Global Logistics

Master Lock Finds The Right Combination For Supply-Chain Improvements

December 1, 2000

Costly automation and price cuts weren't working. A new approach centered on increased outsourcing, flexible manufacturing and distribution, and establishing operations in Mexico. Now, Master Lock is saving money and getting new products to market faster.

A Fertile Ground For Efficient Supply Chains

July 1, 2000

A series of successful logistics partnerships belies Latin America's reputation for poor communications, outdated infrastructure and unreliable service.

Dana: Distance No Barrier To Serving the U.S.

July 1, 2000

SPECIAL ISSUE: GLOBAL SUPPLY-CHAIN PARTNERSHIPS - Ford: How to Maintain a 10,000-Mile Supply Line

July 1, 2000

SPECIAL ISSUE: GLOBAL SUPPLY-CHAIN PARTNERSHIPS - Toyota: Just-in-Time vs. Just-in-Case

July 1, 2000

SPECIAL ISSUE: GLOBAL SUPPLY-CHAIN PARTNERSHIPS - Whirlpool: Connecting Pieces of a Big Puzzle

July 1, 2000

Ericsson Frees Capital By Restructuring Supply Chain

June 1, 2000

Kurt C. Hoffman

The consumer products division of Ericsson, the Swedish telecommunications giant, found additional dollars to invest in its capital-intensive business by outsourcing inbound logistics and shifting responsibility for inventory management to vendors.

At Cisco Systems, The Internet Is Both Business And Business Model

May 1, 2000

The market leader in networking hardware creates a single enterprise of channel partners, connected by the internet, with stunning results.

Kodak Focuses on Shared-Use Solution in Europe

February 1, 2000

Jean V. Murphy

As Kodak's European business changed in response to economic union and various internal factors, the company needed a logistics solution that would provide greater flexibility and lower overhead costs at key facilities. It opted for outsourcing with a shared-use approach, a concept that was given an unusual and innovative twist in the U.K. with partner MSAS Global Logistics.

Fujitsu Partners With FedEx To Boost Performance of Notebook Business

November 1, 1999

Kurt C. Hoffman

Fujitsu PC needed help with its notebook operation, which was suffering from both excess inventory and slow deliveries. It turned to FedEx for a total logistics solution and now is getting the results it wanted - but the start-up was far from smooth.

Global Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding global logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods faster and farther around the world than ever before through global logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during global shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As transportation and distribution services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using global logistics solutions to power their supply chains.