In this Issue:
- 36th Annual Quest for Quality Awards: Winners in the spotlight
- 2019 Ocean Cargo Roundtable
- ERP Update
- Finding and fighting counterfeits
- Quarterly Transportation Market Update: Air Cargo
Logistics Management Magazine Archives
August 2019 Logistics Management
August 12, 2019 · The staff of Logistics Management (LM) is honored to present the logistics and transportation community with the results of our 36th Annual Quest for Quality Survey
August 12, 2019 · As 2019 began, we read several analyst reports predicting a more disciplined market with modest upward pressure on prices for ocean freight.
August 12, 2019 · Voice solutions are as diverse as the algorithms and analytics driving them—exposing new opportunities.
August 12, 2019 · The ocean cargo industry has been characterized of late as being plagued by cultural dysfunction, keeping it mired in a sea of debt and service constraints. Our maritime experts reflect on how systemic change may lead to recovery.
August 12, 2019 · As logistics, transportation, and the end-to-end supply chain gain prominence in the C-suite, large ERP vendors continue to enhance their supply chain management offerings to serve both new and existing customers.
August 12, 2019 · Determining if there are counterfeit products in your supply chain is no easy task. How do you know if you’re buying and using true products from your suppliers and distribution channels?
August 12, 2019 · Ongoing trade tensions, pricing volatility and slack demand have kept the air cargo market on hold for most of this year. However, industry analysts say that a new set of factors could reverse the trend by peak season.
August 11, 2019 · Probably not. But as you’re about to read, plenty of opportunities are available to spend too much too often if you ignore proper maintenance.
August 2, 2019 · Learn about the 36th Annual Quest for Quality Award winners for Air Carriers / Air Freight Forwarders
August 2, 2019 · Learn about the 36th Annual Quest for Quality Award winners for Third Party Logistics (3PL) Carriers
August 1, 2019 · Learn about the 36th Annual Quest for Quality Award winners for Truckload (TL) Carriers
August 1, 2019 · Learn about the 36th Annual Quest for Quality Award winners for North American Ports
August 1, 2019 · Learn about the 36th Annual Quest for Quality Award winners for Rail/ Inter-modal Freight Carriers
August 1, 2019 · Learn about the 36th Annual Quest for Quality Award winners for Truckload (TL) Carriers
August 1, 2019 · Learn about the 36th Annual Quest for Quality Award winners for Regional Less than Truckload (LTL) Carriers
August 1, 2019 · Learn about the 36th Annual Quest for Quality Award winners for National & Multi-Region Less than Truckload (LTL) Carriers.
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