Purchasing's logistics channel covers best practices case studies in transportation management and sourcing, managing logistics costs and inbound logistics and supply chain management.
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Ocean carriers push more container rate hikes amid volume declines
Dave Hannon, November 5, 2009WTSA pushes freight rate hikes More -
Obama administration to review truckers' Hours of Service rules yet again
Dave Hannon, October 29, 2009Trucking regulations to get yet another review More -
Stifel: LTL rates to remain low through first quarter
Dave Hannon, October 21, 2009
Fuel surcharges are less of a concern in negotiations with carriers this year More
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Diesel prices spike 10¢ this week
Dave Hannon, October 20, 2009Second weekly jump pushes diesel prices to 11-month high More -
Freight demand shows more signs of pickup
By David Hannon, October 15, 2009Demand for freight in the U.S. continues to show signs demand is gradually picking up and buyers need to make sure their carriers are ready for it. U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) reported in September that its Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 1. More -
CSCMP 2009: Cautious optimism drives supply chain planning
By David Hannon, October 15, 2009Speakers and attendees at the 2009 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals conference in Chicago in September were expressing some cautious optimism about the economic outlook and its impact on logistics and supply chain. In fact, many of the discussions focused on getting the right inventory levels, supplier and carrier relationships and demand visibility in place to meet the coming d... More -
Bulk Freight Rates Sink
October 15, 2009The baltic dry index, which measures dry bulk ocean freight rates in a collection of lanes, has dropped steadily from a recent peak in June above 4,000 to its close Sept. 23 of 2,175. Reuters reports that average Capesize earnings, for example, fell to $23,762 in late September, down 74% from their June peak. More -
Reliance Network gets DOJ's okay to bid collectively
By David Hannon, October 15, 2009The Reliance Network, a collection of six regional LTL carriers, received Department of Justice clearance in September to bid jointly on LTL contracts as one entity. "Based on representations made by the applicants, the proposed conduct is not likely to reduce competition in regional LTL truck transportation markets and could enhance competition in the long haul LTL market," the Department of J... More
News from the Web
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Source: www.supplychainbrain.com
Date: 05-27-2009 04:53:32 GMTLogistics news: ISM takes steps to re-launch Logistics and Transportation Group
Source: Logistics Management
Date: 11-02-2009 15:23:05 GMTSupply chain and logistics: Logistics leader is honored for industry and humanitarian contributions
Source: Modern Materials Handling
Date: 11-02-2009 00:00:00 GMTCEVA Names New EVP For SOPAC Business
Source: www.logistics-business-review.com
Date: 10-28-2009 00:00:00 GMT
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Now Playing: Hot-rolled-steel price hikes are slowing
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- Hot-rolled-steel price hikes are slowing
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September 28, 2009
True leaders come with true hearts
A friend of mine told me that the heart of a leader must be a caring one. Without...
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September 08, 2009
Do you guide, or do you order?
If you are a good communicator, people will look up to you, seek your opinion,...
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August 31, 2009
How do you forecast?
A few years ago, a friend of mine that was the purchasing and inventory control...
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Back to School
August 31, 2009
Procurement's Call to Service
I’ve been fascinated with all of the pomp and pageantry surrounding the...
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the current hours of service benefit only the companys not the drivers,as a...
k sanchez– 10/30/2009 2:46:19 PM EDT
in response to Obama administration to review truckers' Hours of Service rules yet againI have purchased items that arrive from the other side of the world. Why does it...
Mary– 9/15/2009 1:06:18 PM EDT
in response to How do you forecast?A border agreement on trucking could work both ways, our trucks would be allowed...
Mary– 8/29/2009 10:38:25 AM EDT
in response to Mexican trucking issue: It's in my backyardWith the lack of available credit, thigs are only going to get worse as the cycle...
William C. Fontanazza– 8/28/2009 3:01:40 PM EDT
in response to Supplier deliveries slow as business conditions pick up
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Recession Reaction
Want more tips and strategies on how to manage your spend in the recession? Listen to a Purchasing.com exclusive audiocast including recorded segments from interviews with several top procurement executives including:
Tom Linton, LG ElectronicsLaurie Manderbach, TIAA-CREFEric Sandford, OmniSource SoutheastLara Nichols, Tyco International
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Success Stories from the Trenches: Collaborative Design Series - Polaris
Purchasing Senior Editor Susan Avery interviews Dave Dickirson, Director of Powertrain Purchasing for Polaris Industries on the company's close design collaboration with fuel system supplier Bosch.
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