Logistics Management (Highlands Ranch, CO) articles from June 2008

Logistics Management (Highlands Ranch, CO) archives from June 2008

Light at the end of the tunnel?
June 1, 2008... John Schulz, Contributing Editor Stung by the steep rise in rail freight rates, chemical shipping companies are fighting to prevent further increases. Fuel costs will be the wild card A powerful combination of political pressure in a...

Are we ready to sacrifice...yet?
June 1, 2008... By Wayne Bourne The readers of this magazine are very aware of the fact that fuel prices are behaving rather poorly this past 18 months or so. As Logisticians we have seen the price per barrel almost double since mid-2007. You are all...

The Fine Art of Persistence.
June 1, 2008... By Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director By creating strategic sourcing teams consisting of purchasing, operations, and logistics personnel, Ashland Inc. has cut its TL costs, ushered in carrier accountability, streamlined its carrier...

Harper Brush Makes a Clean Sweep.
June 1, 2008... By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor Cramped quarters swept the broom and brush maker into a new facility--and a leaner frame of mind--that's improved inventory accuracy, eliminated costly production floor bottlenecks, and ultimately cut...

Sun Microsystems Reels in the Best Bids.
June 1, 2008... By Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor After utilizing a best-in-class "e-sourcing" program for general procurement, the technology provider decided to try the same methodology with its logistics operations. It wasn't easy, but the kinks...

Warning about forklift weight gain.
June 1, 2008... By Tom Andel Any time a writer receives reader input, whether critical or complimentary, it's a cause for celebration. First, it proves people are reading your stuff. Second, it gives you a topic for another column. Consultant and trainer...

Price Trends.
June 1, 2008... By Elizabeth Baatz, Thinking Cap Solutions Pricing Across the Transportation Modes Trucking Elizabeth Baatz The affects of the high cost of diesel and increasing fuel surcharges have emerged in Labor Department surveys. In...

Five "good behaviors" that are key to global sourcing.
June 1, 2008... By Narendra Mulani Last month we launched a discussion of international procurement organizations (IPOs)--shared services entities staffed with specialized teams that perform dedicated order- and logistics-management functions. We also...

Emerging Market Strategy: Managing in Flux.(Company overview)
June 1, 2008... By Bill Read, Accenture and Michael Tse, Accenture Emerging and developing markets will be the key battleground for many U.S. companies in the years ahead; however, rising labor costs, increasing shipping costs, and shifting demographics...

Can you see me now?
June 1, 2008... By Bridget McCrea, Contributing Editor Combine the tightening global regulatory environment with the fact that more domestic shippers are involved with international trade, and it's clear to see why the need for Global Trade Management...

DPWN rolls out plans for DHL Express U.S. restructuring.
June 1, 2008... By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor DHL expects to partner with UPS for airlift and USPS for last mile. Analysts suggest that there are pros and cons for shippers. BONN, Germany and PLANTATION, Fla.--Following months of speculation...

*P3* backers push appeal for higher transport, infrastructure spending--but with higher costs.
June 1, 2008... By John D. Schulz, Contributing Editor WASHINGTON--As the nation struggles with an aging and outdated transportation infrastructure, private capital and increased reliance on toll revenue will play a major role in funding future projects....

Jevic Transportation halts operations.
June 1, 2008... By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor DELANCO, N.J.--Due to various market conditions, Jevic Transportation Inc., a regional less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier providing services in the Northeast, announced it has discontinued operations as of...

Controlling fuel surcharges.
June 1, 2008... By Ray Bohman If you're keeping an eye on your LTL and TL motor carrier freight bills, you're seeing a rapid increase in your fuel surcharges. As of Monday, May 12, the national average price for a gallon of diesel fuel hit $4.337--a near...

3PL Market Update: The shift is on.
June 1, 2008... By John Paul Quinn, Contributing Editor While the global 3PL market continues to outstrip domestic performance, shippers and their logistics providers are reassessing overseas strategies as the geographic fundamentals of sourcing begin to...

3PL Contract Renewals: An Opportunity for the Taking.
June 1, 2008... By Alan L. Saipe and Nicholas Seiersen Whenever a 3PL contract comes up for renewal, you have an opportunity to improve your supply chain. Following are the highlights of an in-depth study of contract renewal situations that can help you...

Ocean Carriers: Under Pressure.
June 1, 2008... By Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor Rising fuel prices and regulatory mandates to go "green" are placing new pressures on the ocean carrier industry. Despite these factors, industry analysts say shippers can still benefit with better...

Bulk/break-bulk: Preparing for resurgence.
June 1, 2008... By Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor New domestic and international orders for food, energy, and construction materials could help many U.S. growers and manufacturers turn the economy around, say bulk/break-bulk shipping industry experts....

Management Update.
June 1, 2008... Staff An Executive Summary of Industry News Quake aid response is commendable. In a massive show of strength and cooperation, shippers and carriers worldwide were using their logistical know-how to bring humanitarian aid to earthquake...

And the winners are...
June 1, 2008... By Michael A. Levans, Group Editorial Director Following tradition, I'd like to thank the more than 50 logistics and supply chain managers who took the time to enter our 2008 Best Practices in Logistics Management Awards program....

More cheap tricks.
June 1, 2008... By Maida Napolitano, Contributing Editor Looking to make your DC or warehouse more productive? Here are 22 "tricks of the trade" you can implement immediately without busting your budget. In one of my first design projects, I remember...