Casey Swanson, senior director of supply chain management services with Shyft Global Services, discusses how technology can contribute to efforts to achieve sustainability and lower the carbon footprint of transportation and warehousing operations.

Items in the mismanaged inventories include ration packs, toiletries, light globes, clothing and parts for special pieces of military equipment.

John Schilli, director of transportation with Henkel, previews two presentations by the company, on consumer packaged goods transportation and diversity in the last mile, at Home Delivery World 2023 in Philadelphia. 

Shippers seeking greater control over their transportation spend are increasingly turning to a multi-carrier strategy.

Following are six actions that companies can take as they transition to a flat or declining inflationary environment.

Oracle's newly launched update for its Oracle Fusion Cloud Application Suite will help customers with supply chain planning, operational efficiency and financial accuracy.

The report also found that global transportation costs have fallen below their long-term average thanks to lessening pressures on shipping, rail, air and road freight. 

Late payments also add to the financial pressures impacting suppliers, with 42% saying they expect to face increased borrowing costs over the next 12 months.