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Logistics Performance Index 2014

SCM Research

Today, the World Bank has released its Logistics Performance Index 2014. It is a valuable resource for researchers, business executives and politicians to analyze the current state of logistics in the world. The results of the new report “point to Germany as the best performing country with an LPI score of 4.12 [.] (on

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Insights from Elemica reveal 2014 Frankfurt

Talking Logistics

That was my opening question to the executives attending last month’s Elemica reveal 2014 Conference in Frankfurt. Meanwhile, the Red Sox won the World Series in 2013, going from worst to first in one year — and then back to worst in 2014. What do the Germany World Cup Team and the Boston Red Sox have in common?

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Holiday 2014: How to Avoid Last Year’s Disaster

The Network Effect

Are we fully prepared to tackle Holiday 2014 in a better way? The final delivery capacity problem for Holiday 2014 does not result in a solution to the Holiday 2013 problem. Lack of discipline: There is hope that nationwide parcel carriers have better discipline in 2014 than 2013, but this is not yet clear. The Network Effect'

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This Week in Logistics News (July 21-25, 2014)

Talking Logistics

Manhattan Associates Reports Record Second Quarter 2014 Results. Ryder Reports Record Second Quarter 2014 Results. Echo Global Logistics Reports Record Second Quarter 2014 Results. May 2014 North American Freight Numbers. moves to enhance safety of oil-by-rail shipments (Reuters). ATA Truck Tonnage Index Decreased 0.8%

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The 11 Most Popular Blog Posts on Business in 2014

GlobalTranz

On this last day in 2014, from everyone at Cerasis, we wish you a Happy New Year and great success in 2015 for all those in business. Top 11 Most Popular Blog Posts on Business in 2014 by Page View. I knew what we needed to do to gain the most revenue we can possible from our resources we are expanding. Can they Handle it?

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Welcome to the Adaptive Era of Enterprise Resource Planning

QAD

QAD hosted Explore in New Orleans in 2014, five years ago. It was obvious to us that enterprise-class applications, like enterprise resource planning (ERP), needed to evolve considerably to remain relevant. The post Welcome to the Adaptive Era of Enterprise Resource Planning appeared first on QAD Blog.

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Tompkins International Experts Offer Insights in SupplyChainBrain’s 2014 Resource Guide

Tompkins Blog

Discover how to take your supply chain to new heights with SupplyChainBrain’s Annual Supply Chain Management Resource Guide. Jim Serstad – The Country’s Supply Chain Outlook for 2014. The post Tompkins International Experts Offer Insights in SupplyChainBrain’s 2014 Resource Guide appeared first on Tompkins International.