Whitestone Logistics Supply Chain Solutions

07/14/2011

One positive outcome of the rising energy cost. Off-Shored mfg locations coming back to the US.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Slightly more than half of business executives participating in a survey of global supply chain trends expect firms that have outsourced manufacturing to begin moving back toward the United States in the next two years.

10/22/2010

UPS earnings up nearly 70 percent in the third quarter

Quarterly revenue—at $12.19 billion—was up 9.3 percent year-over-year, and operating profit—at $1.6 billion—was up 74 percent. Net income at $991 million was up 80.5 percent, and earnings per share—at $0.93—were up 69 percent and topping Wall Street estimates that were in the $0.80-$0.92

10/02/2010

Landstar Supply Chain Solutions and Business Value Logistics Announce Venture to Market TMS and Logistics Management as SaaS to Global EMS Market

Landstar Supply Chain Solutions and Business Value Logistics announce their new Supply Chain Management Venture. The relationship is formed to introduce the new Landstar Supply Chain Solutions Business to the Electronic Manufacturing Services market. The A3i Integration subsidiary of Landstar Supp...

09/16/2010

FedEx Starts their 2011 Year off with a whopping 110% INCREASE in net income to $380M

FedEx got fiscal year 2011 off to a strong start, with net income of $380 million for the quarter for a 110 percent increase from $181 million during the same timeframe a year ago.

09/15/2010

Check the results of the Logistics Management Quality Awards. Awards were ranked by survey results in various catagories. Preview "Best in Class" carriers.

Follow the link below to see the results of the Logistics Management Magazine Quest for Quality Survey. Results are catagorized as:

09/07/2010

Business Value Logistics, a Supply Chain and Business Intelligence firm, has joined with Whitestone Logistics, an Independent Agent for Landstar Systems, to create a Global 4pl offering. The venture will offer to its clients "best in class" Transportation Management Solutions and Global Trade Management Systems through their relationship with Landstar Supply Chain Solutions. call 615-246-2777 for details.

07/06/2010

Li & Fung says China low - Cost era over... New cost will be added from labor ind new increased transportation expenses as manufacturing moves inland to lower cost regions.

Li & Fung says China low-cost era over by : Speaking at the Reuters

07/06/2010

YRC sells off Growth Engine for cash to raise capital! Look at China focus.

YRC divests from logistics biz except in China by :

06/23/2010

IMF Forecast Leadership Role for Asian Nations - Article from Supply Chain Management Review.

06/06/2010

Visit the Whitestonelogistics Blog to see comments, views and new developments in Global Logistics and Supply Chain innovations.

By Patrick Burnson, Executive EditorJune 01, 2010As the Federal Maritime Commission ramps up its investigation of ocean carrier price-fixing, it is also keeping a vigilant watch on capacity and equipment ...