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The Future of Trucking: Digital Transformation or All Hype?

Monday, September 19, 2016 · Jeff Ward, partner, A.T. Kearney Andrés Mendoza Pena, partner, A.T. Kearney Victoria Pisini, senior business analyst, A.T. Kearney While the trucking industry outlook remains bright—the American Trucking Associations predicts freight tonnage to grow 28.6 percent and revenue a healthy 74.5 percent over the next 10 years —trucking, like other logistics modes, seems to be at the beginning of a period of…

Behind the Honeywell acquisition of Intelligrated

Monday, September 19, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock The combination brings together automation, data collection and edge sensors with a global presence.

Driving the next generation of supply chain innovation

Friday, September 16, 2016 · Brett Wood TMHNA, the largest lift truck manufacturer in the world, is launching a new initiative to fund academic research in supply chain, logistics and material handling. Here's why.

Final thoughts on the Material Handling & Logistics Conference

Thursday, September 15, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock What was the most discussed topic (besides Michael Phelps)? The labor shortage.

Nuts! Cargo Thieves Set Eyes on Food and Beverage

Thursday, September 15, 2016 · Michael Meeks Decline in cargo theft value indicates thieves may be shifting targets

How Does Product Mix at the Store Drive Sales?

Thursday, September 15, 2016 · Krishna Rajendran Large retail chains are increasingly faced with the question of how to develop an ideal product assortment policy to optimize sales. This issue is particularly challenging for retailers that have traditionally served customers in large cities, but are looking to serve a…

Day Two at the Material Handling & Logistics Conference

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock A decade of transformation ahead

Cold Chain Demand Brings Some Relief to Maritime Sector

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Despite many adversities for the maritime sector over the last year, seaborne perishable reefer trade increased in 2015 - and is forecast to grow further still in 2016.

More Supply Chain Management Jobs for Women in Forecast

Tuesday, September 13, 2016 · Patrick Burnson A recent survey done by one prominent search firm indicates that demand for supply chain professionals in manufacturing and retail have “gone through the roof.”

If it’s September, it must be Park City

Monday, September 12, 2016 · Bob Trebilcock Dematic's 31st Material Handling & Logistics Conference got underway with a survey that finds that most attendees see growth in their future.

Shedding Some Light on Current State of Transpacific Shipping

Monday, September 12, 2016 · Patrick Burnson Supply chain and global logistics managers faced with finding space during the peak crush season may find some relief from 2M Alliance members Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). Both carriers announced last week that they are launching new weekly services in…

Port of Long Beach CEO suddenly calls it quits

Friday, September 9, 2016 · Patrick Burnson With just a little more than two years on the job as CEO, Jon Slangerup today announced his resignation from the Port of Long Beach.

Cold Chain Gains Traction in Emerging Markets

Friday, September 9, 2016 · Patrick Burnson The 2016 Global Cold Chain Alliance Global Cold Storage Capacity Report shows that warehouse capacity has experienced steady growth since 2014

Reduce Procurement Costs by Taking a Wider View

Friday, September 9, 2016 · Becky Partida Supply chain organizations are searching for ways to reduce procurement cost. APQC's research shows that organizations have the largest group of their procurement full time employees assigned to ordering materials and services.

JLL Report on Industrial Real Estate Has Implications for Supply Chains

Friday, September 9, 2016 · Jeff Berman The industrial real estate market remains in a strong position for various reasons, according to the Second Quarter Industrial Outlook report from commercial real estate firm JLL.