MEMPHIS, Tenn.--FedEx SupplyChain®, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), and an integrated logistics provider, has rolled out new and expanded visibility and control features, as well as new stocking... View More
While 86 percent of consumers are satisfied with the overall experience of shopping online, retailers still have significant opportunity to improve customer satisfaction and their competitive position... View More
Chantilly, Va. – May 30, 2012 – InfinityQS International, Inc., the leading provider of real-time quality control software solutions, today announced its inclusion in the 2012 Supply & Demand... View More
Have you audited your dimensional rating procedures lately? It’s a good idea, since this is an area where seemingly minor calculation differences can amount to significant back charges from your... View More
Fort Myers, Florida June 1, 2012 – With the onset of this year’s hurricane season, global freight bill processor, auditor and advisor Data2Logistics is preparing companies for their inbound... View More
The U.S. and Canadian governments have agreed to mutually recognize each other’s airfreight screening protocols. Under a new agreement, belly-hold cargo screened in either the U.S. or Canada won’t... View More
Washington's Sen. Cantwell says plan is needed to help shippers import, export more efficiently Sen. Maria Cantwell urged the Department of Transportation Thursday to create a multimodal national freight... View More
Kansas City, MO – May 31, 2012 – Fairbanks Scales, Inc., the oldest scale company in the U.S., is announcing the release of the Omega Counting Scale, a counting scale featuring a comprehensive... View More
The ongoing battle between the federal government and motor carriers, brokers, and their customers over the government's controversial "Compliance, Safety, and Accountability (CSA) 2010" truck-safety rating... View More
FedEx Corp. said today it has agreed to buy the Brazilian logistics company Rapidão Cometa LogÃstica e Transportes S.A. for an undisclosed sum. The proposed transaction will mark... View More
FedEx Express has announced plans to establish a new North Pacific regional hub at Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Japan. The US integrator said on Friday that it will expand its presence at the... View More
A new rule issued by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) could cause logistical hurdles, as well as financial complications, for companies seeking to ship electronic items to and from APO, FPO, DPO and other... View More
DHL Global Forwarding's David Goldberg expects "a more normal peak season" Lines could see the freight rate gains of this year on major trades wiped out in the fourth quarter when more vessels enter... View More
The Problem: In February 2010, the sixth-largest earthquake ever recorded shook Chile, causing an estimated $15 billion to $30 billion in damage. One of the businesses affected by the quake was the records... View More
The USPS has been the focal point of many discussions about its destiny. I find this very intriguing… even if some of the discussions border on ludicrous. I recently read that the USPS should get... View More
I just finished reading The Vested Way: How a “What’s In It for We” Mindset Revolutionizes Business Relationships by Kate Vitasek and Karl Manrodt. This invaluable e-book got... View More
There are three principle objectives that apply across all supply chains for both products and services, cross all barriers of culture, distance, language, and are universally understandable by operations,... View More
In my previous article, we learned all about Canada as the number one trading partner with the USA. We also learned about the $248.2 billion of exported goods to Canada in 2010. Most importantly, we learned... View More
The USPS has made it quite clear that its Intelligent Mail initiatives are a main component of its ability to create value for the mail, increase visibility, and reduce operations costs. At all opportunities,... View More
Regional parcel carriers are a vast group and each has its own set of strengths that your organization can leverage to enhance your supply chain. They can provide better transit, white glove services,... View More
