Logistics

3PL Leaders to Convene in Chicago Next Week

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Of special interest to readers of Supply Chain Management Review will be “Americas Update,” which will look into the future of the market in the Americas and assess how firms will be able to favorably position themselves to compete and win market share.

Amazon’s Brick & Mortar Model For Supply Chain Managers

Wednesday, October 15, 2014 · Patrick Burnson A brick-and-mortar store is a major benefit to consumers who want to return orders

Energy and Logistics Sectors Search to Fill Talent Gap

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 · By Juan D. Morales & Rick Davis; Stanton Chase International Executive Search Demands for corporate C-level leadership frequently come from unexpected changes in industries. This is apparent in the energy and logistics sectors which have recently become bedfellows.

Ensuring safe, secure and expeditious movement of food products throughout the supply chain

Monday, October 6, 2014 · Bryan Goshorn, Manager, and Craig Usswald, Specialist Leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Strategy and Operations These six best practices are essential to a safe food supply chain.

Transportation and Logistics Captures More of CSCMP Agenda

Monday, September 29, 2014 · SCMR Staff A number of key topics having an impact on the freight transportation and logistics marketplace was evident at a panel at the Council of Supply Chain Management Professional's annual meeting

Signs of strength in the freight transportation market

Tuesday, July 8, 2014 · SCMR Staff Cass Information Systems issues bullish report

CEVA Strikes Bigger Supply Chain Management Deal With Ford

Thursday, June 26, 2014 · SCMR Staff Global third-party logistics services provider CEVA Logistics said this week it has expanded its relationship with automotive bellwether Ford Motor Company. CEVA and Ford have had a business relationship for more than 20 years.

UPS Enlarges Supply Chain Operations in Memphis

Thursday, June 26, 2014 · SCMR Staff Transportation and logistics giant UPS said this week it kicked off construction to expand its Memphis-based package distribution facility by about one-third.

Logistics Becomes More Expensive Says New Report

Wednesday, June 18, 2014 · SCMR Staff The state of logistics is worrisome as logisticians struggled with uneven 2013 freight demand levels while bracing for a capacity crisis that is becoming “more severe,” a new definitive report on the sector says.

Supply Chain Managers See Little Change in Trucking Spot Market Rates

Monday, June 16, 2014 · SCMR Staff While the reasons for high spot market activity can vary, DAT cited many reasons for why it continues to be hectic going back to July 2013, including last winter’s weather, the regulatory environment, and the ongoing driver shortage.

Congestion Ahead: Merging Disparate Transportation Bills Into a Well-funded Solution

Friday, May 16, 2014 · SCMR Staff Washington has a problem. It needs to produce a fully funded, multi-year surface transportation bill, and find a way to pay for it in an election year, before the end of September. The Chicago Cubs winning the World Series might be a better bet.

Federal Gasoline Tax Still in Question

Thursday, April 17, 2014 · SCMR Staff Analysts surmise that scant change is in the offing.

Senate EPW Looks at Long-Term Transportation Authorization

Thursday, April 17, 2014 · SCMR Staff Time is running out before the current federal transportation authorization, MAP-21, expires.

ICAT Logistics Outlines Future Plans for EU Service

Thursday, April 17, 2014 · Patrick Burnson With the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) pending Congressional approval, many U.S. 3PLs are already getting ready for more business on The Continent.

Ag Shippers Brace For Supply Chain Changes

Wednesday, April 16, 2014 · SCMR Staff A host of challenges face agricultural shippers this summer.