Logistics Management (Highlands Ranch, CO) articles from February 2006

Logistics Management (Highlands Ranch, CO) archives from February 2006

New Services.
February 1, 2006... Staff Matson Navigation has launched its new China-Long Beach Express service, replacing its joint service with APL, which expired earlier this month. Matson has invested some $365 million in vessel, container, and terminal assets to...

Leiner Reshapes Fulfillment Operation.
February 1, 2006... By Michael A. Levans, Chief Editor New picking systems and an "on the fly" DC renovation helped Leiner Health Products change the way it manages order fulfillment. Cost per-case-shipped is down 75 percent. One afternoon in 2003, Phil...

Price Trends.
February 1, 2006... Elizabeth Baatz Pricing Across the Transportation Modes Trucking Elizabeth Baatz Average prices charged by U.S. trucking companies fell 0.9% from November to December. That drop was mirrored by the truckload segment of the...

Maximizing value through supplier relationship management.(Company Profile)
February 1, 2006... Patrick M. Byrne Conventional wisdom states that about 80 percent of a typical company's revenue comes from 20 percent of its customers. A similar mantra exists in procurement: In many organizations, 20 percent of the vendor base supplies...

What's the Right Role for Global 3PLs?
February 1, 2006... By John Kerr The big logistics players are getting bigger and more capable. But they shouldn't always be the default choice for shippers mapping out global strategies. When General Motors signed over its global logistics activities to...

How to navigate the TMS landscape.
February 1, 2006... By Bridget Mccrea, Contributing Editor TMS options are increasing even as the vendor lineup continues to change. How can shippers find their way to the right product? The pressing need to cut costs and become more efficient is driving...

U.S providers bring expertise to China domestic service.
February 1, 2006... By Jeff Berman, Senior Editor YRC, Schneider put down deeper roots in an effort to help U.S. shippers overcome infrastructure and regulatory barriers. BEIJING--China's burgeoning economy continues to attract U.S.-based transportation...

Duncan: U.S. needs a unified transportation strategy.
February 1, 2006... John Schulz, Contributing Editor WASHINGTON--Contributing Editor John Schulz spoke with Douglas G. Duncan, president and CEO of FedEx Freight, during Duncan's recent visit to Washington, D.C. Duncan discussed the nation's infrastructure...

Steve Tinghitella, longtime LM editor.
February 1, 2006... Staff MASSAPEQUA, NY--Logistics Management regrets to report that longtime editor/publisher Steve Tinghitella has passed away. He was 90. Tinghitella joined Traffic Management , the original title of Logistics Management , in 1962 and...

Starbucks' Stevens earns bragging rights for 2006.
February 1, 2006... Staff WALTHAM, Mass.--Congratulations to Jim Stevens, senior project manager, supply chain operations for Starbucks Coffee Company, for winning this year's Logistics Quiz. Jim's name was pulled from among those of 55 readers who scored 100...

Just about everything is negotiable.
February 1, 2006... Ray Bohman All less-than-truckload (LTL) motor carriers have established standard policies regarding classification, shipping rules, pricing, surcharges, and packaging requirements. These standards apply to all of their customers, but the...

USDA-approved lift tables for sanitary applications.
February 1, 2006... Staff Southworth Products Corp. now offers a line of stainless steel lift tables designed for use in applications that require sanitary washdowns. The USDA-approved units are available in 2,500- and 4,000-pound capacities. The motor is...

New, low cab-over-engine truck debuts.
February 1, 2006... Staff Sterling Truck Corporation will introduce a new, low cab-over-engine truck in Classes 3, 4, and 5 next month. The vehicle will feature a low operating cost, competitive pricing, and the necessary configurations for all popular body...

Void-fill pillows offer lower cost per cubic foot.
February 1, 2006... Staff Automated Packaging Inc.'s AirPouch Express 3 is a portable, benchtop unit that produces strips of air pillows at a speed of more than 50 feet per minute. It weighs 35 pounds and has a footprint of 20 inches x 12 inches. Its quiet,...

Energy-efficient folding door for cold storage.
February 1, 2006... Staff The Barrier Fold bi-folding cooler/freezer door from Rite-Hite uses the patent-pending Thermal Air Seal system to create a tight, conforming seal at the top of the door frame. Its efficient, high-velocity blower/defrost system...

The supply chain lesson of the "Iron Hills".
February 1, 2006... James Aaron Cooke, Contributing Editor History buffs like to read accounts of old military campaigns to glean the lessons of war for future insight. In this age of instant communication, then, it should come as no surprise that the U.S....

Logistics and the Law Double Trouble.
February 1, 2006... By William J. Augello, Esq. A legal expert takes aim at two developments that could spell trouble down the road. The gradual deregulation of all four modes of carriage during the past 28 years has had a significant impact on shippers'...

Devoted to you--.
February 1, 2006... By Toby B. Gooley, Managing Editor -- And your seafood, live plants, antiques, and more. Service providers that specialize in one commodity have the expertise to give your shipments the tender, loving care they need. Can providers of...

Management Update.
February 1, 2006... Staff An executive summary of industry news Fuel costs have hit the trucking industry harder than originally thought. After the federal government issued updated fuel- consumption data, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) revised...

A new tradition rolls on.
February 1, 2006... Michael A. Levans, Chief Editor Its safe to say that we can add our annual Best Practices in Logistics Awards to the long list of editorial traditions we've created at Logistics Management . In 2005 the number of entries more than doubled...