Transportation Management

When it comes to warehousing solutions, few providers can match Averitt’s experience, flexibility and broad-ranging capabilities.

When it comes to warehousing solutions, few providers can match Averitt’s experience, flexibility and broad-ranging capabilities.

The Reliance Network (TRNet) will be participating in the NASSTRAC Conference in April as an exhibitor and sponsor. This is the second NASSTRAC Conference the alliance has sponsored.

Leading Electronics Manufacturing Services Provider Partners With Amber Road To Optimize Its Export Controls

Manhattan Associates, Inc., announced that Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, Inc., will be one of the keynote speakers at Momentum 2013, scheduled for May 19-22 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

Freight transportation and logistics services provider Averitt Express recently rolled out faster less-than-truckload (LTL) transit times from Atlanta to the Midwest and West Coast through two new lanes from The Reliance Network (TRN), a consortium of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers.

Adding to its expertise in proactive communications, information visibility and secure shipping, FedEx Custom Critical, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., is launching a new monitoring service called ShipmentWatch.

Many companies have switched operations to low cost suppliers—only to find that higher than expected transportation expenses outweighed the benefits. In fact, the logistics costs associated with operating a global supply chain can be 6 to 11 percent of revenue, roughly three to five times more than a domestic supply network.

Four Areas That Can Benefit from Automation to Segment Complex, Multidimensional and Global Supply Chains

Two executives of an electronic waste recycling company were convicted in December of smuggling, environmental crimes, mail and wire fraud, and obstruction of justice in conjunction with the illegal export of hazardous waste to China and other countries, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado. By Amber Road

Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Vitran Corporation President and CEO Rick Gaetz about the North American less-than-truckload (LTL) market, Vitran’s recent divestiture of its Supply Chain Operation (SCO) 3PL subsidiary, and the freight economy, among other topics.

Crocs Inc., a worldwide shoe manufacturer, disclosed in its 10-K filing last week that the company may owe up to $36.2 million in fines to U.S. and Mexico Customs and taxing authorities. By Amber Road

Global Semiconductor Manufacturer Automates Restricted Party Screening Worldwide

For over 35 years, LEGACY Supply Chain Services, an integrated supply chain and logistics provider, has successfully enhanced the performance of supply chains around the globe.

The cost to transport finished goods from the plant through the warehouse facilities and, finally, to the customer continues to be the largest single logistics expense.

Choosing a freight audit and payment provider is a strategic decision. Although many aspects of the solution are certainly tactical and task-oriented, the ability to deliver complex solutions and powerful business intelligence is not.

Building on a long tradition of supply chain innovation, HP in 2010 saw opportunities to further leverage its scale and launched a company-wide transformation program targeting substantial supply chain improvements in procurement, processes and IT, warranty and services, and network and logistics.

Using UPS customized logistics, this e-retailer improved its bottom line and customer experience, becoming an industry leader in the process.