Logistics

Walmart Cut 230 Million Tons of Emissions, With Supplier Help

August 27, 2020

Walmart Inc. has cut 230 million metric tons of greenhouse gases out of its supply chain in the past three years, putting the world’s largest retailer on track to achieve its 2030 emissions goal.

Four Supply-Chain Trends Accelerated by COVID-19

August 25, 2020

Johnathan Foster, SCB Contributor

These are the local and global trends pushed forward by the pandemic — and best practices companies should adopt for long-term success.

FedEx, UPS Ride Hottest Run in Years Toward Record Holiday Rush

August 21, 2020

Bloomberg

Riding high from record package deliveries amid the coronavirus pandemic, UPS and FedEx are moving on to their next challenge: proving they can boost profit in the approaching holiday onslaught.

How to Optimize a Direct-to-Consumer Supply Chain

August 19, 2020

Joe Bellini, SCB Contributor

With storefronts under siege, strengthening direct-to-consumer channels has never been more important for retailers and manufacturers.

Amazon Makes It Harder for Sellers to Avoid Shipping Service

August 19, 2020

Bloomberg

Amazon.com plans to make it harder for merchants to ship products themselves, meaning they’ll be more likely to pay the company to handle the task.

Dachser USA Announces Weekly Transatlantic Flight Service between US and Europe

August 18, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Dachser USA has recently announced a new dedicated weekly Frankfurt-Chicago-Frankfurt flight service in response to ongoing demand for increased air freight capacity between Europe and the US.

Five Reasons Why USMCA Is Good News for U.S.-Canada Trade

August 13, 2020

Purolator International

A new era for U.S.-Canada trade relations began in July.

Labor Abuse Allegations Tie Up Ships in Australia Ports

August 13, 2020

Bloomberg

Australian authorities detained at least two cargo ships for alleged labor violations related to demands from seafarers to be sent home, some of whom have spent more than a year at sea.

Be a Supply Chain Game Changer: Resolve Delivery Issues 10x Faster

Be a Supply Chain Game Changer: Resolve Delivery Issues 10-Times Faster

August 12, 2020

Elementum

Here's how companies like Ferrero, ABInBev and Ken's Food have found ways to resolve delivery issues and mitigate on-time penalty fees.

Pandemic Reshoring: Five Things to Consider Before Making a Move

August 9, 2020

Adam Petrillo, SCB Contributor and Ann Marie Collins, SCB Contributor

An appetite for reshoring and onshoring may be growing due to the coronavirus pandemic, with more than two-thirds of North American manufacturers looking to bring production back home.

Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before through logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during local and global shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As transportation and distribution services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics and cargo solutions to power their supply chains.