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The Most Overlooked DC Performance Strategy

Logistics Viewpoints

In fact, a study by LinkedIn found that 70% of employees would not work at a leading company if it meant they had to tolerate a bad workplace culture. Technology presents an opportunity for a company to differentiate itself and upgrade its work environment. These traits all present great opportunities to automate.

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Scan Global Logistics takes first step into UK

Logistics Business Magazine

The Nordic-based logistics forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has purchased Horizon International Cargo Limited , a traditional air and ocean forwarder headquartered in the UK. ” Up to this point, Scan Global Logistics has not had a presence in the UK.

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Six strategic challenges – global logistics integration and the state of professional discourse

Logistics in War

The recent increases in sealift and airlift capabilities in the ADF will not have gone unnoticed by the US, and whilst US military logistics capabilities are considerable, they may not always be positioned or available to meet responsiveness requirements. Does the ADF Joint Logistics Enterprise Strategy (2016-2021) – ( ed.

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Transportation costs drive regional divide

Logistics Business Magazine

The study, conducted by Economist Impact, surveyed executive-level participants representing businesses in 26 major countries across the globe. The research was commissioned by DP World , global logistics company and a key participant in the World Logistics Passport.

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Supply Chain Predictions for 2018

Material Handling and Logistics

According to a recent study by Pew Research study, 80% of consumers make online purchases, compared to just 22% in 2000. 2018 will be about predicting the future, not just about understanding the present. Ajay Chidrawar, VP, global product management & customer success, CGS. E-Commerce: Combating the Amazon Effect.

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Hoping and planning for the best: understanding war without logistics

Logistics in War

In peace, militaries were so consumed with logistics activities that the ‘business of defence’ had made every member of the staff a logistician in one form or another. Logistics was increasingly a determinant of strategy, while itself remaining influenced by the outcomes of strategic decisions. Yet we heard so little about it.

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How To Be Inclusive in 4 Not-So-Easy Steps

Blue Grace Logistics

A recent study from Congress found that while 46% of the national workforce is made up of women, females hold only 24% of transportation and warehousing jobs. work in truck transportation, 8% own logistics firms and 6.6% Of that 24%, 12.5% are truck drivers.