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This Week in Logistics News (October 6-10, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Next week, I’ll be speaking at the Ryder Innovate Forum in Chicago and the Elemica reveal 2014 conference in Frankfurt. DHL launches freight capacity management program in the light of rapidly increasing trade volumes. August 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). August 2014 freight shipments were up 3.8

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This Week in Logistics News (September 29 – October 3, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Con-way Announces Enhancements to Driver Pay Package at Con-way Freight. North American Freight Numbers July 2014. Great stuff, but I believe the rate of innovation in omnichannel solutions is far outpacing what most retailers are able to implement and execute today.

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Can B2B e-commerce solve supply chain issues?

Cathy Roberson

The overall expansion was supported by the sharpest rise in new orders since June 2014. However, as manufacturing comes roaring back, it is being met with supply chain issues such as delivery delays and higher costs. Do these platforms hold the key to growth and lower supply chain angst for businesses?

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This Week in Logistics News (June 22-26, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Wal-Mart to impose charges on suppliers as its costs mount (Reuters). April 2015 North American Freight Numbers. in May…Compared with May 2014, the seasonally-adjusted index increased just 1.8%, which was well below the 2.7%

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This Week in Logistics News (March 21-25, 2016)

Talking Logistics

With today being a holiday for many, let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: FedEx Introduces Global E-Commerce Solutions Under FedEx CrossBorder. FusionOps Introduces Prescriptive Analytics For Supply Chain. January 2016 North American Freight Numbers.

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Holiday Logistics: 5 Things Any Shipper Can do Now in the Warehouse or DC to Plan & Stay Competitive

GlobalTranz

However, the diversity of the supply chain, and the importance of timely shipping and customer service, presents a unique challenge at best through several festive celebrations all year long. Make your Inventory OmniChannel. Be it Christmas, the New Year and New Orders, a new budget, Thanksgiving returns , etc.,

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Top 12 New Logistics Startup Companies Making Noise

ShipBob

The logistics industry is made up of a highly interconnected supply chain network that manufactures raw materials into finished products and connects producers and consumers through various channels. Many functions are required to complete this, including: Maritime, road freight, digital freight, truck, and/or air delivery services.