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Homeland Security announces supply chain crisis plan

U. S. Secretary of Homeland Security outlines counterterrorism contingency plan for the global supply chain

CSCMP Europe focuses on supply chain management

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals is gearing up for its eighth European conference

FedEx transport giant pandas to France

The successful shipment of 3-year-old giant pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi from China by FedEx marks the first time in a decade that the species have visited France

Coyote Logistics continues rapid ascension

As one of the fastest growing supply chain companies in the world, Coyote Logistics plans to add 400 jobs in the Chicago area in 2012

Strait of Hormuz's potential supply chain impact

INSIGHT offers its thoughts on how Iran's potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz would affect the global supply chain

Dunkin' Donuts signs long-term supply chain deal

National DCP inks long-term exclusive supply chain deal with Dunkin' Donuts to handle distribution and procurement

E2open's Top 5 Supply Chain Trends for 2012

With 2012 right around the corner, E2open CEO Mark Woodward contributes his Top 5 logistics trends that all supply chain managers should take into account

Changes at the top for express shipper APC Overnight

APC Overnight Managing Director Ivor Skinner retires, with the UK express logistics leader is still on track for continuing success

Canadian Pacific Logistics boosts energy supply chain

By offering a solution to deliver wind energy components internationally, Canadian Pacific Logistics helps energy supply chain

FedEx delivers two giant pandas to Scotland

The FedEx Panda Express landed in Edinburgh International Airport, transporting two giant pandas direct from China

APC Overnight's fast track to the top

Owning the UK's largest next-day delivery network, APC Overnight sets itself apart in the courier industry

DHL partners with Nokia to bolster Saudi Arabia SCM

Nokia's three-year partnership with DHL aims to aid Saudi Arabian supply chain management

FedEx projects record-breaking day

North American shipper FedEx projects Dec. 12 as the busiest day in company history

Free holiday shipping numbers increase

More and more e-commerce companies are offering free shipping this holiday season, Stamps.com reports

DHL releases Global Connectedness Index

Global Connectedness Index (GCI) by DHL provides a country-by-country logistics analysis of the world

Gunman opens fire on Chicago FedEx facility

FedEx gunman opened fire on a Chicago FedEx facility before fatally shooting himself; no other injuries reported

Amazon Kindle Fire ships one day early

Thanks to smart supply chain management, Amazon's Kindle Fire shipping out today

UPS Store launches military veteran's initiative

'Operation Enduring Opportunity' by UPS designed to create 75,000 Jobs for U.S. military veterans, families

A Year-End Review of Shipping Costs

Spend Management Experts take a look at 2011 shipping costs. Are you getting the most out of your dollar?

Sears offers free holiday season online shipping

To fight a revenue decline, Sears offers free holiday season shipping on purchases over $99

FedEx forecasts record holiday season shipping numbers

Despite projecting to ship a record 260 million packages this holiday season, FedEx doesn't expect higher revenue

U.S. free trade agreement sparks shipping debate

Shippers will benefit from the U.S. free trade agreement with South Korea, but manufacturing could suffer

Could your iPhone 4S arrive Wednesday?

Reports are circling that Apple's iPhone 4S could start arriving at homes two days before its official release date

Thailand flooding impacts automobile supply chain

Honda's automobile supply chain among the hardest hit in Thailand flooding

Piracy costs global shipping $9B each year

According to the Indian National Shipowners Organization, Somalian pirates are costing the shipping industry $9B annually

Billions of tons of food wasted in global supply chain

UN's Global Food Losses and Waste report claims 1.4 billion tons of food is wasted each year due to supply chain inefficiencies

3PL study notes hurdles in the electronics supply chain

Part Two of Capgemini's 3PL study looks at some of the challenges supply chain managers in the electronics industry must overcome

Annual 3PL study reveals trends in logistics industry

The 16th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study by Capgemini examines the global outsourced logistics market

Biofuel research could benefit green supply chain

U.S. Department of Agriculture invests $136M in biofuel research, which could be used to help green shipping

Express Shipping Services Breakdown

We took a look at DHL, UPS and FedEx to see what types of express shipping services these logistics leaders provide

Supply chain execution goes mobile

AEB International's Claire Umney discusses how mobile apps have made an impact in the supply chain world

An inside look at UPS Worldport

UPS Worldport utilizes state-of-the-art automated systems to ship hundreds of thousands of packages daily

Tesco Big Price Drop helped by supply chain management

Smart supply chain management plays a big role in Tesco's Big Price Drop program

Handle with Care: 2012 London Olympics

UK firms don't view the 2012 London Games as a major supply chain disruptor; Oracle's Andrew Spence says its time to wake up

In Transit: Paragon's transportation solutions

Paragon's transportation optimization software improves specialist truck and trailer use

Top Logistics CEOs

Supply Chain Digital takes a look at the logistics leaders who keep their businesses (and the world's cargo) moving in the right direction

Hurricane Irene Supply Chain Roundup

Supply Chain Digital breaks down all the supply chain and logistics implications surrounding Hurricane Irene

Roadrunner Transportation to acquire Prime Logistics

Roadrunner Transportation Systems announces merger agreement with Prime Logistics Corporation

Minimal supply chain impact from Steve Jobs resignation

Apple founder and chief executive Steve Jobs resigns, but the company's supply chain is in excellent hands under new CEO Tim Cook

Contact lost with Russian space freighter

Space supply chain in flux following communications problems surrounding supply ship bound for International Space Station

DHL to sponsor Manchester United training kit

DHL's landmark training kit sponsorship deal with Manchester United reportedly worth £40 million

Libyan medical supply chain recovering from civil war

The World Health Organization will ship essential drugs and medical supplies to aid Libya's people during the civil war

Google Logistics?

Google purchases electronic shipping notification patent, raising questions about a potential foray into the shipping market

UPS releases medical supply chain report

UPS' Pain in the Supply Chain survey says most healthcare executives will make supply chain investments within 5 years

FedEx raises North American shipping prices

Facing rising fuel prices, FedEx increases shipping rates 6.8 percent for freight shipments between the U.S., Canada and Mexico

Making the case for a contract carriage arrangement

With fleet costs rising, trucks and trailers expert Ryder suggests outsourcing transportation services

The Long Haul: A Double-Dip Recession?

The fear of a double-dip recession could come at the cost of innovation and efficiency, according to BravoSolution's Paul Martyn

In Transit: Cloud Technology and Docking Systems

Scheduling dock times with cloud technology can help the environment and help drive profit

UPS raises North American shipping rates

United Parcel Service will increase its less-than-truckload shipping costs 6.9 percent in North America

FedEx talks supply chain logistics

One of the largest global logistics companies, FedEx offers supply chain solutions worldwide


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