ProMat 2013: Final thoughts from the show
January 28, 2013
Here are some of the things to be watching over the next year in the materials handling sector.
Supply Chain and Logistics Technology: Maximizing ROI from technology
January 1, 2013
Logistics and supply chain professionals gain practical advice on how to build a solid business case for investing in supply chain technology—and how to make sure you’re getting the biggest bang for your buck once it’s implemented.
Lift Truck Management Tips: Power Options—The hunt for operational efficiencies
January 1, 2013
Industry experts present their customers' pain points around fuel and energy and offer tips to ensure efficient and productive fleets.
Moore on Pricing Part 2: The pallet classification debate
January 1, 2013
Editors Note: Peter Moore’s November column titled "What’s the CCSB doing now"? stirred quite a bit of reaction from carriers, analysts, as well the Commodity Classification Standards Board (CCSB). This month Logistics Management also offers as a response from Joel Ringer, chairman of the CCSB.
CCSB responds to Moore’s November Pricing column
December 19, 2012
The Commodity Classification Standards Board (CCSB) has received a number of inquiries from users of the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) regarding Peter Moore’s column in the November 2012 issue of Logistics Management. These inquiries relate to the suggestion by Mr. Moore that a recent action by the CCSB to reclassify pallets has resulted in a far-reaching change to the classification of palletized freight and to the information that shippers of palletized freight must show on bills of lading at...
IDC Manufacturing Insights releases Top 10 Predictions for 2013
December 14, 2012
To support the productive enterprise, supply chains must embrace resiliency and become “massively multidimensional.”
Robots prove their mettle in the warehouse
November 12, 2012
Leadership summit unites robotics leaders and newcomers in search of problems that need solving.
2012 Warehouse/DC Operations Survey: Mixed signals
November 1, 2012
A record response reveals that readership is divided in terms of investment: one side remains cautious, while the other is on the verge of making significant changes to their warehouse/DC operations. How have your operations emerged from the Great Recession?
E-commerce changing warehousing and fulfillment solutions
October 29, 2012
The warehousing and fulfillment markets are undergoing significant changes as companies incorporate e-commerce into their overall strategy
E-Commerce impact measured on warehousing
October 25, 2012
The warehousing and fulfillment markets are undergoing significant changes as companies incorporate e-commerce into their overall strategy
Warehouse & DC Management: Moving toward smarter lift trucks
October 1, 2012
Fleet management software is evolving from a tool to track truck maintenance to a platform to drive deeper process improvements.
Warehouse & Distribution Best Practices Special Report: Creating competitive advantage
October 1, 2012
We examine how warehouse and distribution center design and operations have evolved to play a critical role in meeting overall business objectives in today’s multi-channel world.
National Retail Federation calls on ILA, USMX to resolve differences
August 27, 2012
In a letter to ILA President Harold Daggett and USMX Chairman and CEO James Capo, NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said that the NRF is urging both parties to immediately resume contract negotiations, with the September 30 deadline creeping up.
Understanding the economic lifespan of lift trucks
July 1, 2012
More savvy lift truck fleet managers are realizing that buying, renting, or leasing practices set the tone for future savings.
How automation improves warehousing and materials handling
June 1, 2012
More companies are looking to materials handling automation to improve processes, streamline shipping operations, and lower supply chain operating costs. We asked 10 leading systems integrators what the future of automation holds in store.
Viewpoint: How warehouse/ DC automation is changing logistics
June 1, 2012
在每一个物流管理(LM)我们开发的问万博2.0app下载题ote an article to the growing importance that warehouse and distribution center (DC) operations are playing in transportation and overall logistics management.
Amware Logistics LLC brings ParcelPort into the fold
May 24, 2012
Amware officials said that ParcelPort will be integrated into Amware Logistics Services LLC as Amware Fulfillment Services.
How lift truck fleet managers can improve efficiencies and reduce costs
May 1, 2012
With a few simple prescriptions, lift truck fleet managers can plan for the unplanned, reduce costs, and ramp up productivity and safety measures.
2012 Warehouse/DC Equipment and Technology Survey: Momentum stalled
March 1, 2012
Our 2012 exclusive study finds that overall market uncertainty has curtailed materials handling infrastructure spending and has increased facility consolidation and engineered process improvements. Cost containment has returned as the most important issue of the day.
Warehouse & DC Management: Decoding the mysteries of fleet management
January 1, 2012
Lift truck owners want it and are ready to spend money on it—but they’re not sure exactly what it means. These guidelines will help take the mystery out of implementing a comprehensive fleet management program from start to finish.