New metrics will forecast supply chain trends October 4, 2010 James A. Cooke No Comments "Predictive metrics" that will warn of future supply chain problems are now under development.Read More
Germany eyes palletized freight trains October 4, 2010 James A. Cooke No Comments The German government may develop intercity rail service for palletized freight as a means of reducing highway traffic.Read More
Autopart International slashes return rates by 33% October 4, 2010 Susan K. Lacefield No Comments For aftermarket parts supplier, reducing returns was a simple matter of giving employees better product information at the point of sale.Read More
One voice needed on European sustainability October 4, 2010 James A. Cooke No Comments CEVA Logistics CEO urges logistics industry to communicate its concerns to European legislators.Read More
New consortium to address supply chain volatility October 4, 2010 Toby Gooley No Comments The X-treme Supply Chain Consortium seeks to develop metrics and identify effective responses to supply chain volatility.Read More
Long-time innovator honored with Distinguished Service Award October 4, 2010 Susan K. Lacefield No Comments CSCMP recognizes Chuck Taylor for lifetime commitment to finding practical solutions to intractable problems.Read More
Automation in the warehouse can improve delivery at the store October 4, 2010 Susan K. Lacefield No Comments Pepsi Bottling Group discovered that the benefits of automating your warehouse don't have to stop at the dock door.Read More
Third-party logistics companies get more involved in packaging October 4, 2010 James A. Cooke No Comments More manufacturers are asking 3PLs for help with special packaging for product promotions.Read More
Panama aims to become a crossroads of global trade October 4, 2010 Toby Gooley No Comments The Panama Canal expansion will make Panama the hub of cargo movements in the Western Hemisphere, canal official predicts.Read More
Easy days past for shippers, IP executive says October 4, 2010 Mark B. Solomon No Comments The era of abundant capacity and cheap rates in the domestic trucking market is coming to an end, warns International Paper exec.Read More