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Leading Wholesale Supplier Noble Implements POD System & Streamlines Shipping Automation
With recent expansion into both Quebec and British Columbia, Noble now has more than 200 delivery trucks and 24 hour service. With growth came the need for a better proof of delivery (POD) system. The company also looked to automate its shipping and receiving process to streamline overall operations using Intermec's CN50 rugged mobile computer.
Why Intermodal is ‘Exploding’?
Alicia Dale, Sales and Marketing Coordinator with IDS Logistics interviews Shelli Austin on what her thoughts and takeaways were on the MARS event, why Intermodal is 'Exploding', and why it's become a huge industry focus, and why IDS offers a unique Intermodal solution to our clients.
Rail & Intermodal Continue to Improve Service and Create Value for Shippers
Rail and intermodal continue to improve service and create value for shippers despite an uneven economy engulfed in an atmosphere of political uncertainty. Our panel of top analysts maintains that the railroads are only looking at extending their lead.
JDA Software Announces Integrated (JDA-RedPrairie) Product Roadmap
JDA Software Group, Inc., The Supply Chain Company, today announced the release of its integrated product roadmap following the merger with RedPrairie.
2013 Third-Party Logistics Study
Evolving economic conditions, rapidly changing global and industry dynamics and the maturing of the industry suggest the capabilities and uses of 3PLs have evolved considerably over the sixteen years of this study. To assess these changes, the study team uses four complementary channels of research.
Results & Findings of the 17th Annual 2013 Third-Party Logistics Study
Dr. C. John Langley initiated this study in the mid-nineties as to capture the evolution of the third-party logistics providers as they worked to transition from vendors of individual services to logistics partners offering integrated services and building meaningful, collaborative relationships with their customers. Today, seventeen years later, the capabilities of both shippers and 3PLs have improved significantly.
CBP Prepares to Enter Liquidated Damages Phase of the ISF
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that it will begin the liquidated damages phase of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) on July 9, 2013. These ISF enforcement phases are designed to help CBP make more informed targeting decisions regarding high-risk US-bound cargo.
The Impact of Increased Transportation Costs on Global Supply Chains: Five Key Trends
There is increasing pressure on both U.S. gateways and inland transportation to meet growing freight transportation needs. However, U.S. transportation infrastructure is fast approaching its capacity,
and capability to invest in this critical sector is limited. Added to the infrastructure capacity constraints are escalated fuel prices and growing concern about climate change.
Trucking Outlook NITL Spring Policy Meetings
Presentation by Larry Gross, Senior Consultant at FTR during the NITL Spring Policy Meetings.
Significant Driver Shortage Looms Ahead
Have you heard about the looming driver crisis? Or thought about how it could impact your transportation costs?In Mike Regan's 2:00 Minute Warning, he explains why this is an issue and how a potential crisis can be averted.
State of Logistics Report: New Order, New Opportunities for Logistics Managers
According to the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ 24th annual State of Logistics Report released today, logistics and supply chain managers are continuing to drive inefficiencies out of the business transportation system.
Reducing Furniture Damage in a Global Supply Chain
An efficient supply chain that speeds furniture to customers is a major competitive advantage for American furniture companies. Today, most furniture sold in the United States is imported, and much of it is purchased online. Such a lengthy supply chain increases the risks of damage, but those risks are present any time furniture is transported. Furniture companies eager to reduce costs understand that reducing damage is one important way to cut expenditures, improve efficiency, and increase customer satisfaction.
Monitoring system that ensure quality handling approach to of blood and blood products
In the United States each year, nearly 11 million volunteers donate some 17 million units of whole blood and red blood cells, but much of that safe, transfuseable blood – about 2 percent – is discarded. A failed cold chain and poor management practices are the two greatest contributors to the loss. A comprehensive temperature monitoring strategy can resolve many of the issues that allow good blood to go bad, thus saving valuable resources.
DELIVERING TOMORROW - Towards Sustainable Logistics
This report, “Delivering Tomorrow: Towards Sustainable Logistics,” is the second publication from Deutsche Post DHL to look to the future and follows the publication of the global Delphi study – “Delivering Tomorrow: Customer Needs in 2020 and Beyond” – last year. It focuses on what shapes not only the logistics industry, but decisively influences our common future.
DELIVERING TOMORROW - Customer Logistics Needs in 2020 and Beyond
The global Delphi study, “Delivering Tomorrow − Customer Needs in 2020 and Beyond.” The study helps us forecast groundbreaking new trends in consumer and corporate demand over the next twelve years and beyond.
Logistics 2050 - A Scenario Study - The World in 2050
Join us on our journey into the year 2050. What will influence everyday reality then? Frank Appel, CEO Deutsche Post DHL: "Only those who think about alternatives can devise robust strategies."
DHL to Cut Ribbon on $105M Expansion at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
The logistics company said enhancements include an expanded south ramp for additional wide-body aircraft, a new 180,000-square-foot sorting facility designed to accommodate larger express shipments as well and a facility wide information technology upgrade.
FreightFriend by MercuryGate: The First Social Network for the Transporation Industry
Freightfriend.com is a FREE load and truck posting web site where freight companies and shippers select who can see their postings by inviting their transportation partners as "friends". Now you can post your shipments or equipment in one web site, providing real-time visibility only to your "friends". Now you can access real-time information on all of your "friends" loads and trucks from one web site, where you can easily search and match them to your needs.
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