Sector News
 | Financial Aspects of the Supply ChainThe financially-driven aspects of the supply chain aim to lower cost levels whilst improving customer service levels, and this requires innovative supply chain solutions. This section contains the latest news and reports related to the financial aspects of the supply chain. This is an issue that is receiving more attention within the industry, for companies to manage their costs levels in a smarter way in order to gain competitive advantage. |
 | Supply Chain Information TechnologyIn our fast-paced globalised economy, the need for sophisticated IT solutions have increased by a large extent. This is also valid for companies operating within the logistics and supply chain industry in order to efficiently manage relationships with customers, suppliers, business partners or even colleagues. Efficiency and competitive advantage are crucial in successful businesses and Information Technology can strongly contribute to achieving these two aspects. This section includes the latest findings, reports and updates on Information Technology related to the logistics and supply chain industry. |
 | Postal and Courier ManagementPostal is one of the key sectors within the logistics and supply chain industry, involving not only physical, but also financial and electronic dimensions. Postal is considered to play a determining role in the business life in facilitating the global information flow and commerce. The section is updated with key findings, up-to-date news and reports related to the sector on a global basis. |
 | Reverse Logistics and Spare Parts ManagementThis section provides relevant information, news and reports about service logistics with special regards to Reverse Logistics and Spare Parts Management. These activities are all aiming to respond to customer’s needs on an individual basis. Therefore they form an important part of the logistics and supply chain activities to satisfy customers and as a result to generate revenue in the long term. |
 | Supply Chain ManagementSupply Chain Management involves the ultimate provision of product and service packages required by end customers. It involves the movement and storage of raw materials, inventory, and the route of finished goods from their point of origin to the point of consumption. This section provides articles and news about various topics within the broad theme of Supply Chain Management. |
 | Transport and Freight ManagementTransport and Freight Management includes various strategies for increasing the efficiency of freight and commercial transport by all kinds of means such as road, air and marine transportation. This section lists a number of news, articles and reports around the theme of Transport and Freight Management which is updated on regular basis. |
 | Warehousing and Inventory Management |
 | Distribution Benchmarking |
 | Green Logistics and SustainabilitySustainable development is the theme of the future. As concern for the environment rises, companies must take more account of the external costs of logistics associated mainly with climate change, air pollution, noise, vibration and accidents. This section comprises of relevant news, articles and reports on the impact of logistics on the environment. Green logistics is seen as the inevitable approach to establish environmental friendly, efficient transport and distribution system. |
