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Logistics: the management of the movement, storage, and processing of materials and information in the supply chain. Logistics encompasses the acquisition of raw materials and components, manufacturing or processing, and the...; Logistics definition on BNET »

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L-3 Awarded Navy T-45 Logistics and Maintenance Support Contract: Five Year Award Valued at $569 Million NEW YORK -- L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL) announced today that its Vertex subsidiary has been awarded an indefinite-delivery contract valued at $569 million by the U.S. Navy. Vertex, which has teamed with The Boeing Company for this project, will provide logistics services and...; Tags: aircraft, Boeing Co., L-3 Communications Holdings Inc., logistics, Manufacturing; Research articles 2008-10-27
Famous Dave's Names Jeffrey Abramson as Vice President of Procurement and Logistics: MINNEAPOLIS -- Famous Dave's of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: DAVE) today announced that it has named Jeffrey Abramson as Vice President of Procurement and Logistics, effective November 5, 2008. Famous Dave's develops, owns, operates and franchises award-winning barbeque restaurants. Jeffrey Abramson, 42, comes to Famous Dave's with nearly 20 years...; Tags: logistics, Minneapolis, Nasdaq Stock Market Inc., procurement; Research articles 2008-10-27
Diodes Incorporated Named to Forbes' "America's 200 Best Small Companies": DALLAS -- Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete and analog semiconductor markets, today announced that it has been named among "America's 200 Best Small Companies" by Forbes, Inc. and was ranked 38th in sales growth and...; Tags: America, Company, Dallas, diode, FINANCE, Forbes, logistics, Manchester, Nasdaq Stock Market Inc., SALES; Research articles 2008-10-22
Agility DGS Wins AAFES Logistics Exceptional Service Award: Global Logistics Provider Recognized for Excellence in Support of Soldiers in Iraq ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Agility Defense & Government Services DGS received the Army and Air Force Exchange Service's AAFES "Logistics Exceptional Service Award in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2008." The award was presented...; Tags: Air Force, logistics, Transportation; Research articles 2008-10-20
Boeing Buying Federated Software Group: FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-16 October 2008-Boeing Buying Federated Software GroupC2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com The Boeing Company has announced an agreement to acquire Federated Software Group, a St. Louis- based company whose engineering services and software systems help track and distribute equipment and personnel for the U.S. Department of...; Tags: Boeing Co., logistics, Manufacturing, software; Research articles 2008-10-16

Ryder Named Among Top 100 Motor Carriers by Inbound Logistics: Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a global leader in supply chain, warehousing and transportation management solutions, today announced it has been named a Top 100 Motor Carrier for 2008 by Inbound Logistics IL Magazine. The Top 100 Motor Carriers list is published annually to help shippers identify the trucking...; Tags: carrier, Inbound Logistics, logistics, Ryder System Inc., SOFTWARE, Transportation; Research articles 2008-10-13
Schneider National Wins Unprecedented Third Consecutive Environmental Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Upholds Industry Leadership Position as Most Energy-Efficient Fleet in the Nation GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Schneider National, Inc., a premier provider of transportation, logistics and intermodal services, announced today the receipt of its third consecutive Environmental Excellence Award. The award, earned by Schneider for demonstrating leadership in conserving energy...; Tags: logistics, Transportation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Research articles 2008-10-07
Transplace Selected by SmartWay For Environmental Excellence Award: Leading Logistics Services Provider Honored For Improving Environmental Performance and Commitment to Cultivating the SmartWay Partnership FRISCO, Texas -- Transplace, Inc., a leading provider of transportation management services and logistics technology solutions, announced that it has received an Environmental Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's EPA SmartWay...; Tags: 3PL, logistics, SOFTWARE, Transportation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Research articles 2008-10-07
German Postbank could be next on the auction block: report: FRANKFURT AFP — The German logistics group Deutsche Post could decide by mid-September on the future of its banking subsidiary Postbank, a press report said Tuesday as sector consolidation shifted up a gear. Deutsche Post's supervisory board is to meet on September 12, the business daily Handelsblatt reported. ...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, auction, Banking, financial, logistics; Research articles 2008-09-02
Diodes Incorporated to Present at the Citi Investment Research Technology Conference: DALLAS -- Diodes Incorporated (Nasdaq: DIOD), a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete and analog semiconductor markets, today announced that management will present at the Citi Investment Research Technology Conference in New York City at the Hilton New York. Carl Wertz,...; Tags: Citigroup Inc., Dallas, Diodes Inc., England, HARDWARE, logistics, Manufacturing, MARKETING, Nasdaq Stock Market Inc., SALES, Semiconductors, supplier; Research articles 2008-08-21
Transplace Named a Top 3PL Provider by Inbound Logistics: FRISCO, Texas -- Transplace, a leading provider of transportation services and logistics technology, today announced it was named to Inbound Logistics' Top 10 3PL Award list for the sixth consecutive year. The leading third party logistics (3PL) provider was chosen among a pool of 300 competing applicants, and was selected...; Tags: 3PL, Inbound Logistics, logistics, Manufacturing; Research articles 2008-08-19
Southwest Airlines Cargo a Quest for Quality Award Winner: FOOD AND BEVERAGE CLOSE-UP-19 August 2008-Southwest Airlines Cargo a Quest for Quality Award WinnerC2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Southwest Airlines Cargo took home the gold as Logistics Management ranked the airline number one among all air carrier Quest for Quality award winners. Southwest Airlines earned the highest scores...; Tags: cargo, logistics, Manufacturing, performance, Quality, Southwest Airlines Co.; Research articles 2008-08-19
Matson Recognized as Laureate by the Computerworld Honors Program: OAKLAND, Calif. -- Matson Navigation Company has been recognized as a Laureate by the Computerworld Honors Program in the transportation category for its Integrated Document Management IDM initiative. IDM has successfully streamlined operations and eliminated paper-based processes across Matson's business units while simultaneously reducing costs and improving customer satisfaction. For...; Tags: Computerworld, logistics, Transportation; Research articles 2008-08-01
SKorea's Kumho group unveils plans to secure more liquidity: SEOUL AFP — South Korea's seventh-largest conglomerate Kumho Asiana said Thursday it would secure more liquidity amid market jitters about a possible cash shortage. The group said its units, including the airline Asiana, would raise a total of 4.57 trillion won (4.52 billion dollars) by selling non-core assets to...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, FINANCE, financial, Investment, liquidity, logistics; Research articles 2008-07-31
Fidelitone Logistics Selected as Top 100 Third-Party Logistics Provider for 2008: Chicago-area 3PL Named as Top Provider out of over 300 Companies by Inbound Logistics WAUCONDA, Ill. -- Fidelitone Logistics, an industry leader in providing comprehensive third party logistics (3PL) services, has been selected as one of the Top 100 Third-Party Logistics Providers for 2008 by Inbound Logistics magazine. ...; Tags: 3PL, Inbound Logistics, logistics, SOFTWARE; Research articles 2008-07-28
BNSF Logistics Selected to Top Industry Excellence Lists: BNSF Logistics, LLC has been named one of the top logistics providers for the fifth consecutive year by readers of Inbound Logistics magazine in its annual "Top 10 Providers of 3PL Excellence" survey. Over 5,000 readers participated in this year's survey, placing votes for 325 individual companies. "BNSF Logistics...; Tags: 3PL, Inbound Logistics, logistics; Research articles 2008-07-28
Airbus names lead logistics and transport providers: AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-C1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD European aircraft maker Airbus has selected Kuehne+Nagel as its lead logistics provider and DHL as lead transport provider. The two companies have become Tier 1 partners for Airbus and their appointment is expected to lead to further harmonisation and optimisation of the...; Tags: Airbus S.A.S., logistics; Research articles 2008-07-01
Deutsche Post expects 1.0 bln euros from state after ruling: BERLIN AFP — German Deutsche Post expects a windfall refund of one billion euros (1.58 billion dollars) after a court ruling overturned an EU Commission decision on state aid, the logistics group said Tuesday. "Deutsche Post World Net will receive a repayment of around one billion euros after the...; Tags: Agence France-Presse, Berlin, Brussels, commission, FINANCE, Germany, logistics, SALES, shareholder; Research articles 2008-07-01
A better cost-estimating tool: the key to not going over budget: Department of Defense weapons sytems and program developments have received considerable unwanted attention, not because of innovative design issues, but rather, because rising costs concern those who control the money. In fact, cost overruns in some programs have pushed the price well beyond the original estimates. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...; Tags: logistics, M&S, NETWORKING, performance, PRODUCTIVITY, radio, tool, U.S. Department of Defense; Research articles 2008-07-01
General Officer assignment; Department of Defense news release: The Army chief of staff announces the assignment of the following general officer: Maj. Gen. John P. Basilica, Army National Guard, director of Logistics (J-4), National Guard Bureau, Washington, D.C. to, deputy commanding general, reserve component, Fifth U.S. Army, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.; Tags: deputy, logistics, officer, U.S. Department of Defense; Research articles 2008-07-01