/ Technology

Kroger employs the web to better execute its supply chain

To keep inbound goods moving to stores in a timely manner, Kroger is rolling out a corporatewide web-based transportation management system that combines supply chain visibility with shipment optimization.

Posted 03/27/2003Kurt PetersPost a comment

Driving Up Margins

How web-based transportation management helps retailers get around the rising cost of fuel.

Posted 09/30/2008Internet RetailerPost a comment

In the driver’s seat

Retailers are taking control of the logistics of product delivery to warehouses and stores—but at a cost in dollars and supplier relations.

Posted 10/31/2003Internet RetailerPost a comment

/ Press Release

Global Supply Chain Solutions Company Hires Transportation President: Greg Sanders to Lead Transportation Services for OHL

Brentwood, Tenn. (March 17, 2010) – Global 3PL, OHL, recently hired Greg Sanders as President, Transportation Services, within the North America Transportation business unit. In this new role, Sanders will expand the supply chain company’s transportation service offering. “We are delighted to have Greg on the team,” commented Denis Reilly, President North America Transportation for OHL. “Under his direction, we will build out a nationally...

Posted 03/22/2010

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Global 3PL adds consumer electronics expert to team

Former Sony executive joins logistics company OHL Brentwood, Tenn. (October 21, 2009) --Third party logistics company, OHL, recently hired Dan Gannon as Vice President, Global Account Management. In this new role, Gannon will oversee the 3PL’s growing presence in the high tech and consumer electronics vertical market. Gannon has over twenty-five years of global supply chain management experience as well as a strong distribution and transportation...

Posted 10/26/2009

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SaaS Transportation Management Provider Selects Inovis

Active On-Demand’s APT Automates B2B Communications ATLANTA (May 6, 2009) - Inovis today announced that Active On-Demand, a provider of on-demand transportation management services, has selected Inovis to automate the delivery of electronic invoices and shipment notices across its customer base of carriers and shippers. Active On-Demand’s APT is an Internet-based transportation management system (TMS) that saves customers 20-45% in unscheduled...

Posted 05/06/2009

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Transplace and Barbeques Galore Revamp Supply Chain Practices

Joint Partnership and Commitment Transcends Economic Hardship, Market Challenges and Company Changes February 10, 2009 (Dallas, TX) - Barbeques Galore, the leading specialty retailer of outdoor living products and Transplace, a leading provider of transportation management services and logistics technology, have completed a transformation of the retailer’s replenishment model and distribution processes. The effort has resulted in significant cost...

Posted 02/10/2009

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RedPrairie enhances internationalized shipment capabilities in Transportation Management System (TMS)

New release allows intra-European moves, enhanced geocoding, and short sea shipment options Milwaukee, WI Sept. 10 – RedPrairie Corporation, a world leading consumer driven optimization company, announced today a host of new features in its updated TMS release – built especially for international users. Additions to the program include ocean, rail, and air-based multi-modal transportation support, time-based transit service standards, and...

Posted 09/23/2008