Feature Stories
E-Commerce Network Posts Profit, Holds First Conferences
Elemica, the virtual supply chain management network for chemicals, reports $50 billion worth of transactions for the fiscal year just ended and will hold its first Supply Chain Collaboration Conference at Ashland Inc. facilities in Dublin, Ohio.
Univar Acquires Dow Canada Inorganics Distribution
Univar Canada, based in Vancouver, has signed an agreement to purchase Dow Canada's western Canada caustic soda distribution assets. Those include all related supply and sales contracts, as well as storage and transportation assets and a proprietary fleet of 374 railcars.
Logistics at Sea Level
Ocean, rail, and intermodal leaders discuss why capacity concerns, infrastructure inadequacies, and a paucity of policy keep them up at night.
Rockin' Rail
For years the rails sang the blues. Now they rock around the clock. Could rail transport soon be the leader of the pack?
Drum Beaters
Bulk containers and 55-gallon drums continue to duke it out. Bulk containers are the heavyweight favorite, but the venerable drum has not yet gone down for the count.
Setting Sites On Tomorrow
Third-parties and economic development interests can help businesses look beyond the basics to find sites fit for today and tomorrow.
Case Studies
DC Solutions
Blue Bell Creameries Licks Its Storage Shortage
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Creating Calm from Chaos
By automating and reorganizing its warehouse, Red-L Distributors cuts costs and creates a cleaner, safer, less frantic work environment.
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Greg Schwartz: Smooth Operator
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Managing Expedited Freight Costs
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A New and Different Kind Of International Air Cargo Facility
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Know Your Freight Costs
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Web Services Add Sizzle to Shipper-LSP Integration
Risks and RewardsC. Daniel Negron
Your Services Are Expanding...Are You Covered?
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The Shipper Empire Strikes Back