Operations in Oman, Myanmar

Kuehne & Nagel, the global provider of logistics services, has set up a new joint venture company in the Sultanate of Oman.

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How Much Inventory Do You Really Need?

Inventory is evil. Inventory is essential. The two statements aren't necessarily contradictory. Not if companies can figure out a way to determine the absolute minimum amount of stock needed to keep customers happy, while maintaining a tight lid on costs.

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Inttra Offering Shippers Access to Marine Cargo Insurance

Inttra, a global, multi-carrier shipping network for ocean freight, is now offering its shipper members access to cargo insurance from Lloyd's of London broker FP Marine Risks.

Though Traditional Supply Chain Collaboration Is Dead, Technology Can Help

A recent Deloitte survey of 600 executives at manufacturing and retail companies found that 63 percent were highly concerned about risks within the extended supply chain comprising vendors and customers, ranking it among their top-two concerns. The executives surveyed also cited "lack of acceptable cross-functional collaboration" as the number one obstacle to managing risk effectively. While these survey results indicating a serious lack of collaboration and coordination among trading partners are certainly worrisome, should they really come as a surprise?

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Penske Logistics Upgrades Data Center in Ohio

Penske Logistics has upgraded its data center, which is now located a few miles away from its previous site in Beachwood, Ohio.

DHL Express Adds Widebodies, Enhances Asia-U.S. and Intra-Asia Services

DHL Express has made a number of enhancements to its services between Asia and the U.S., and within Asia.

Mobility Solutions Boost Supply Chain Efficiency

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