Other Columns
Opinion
-
Same-Day Delivery? The Real Race is in Both Fulfilment and Delivery
Jun 16, 2014
Several articles are reporting of the potential shut-down of Ebay Now, Ebay’s one-hour courier service. While Ebay denies such a possibility, one wonders how viable a $5.00/one hour service really is.
Written by: Cathy Morrow Roberson
-
Why Logistics Efficiency is More Important Than Ever for Manufacturers
Jun 11, 2014
According to the IDC Manufacturing Insights Report for 2014, the two main things manufacturers need to focus on over the next year is technology and operations.
Written by: Adam Robinson
-
Four Trends In 2014 Transport
Jun 2, 2014
John Wagner Jr. looks at statistics from the logistics industry from April 2014
Written by: John Wagner Jr
-
The Importance of Change Management to a Successful Transportation Management Outsource
May 30, 2014
To fully leverage the benefits of outsourcing transportation management, build a good change management framework, minimize implementation challenges, and plan for the future.
Written by: Jay Freeman
-
A Challenging Freight Forwarding Market Results in Rate Quote Solution From Freightos
May 30, 2014
Freight forwarding, hard hit by economic, modal and lane shifts, seems to be making a recovery.
Written by: Cathy Morrow Roberson
-
The Internet of Things Part 2
May 29, 2014
After a hugely popular first instalment, Steve Brady has written a second article about IoT, further exploring sensor technology.
Written by: Steve Brady
-
Procter & Gamble – Getting Closer to the Customer
May 21, 2014
Procter & Gamble (P&G) reported a 5% increase in profit for its fiscal third quarter (period ending March 2014).
Written by: Cathy Morrow Roberson
-
New AEB White Paper Offers Tips on Delivering Greater Customer Satisfaction
May 15, 2014
Failed or delayed deliveries are damaging, both for a company’s reputation and for customer relations.
Written by: EFT Editor
-
Your Supply Chain: More than an Expense, a Competitive Advantage
May 14, 2014
Often, supply chains are viewed as an unavoidable expense in business—a drain rather than an advantage.
Written by: Chris O'Brien
-
Ever Heard The One About the Talking Lamppost?
May 9, 2014
David Upton looks at how the internet of things has, and might develop in the future. By reviewing a Project run in Bristol in 2013 he explains what the future functions and benefits of IoT may be
Written by: David Upton
-
Movianto CEE Extends Warehouse Facility in the Czech Republic
May 8, 2014
Movianto CEE (Central Eastern Europe) have received approval for the extension of the existing Brno facility by 2,600 sqm (2,470 sqm warehouse plus 130 sqm offices).
Written by: EFT Editor
-
Air and Ocean Shipping Options: The Strategy of Modal Shifts
May 7, 2014
Ursula Borzym provides a comparison between ocean and air shipping and dicusses how modal shift may bring long term benefits and solutions to a supply chain
Written by: Ursula Borzym
-
The Evolution of e-Commerce Logistics
May 2, 2014
Article by Adam Robinson from Cerasis - Published on April 30th 2014
Written by: Adam Robinson
-
What Does Your Global Supply Chain Look Like From 30,000 Feet? Map It
Apr 30, 2014
Nick Schneider – CSCP – CH Robinson, examines how bringing together the different sides of the supply chain can identify extra steps in the process, and potentially eliminate some of them.
Written by: Nick Schneider
-
Analysing EFT’s First S&OP Survey: Part 3, Is It All Worth It?
Apr 29, 2014
This is the final article in a three-part article series analysing the first S&OP survey carried out by eft and Hughenden Consulting.
Written by: Hugh Williams
-
Bad Weather Nips UPS’ Quarterly Operating Profit
Apr 25, 2014
Inclement weather was the culprit for UPS reporting a $106m decline in operating profit for first quarter 2014.
Written by: Cathy Morrow Roberson
-
eft Weekly Newsletter 24th April 2014
Apr 24, 2014
New 2014 Interactive 3PL Warehousing Map; Georgia Logistics Market Snapshot; 3PL Summit Supports Aspire of Illinois
Written by: EFT Editor
-
Latin America – A Region of Great Promise Despite Itself
Apr 24, 2014
Nearsourcing and a growing middle class are presenting great opportunities for Latin America.
Written by: Cathy Morrow Roberson
-
Analysing EFT’s First S&OP Survey: Part 2, Living the S&OP Process
Apr 23, 2014
This is the second in a three-part article series analysing the first S&OP survey carried out by eft and Hughenden Consulting.
Written by: Hugh Williams
-
eft Newsletter 17th April 2014
Apr 22, 2014
S&OP Survey Analysed; Electronics Supply Chain Comes to Amsterdam; JB Hunt Results; 3PLs and CSCOs to Meet in Chicago
Written by: EFT Editor
-
Inditex’s Zara Faces Rising Competition
Apr 22, 2014
Zara’s and its parent company, Inditex, are perhaps the text book for how to do retail supply chain right.
Written by: Cathy Morrow Roberson
-
Analysing eft’s First S&OP Survey: Part 1, How We’re Faring on the Journey
Apr 17, 2014
eft partnered with Hughenden consulting and surveyed 100 shippers to create a three-part article on S&OP as part of an ebook. Here is the first part ‘The journey of S&OP’
Written by: Hugh Williams
-
With Office for iPad, Microsoft Opens Up Not to Expose Vulnerability
Apr 16, 2014
For the first time ever, Microsoft has put its most popular productivity suite onto Apple’s iPad.
Written by: Vivek Sood
-
ASOS’ Not So Secret Weapon to Success – Its Supply Chain
Apr 14, 2014
The retail industry has indeed undergone vast changes over the years – the catalog, big box retailing and the internet – to name a few.
Written by: Cathy Morrow Roberson
-
Happy Supply Chain Day!
Apr 10, 2014
eft has been supporting and promoting the first-ever European Supply Chain Day which is occurring today (April 10th). The idea of the day is to celebrate the success of logistics as well as raise awareness of the great career opportunities that exist...
Written by: eft writers