Logistics

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…

Contract logistics: Penske exec elaborates on “state of the industry”

Monday, June 14, 2010 · Patrick Burnson Vincent W. Hartnett, Jr., the company’s president, said that last year Penske’s leasing was affected by lower business activity, but has been ramping up since the last quarter of 2009

State of Logistics 2010: Business logistics costs fall 18.2 percent

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 · Jeff Berman Business logistics costs fell to a record low of 7.7 percent of Gross Domestic Product last year, compared with 9.3 percent of GDP in 2008, according to a new annual benchmark report issued Wednesday.