Logistics Management (Highlands Ranch, CO) articles from May 2009

Logistics Management (Highlands Ranch, CO) archives from May 2009

Apocalypse now.
May 1, 2009... By John A. Gentle, DLP Just when you thought that all the surprises were over, out of nowhere warehouse employees are reporting that drivers are saying that their companies will be sending bids out to shippers for their capacity next year....

2009 Technology Roundtable: Navigating the Storm.(Discussion)(Company overview)
May 1, 2009... By Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director Feeling challenged by the course ahead? Our panel of four leading analysts suggests that some strategic technology investment-coupled with the optimization of what you already have-should help...

Price Trends.
May 1, 2009... Staff Pricing Across the Transportation Modes Trucking Staff Compared to a year ago, the trucking industry cut its average prices by 2% in the first quarter of 2009. The last time the industry presented a year-ago price drop...

Supply Chain Education: Bracing for the Future.
May 1, 2009... By Bridget McCrea In today's hectic and complex business environment, supply chain professionals need to make certain that they have the skills to succeed. That's where education comes in. Today's supply chain organizations are facing...

Sustainability: Your role as a supply chain leader.
May 1, 2009... Narendra Mulani Here are two things that every company should know about sustainability: A high percentage of sustainability imperatives fall into the laps of supply chain decision makers. Sustainability is also an IT issue, an HR...

Strained.
May 1, 2009... By Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor Vietnam and India continue to offer long-term growth potential for companies willing to risk supply chain expansion in these immature, but quickly developing markets. One huge question remains: Is...

WMS: Prompt payback.
May 1, 2009... By Bridget McCrea, Contributing Editor Seeing little promise of an economic recovery in 2009, WMS providers continue to hone their systems for new verticals and work diligently to shorten payback periods for increasingly anxious users....

DHL, UPS end negotiations for domestic airlift deal.
May 1, 2009... By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor Low volumes due to DHL exiting U.S. market seen as driver for deal collapsing; should not hamper international service, analysts say. PLANTATION, Fla. and ATLANTA-While it was far from a done deal, the...

USPS market test could add a new player for LTL-like services.
May 1, 2009... Jeff Berman, Group News Editor WASHINGTON-In a filing submitted to the Postal Regulatory Commission, the United States Postal Service (USPS) said it will kick off a market test this month to provide service that will resemble a...

Truckers urge *Eisenhower-like commitment* in highway bill funding.
May 1, 2009... John D. Schulz, Contributing Editor WASHINGTON-It's the Super Bowl for highway and transportation lobbyists. The current five-year highway trust fund (HTF) reauthorization act expires in September, and there's talk of nearly doubling...

Port Tracker report says monthly volumes hit lowest level in seven years.
May 1, 2009... Jeff Berman, Group News Editor WASHINGTON-While there are some indications that the economy is heading in the right direction, recent data from the monthly Port Tracker report by IHS Global Insight and the National Retail Federation (NRF)...

A closer look at 2009's GRIs.
May 1, 2009... By Ray Bohman Late every fall, as sure as the leaves change color, the shipping public has come to expect UPS and FedEx to announce the general rate increase (GRI) that they'll implement shortly after January 1 on both ground and air...

Shifting Tides.
May 1, 2009... Staff Changing liner schedules could have a lasting effect on the nation's 'mega' gateways. Meanwhile, niche ports are poised to take advantage of the unprecedented pattern with the hope that new fixed schedules may be the rule rather than...

Air cargo: Flying Low.
May 1, 2009... By Karen Theurmer, Contributing Editor Analysts contend that once economic conditions improve the increase in freight activity will spike air freight costs. However, the extent of that recovery depends on how much shippers have permanently...

Management Update.
May 1, 2009... Staff An Executive Summary of Industry News Piracy surcharge . Following the jubilation over the freeing of the Maersk Alabama and its heroic captain last month, shippers began asking if rates will reflect the heightened risk of doing...

Tools for navigation.
May 1, 2009... Mike Levans I'm fairly certain that the results of Logistics Management 's 2009 Software Survey that we released last month didn't surprise a single reader. In retrospect, I wish they had. Overall, software and technology investment is...

5 ways to find hidden warehouse space.
May 1, 2009... By Maida Napolitano, Contributing Editor So, you're struggling with higher inventories and upper management is not about to invest in new warehouse space. Fear not: Our team of experts will help you find space where you think there isn't...