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08/07/2014

How do you choose the right warehouse management system to handle your inventory needs now and in the future? Check out these tips from our blog at AnythingLogistics.com. http://ht.ly/zZ5lj

Whether you're managing a single warehouse, a series of warehouses or a 3PL environment, a warehouse management system (WMS) can be a tremendous...

07/14/2014

UPS and FedEx have announced they will start using dimensional weight pricing for all shipments at the end of this year. What does it mean for shippers? On our blog, we break down how it will impact costs and what changes shippers will need to make to keep costs low.
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UPS has joined FedEx in announcing they will begin using dimensional weight to calculate the billable weight of shipments on all shipments...

07/10/2014

USPS management has seized on 3D printing as a route to a more certain future.

07/09/2014

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Joint initiative is reducing dwell times in Mexico, rail executive says.

07/09/2014

Since April, freight shipments have soared to incredible levels. Freight payments are at their highest point in 15 years, and shipping volume is at a four-year high. The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals is bullish that this short-term turnaround is a sign of a growing economy and bigger things to come. http://ht.ly/yXXH3

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals' 25th annual "State of Logistics Report," sponsored by Penske Logistics, is overflowing with...

07/04/2014

Information and data are just as critical and valuable resources as your products and materials. Using technology such as a warehouse management system (WMS) is essential not just to streamline your own operation but to compete with everyone else who is using technology to better manage and mine information and data. http://ht.ly/yL1yz

Warehouse technology that supports communication and data analysis improves efficiency and reduces waste.

07/03/2014

USPS has announced major Priority Mail rate reductions for commercial shippers. As FedEx and UPS prepare to implement dimensional weight pricing at the end of 2014 that will increase costs for many shippers, this move clearly targets heavier (up to 40 pounds) and low zone shipments (2-5 zones). Some of the rate reductions are more than 50%. How will FedEx and UPS respond? It's a fluid situation, but this price rate is a game changer, especially when dim weight pricing kicks in at the end of 2014. http://ht.ly/yKYtr

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06/17/2014

The annual State of Logistics report from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals. What does this mean for shippers? The report says a big challenge is the shortage of drivers, and that lack of supply along with increased demand for freight shipping and an improving economy will both drive up shipping costs and make scheduling more difficult. Will make it more important to rely on logistics professionals with the ability to utilize a network of freight options. http://ht.ly/y8Tlq

This is going to be a banner year for the logistics industry, says Rosalyn Wilson in the 25th Annual State of Logistics Report. The economy last...

06/13/2014

Key indicator of U.S. freight volume is near its all-time high. A reason why it can be difficult to find capacity at the right price for shippers without logistics management and optimization.

The amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry rose 0.4% in April from March, increasing for the third consecutive month, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Freight Transportation Services Index released Wednesday.

06/10/2014

UPS VP says companies need to overcome "pain of change" and adopt cloud solutions for logistics. http://ht.ly/xQOyg

Cloud technology is affecting the supply chain and logistics industry in a number of key ways, says Boike. From an operational standpoint, its...

06/06/2014

Missouri has been named one of the top states for attracting investment projects by "Area Development" magazine, specifically citing transportation logistics as one of the key industry sectors. http://ht.ly/xITki

Governor Jay Nixon announced Thursday that Area Development magazine has named Missouri as one of only four states to receive a Golden Shovel...

05/28/2014

Are brick and mortar retail stores becoming miniature distribution and fulfillment centers? Are retailers moving in the right direction? Consumers are increasingly wanting easier ways to buy, ship, deliver and return merchandise. Making retail stores a link in the supply chain rather an end point is critical to future success. http://ht.ly/xm8uv

A new report from JLL posits the idea that retail supply chain managers will become increasingly reliant on the conversion of brick-and-mortar...