Feature Stories Archives - Page 50 of 72

January 15, 2011 |

Certifiable Results

SmartWay Partner. ISO. C-TPAT. Cargo Network Service. Cargo 2000. FAST. Logistics service providers attain a multitude of certifications, but what does it mean for shippers? Find out how providers qualify, and what you can gain from working with certified partners.

January 15, 2011 |

Auto Logistics: Revving Up Service Parts Logistics Operations

To boost efficiency and pave the road for global service parts logistics management, Ford is steering a 10-year plan to revamp its service parts network, processes, and technologies. Here is a peek under the hood of Ford’s new “best-in-class plus” operation.

January 15, 2011 |

On the Road: Between the Pines In Florida’s Great Northwest

Panama City, Fla., is primed for economic prosperity, thanks to the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport and a local aerospace and defense research and development facility.

January 15, 2011 |

On the Road: Midnight in Memphis

FedEx primary package facility processes 2,500 items an hour. A behind-the-scenes look reveals how the bustling facility operates. MORE TO THE STORY: A Matter of Choice Destination: Memphis, Tenn. Location: Memphis is the largest city in Tennessee, third-largest city in the U.S. Southeast, located in the southwest corner of the state along the Mississippi […]

January 15, 2011 |

On the Road: Cross-Country Running

Driving across the United States presents insights into the nation’s manufacturing, energy, transportation, and sustainability developments.

January 15, 2011 |

Ask the (M)experts 2011

For an update on what’s new in security, infrastructure, and manufacturing in Mexico since last year’s edition of Ask the (M)experts, Inbound Logistics checked in with a new crop of supply chain leaders and economic development experts— and some of last year’s MVPs.

January 15, 2011 |

Economic Development Outlook: Focus on 2011

Does lingering uncertainty about economic conditions, freight demands, and funding sources pose a threat to industrial real estate development and transportation infrastructure projects?

December 15, 2010 |

Logistics Gets to Work

Good news! Jobs are opening up for logistics professionals as businesses recover from the economic downturn.

December 15, 2010 |

The Shipper’s Guide to Project Logistics

Handling oversized cargo requires a special touch. Here’s how to find a project logistics provider with the know-how to get the job done right.

December 15, 2010 |

Food Logistics: From Farm to Fork

Demand for locally grown food is bringing supply chain sourcing back to its roots.

December 15, 2010 |

Managing a Customer-Driven Supply Chain

When it comes to customer service, shippers want their carriers and 3PLs to provide the complete package.

November 15, 2010 |

Transport Funding: Who Gets the Big Piece of Pie?

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s second round of stimulus funding for infrastructure development exposes a widening gap between U.S. roads, rails, and bridges and government special interests.

November 15, 2010 |

CSCMP Annual Conference: Can We Talk?

Discussed in general sessions and overhead in the hallways: Shippers are focused on reducing risk and managing volatility, developing supplier relationships, and creating supply chain resilience.

November 15, 2010 |

Supply Chain Velocity: Shifting Into Overdrive

When expediting shipments, visibility, communication, and customer service get into gear.

October 15, 2010 |

Reassessing Rail Reregulation

Will rail reregulation untie captive shippers but tie up rail productivity?

September 15, 2010 |

Trucking Alert: Steep Grade Ahead

A capacity shortage and a driver deficit that’s likely to grow worse are putting the squeeze on companies that ship by truck. Times like these call for shifting gears and trying new tactics.

September 15, 2010 |

Exclusive Research: Trucking Perspectives 2010

Every place you turn there are signs pointing to where the motor freight industry is treading—both good and bad. Near coastal ports and along hinterland highways, at truck stops and across borders, the day-to-day travels of shippers and carriers alike expose the hairpin turns and straightaways that are emerging in an otherwise shiftless economy. Around […]

August 15, 2010 |

Consumer Packaged Goods: Lightening the Load

Sorting through logistics challenges can be a dirty job for CPG companies. But well-planned manufacturing, smart packaging, and cost-effective transportation can help wash away inefficiencies from any supply chain cycle.