Logistics

It’s another (wild & wacky) Oracle Open World

Monday, September 20, 2010 · Patrick Burnson While this week’s event is larger than ever, there’s a pronounced lean and green element to the supply chain management track worth noting.

Accenture wins major energy supply chain contract

Sunday, September 12, 2010 · SCMR Staff The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency awarded Accenture a four-year, $73 million contract to integrate DLA’s energy supply chain into its enterprise business system program.

CEVA Logistics extends Honda Logistics contract in EU

Tuesday, September 7, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The three-year renewal agreement is worth €6.7 million.

Keeping it Simple

Friday, September 3, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The recently concluded SCOPE West conference in Las Vegas yielded some remarkable information, and delivered on its promise of fresh insight.

Saddle Creek study explores distribution network trends

Thursday, August 26, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The 2010 Distribution Network Trends Report explores current trends and changes in the design and management of distribution networks as the logistics industry weathers turbulent economic conditions

Another Professional Opportunity

Monday, August 23, 2010 · Robert A Rudzki In one sense, you can never devote too much time and attention to your professional development.

Red Prairie congratulates ATC Logistics & Electronics for productivity gains

Monday, August 16, 2010 · Patrick Burnson A leading provider of specialized third-party logistics (3PL) services for the high-tech electronics and device market, ATCLE has used RedPrairie’s Warehouse Management solution to process over 11 million returns and exchanges, and package and kit over 7 million pieces…

DHL has new green initiative

Monday, August 16, 2010 · Patrick Burnson As part of Deutsche Post DHL and its GoGreen climate protection program, DHL Global Forwarding has committed to improving it’s CO2 efficiency by 30 percent by 2020.

UPS introduces new reverse logistics service

Thursday, August 12, 2010 · Patrick Burnson UPS today announced a new consumer-to-business returns service, representing a step forward in reverse logistics.

Supply Chain Virtual Conference Has Back to Basics Theme

Thursday, August 5, 2010 · Frank Quinn Supply chain virtual conference offers workshop sessions in sourcing, procurement, transportation, warehousing and reverse logistics. Workshops emphasize the fundamentals of supply chain management.

New life for Detroit?

Wednesday, August 4, 2010 · Patrick Burnson The Detroit Regional Chamber and Michigan State University have unveiled a strategic plan to build the region into a global supply chain hub

New Supply Chain Talent Academic Initiative gets underway

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 · Patrick Burnson A critical need for skills-savvy supply chain professionals is fueling a coordinated effort to increase the depth of talent and promote an abundance of career paths

New study says SMEs are shifting supply chain strategies

Thursday, July 22, 2010 · Patrick Burnson One of the key results of a study done by Global consultancy IDC Manufacturing Insights is that manufacturers, while pressured to reduce costs, have pulled back on the prevalence of low-cost country sourcing.

Green logistics: UPS expands Carbon Neutral shipping program

Monday, July 19, 2010 · Jeff Berman As a follow-up to a sustainability push launched last October, UPS recently announced it is expanding its Carbon Neutral shipping program to 35 countries and territories throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Stories Behind the State of Logistics Report

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 · Frank Quinn The big picture numbers in this year’s report such as total logistics costs, inventory levels, and carrier capacities all dropped sharply. Yet this was not totally unexpected given that 2009 was only marginally better than 2008, another tough year for companies in just about…