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Corcentric Makes Food Logistics 100+ List

Corcentric™, a provider of cloud-based financial process automation solutions, today announced it has made the Food Logistics FL100+ list for the fourth time. “Developments in the software and technology sector are generating new opportunities for growers, food manufacturers, grocery retailers and the many logistics providers that support them,” notes Lara L. Sowinski, editor-in-chief atFood Logistics. “Moreover, cloud-based solutions and mobile connectivity are helping create tools that are more flexible, affordable and ... [+]

Community College Receives JPMorgan Chase Foundation Grant for Logistics

A $45,000 grant from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation will allow Grand Rapids Community College to develop a certification program logistics as well as industrial sewing. Bill Pink, vice president and dean of GRCC's School of Workforce Development, said both programs are the result of requests from ... [+]

Hong Kong Expects 2% export volume growth in 2016

Weak global economic growth will likely put pressure on the value of Hong Kong exports next year, according a study by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC). While the city’s export volume will increase by 2% in 2016, HKTDC Research expects slow growth and ... [+]

New VP Supply Chain at CF Industries

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. announced that Terrell D. Huch has been named vice president of supply chain effective January 1, 2016. Huch will replace Christopher D. Bohn, who was recently elected senior vice president of manufacturing. Huch will be responsible for the company’s raw materials procurement, ... [+]

East-West Shippers See Sharp Decline in Contract Rates

Ocean freight rates for cargo moving under contracts on the major East-West trade routes saw another reduction in the last quarter of 2015, according to Drewry’s Benchmarking Club, a closed user group of multinational retailers and manufacturers who closely monitor their contract freight rates. The Drewry ... [+]

ASEAN Companies on the Move

ASEAN companies are gaining traction as the region grows. According to Nikkei Asian Review magazine, 44 ASEAN companies boasted a market capitalization of US$10 billion or more in 2014, up from 34 in 2010. The dominating sectors are finance, communications, real estate, oil and gas, ... [+]

Kerry Logistics Opens New IT Development Center in Penang to Harness Internet Technology for Global Expansion

Kerry Logistics opened its first IT Development Centre in Penang, Malaysia on January 4, to harness internet technology in support of its rapidly growing international operations. The opening ceremony was officiated by The Rt. Honourable Mr Lim Guan Eng, Chief Minister of Penang and The Honourable ... [+]

Supply Chain Executive Education

Lehigh University in Pennsylvania is offering a comprehensive Supply Chain Certificate Program. The Spring 2016 program commences on  February 9 with a course taught by Robert Trent, Ph.D. on how to achieve supply management excellence and the expanding role played by supply managers toward achieving ... [+]

New Seko VP to Spearhead SEKO New Market Growth

Olya Lebedyeva has been appointed vice president, Business Development at SEKO Logistics to help spearhead its growth into new markets through the recruitment of more Strategic Partners in the United States. Strategic Partners can be existing independent companies looking to join an innovative company or individuals ... [+]

Former Port Corpus Christi Refrigerated Warehouse Shipped to Colombia

The long standing refrigerated warehouse at Port Corpus Christi was completely dismantled, and well on its way to its second life of service to Port Santa Marta, Colombia in December – per an agreement between the sister ports made in early 2015. The completely disassembled, the ... [+]

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