Logistics

The Healthcare Startup That’s Fast-Tracking Drone Delivery

March 27, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic begins to strain the U.S. medical supply chain, California startup Zipline is looking into ways to deploy sooner and at wider scale.

U.S. Truckers Enjoy Demand Surge But ‘Scary’ Shakeout Looms

March 26, 2020

Bloomberg

U.S. trucking companies are riding a surge in cargo demand from consumers stockpiling basic goods, but it probably won’t last long.

‘Essential’ Food Workers Are Resisting Around the World

‘Essential’ Food Workers Are Resisting Across the Americas

March 25, 2020

Bloomberg

These pockets of resistance along the supply chain underscore the balancing act needed to contain the coronavirus and protect workers deemed essential while delivering goods and services.

Ready, Set, Deliver: Preparing Your Supply Chain for Same-Day Service

March 24, 2020

Valerie Metzker, SCB Contributor

Same-day delivery isn’t a novel idea. Businesses routinely need an item that’s critically important right away — not tomorrow, not next week, but within hours.

The Fragile System Supplying Food to the World Is Under Strain

March 23, 2020

Bloomberg

Global warehouses are stuffed with frozen cuts of pork, wheels of cheese and bags of rice. But as the coronavirus snarls logistical operations, the question becomes: How does all that food actually get to people?

Apple’s Supply Chain Woes Linger Even as China Recovers

March 20, 2020

Bloomberg

Apple Inc. kept its business rolling through the coronavirus pandemic this week by launching a new iPad Pro and two new Macs. But that doesn’t mean its supply chain is in the clear.

Foreign Trade Zones

March 20, 2020

Purolator International

Logistics efficiency, tax savings and enhanced cash flow lead the list of benefits available through foreign-trade zones.

Five Tips for U.S. Small Business Competitiveness in the Canadian Market

March 20, 2020

Purolator International

On-time deliveries, cost management and meeting customer expectations are just a few concerns that prevent small businesses from expanding to the Canadian market.

There Aren’t Enough Containers to Keep World Trade Flowing

March 19, 2020

Bloomberg

A shipping container shortage that’s left everything from Thai curry to Canadian peas idling in ports may be about to get a whole lot worse as China steps up its precautions on incoming vessels.

Virus Strikes at Amazon’s Operational Heart: Its Delivery Machine

March 17, 2020

Bloomberg

At least five workers at Amazon warehouses in Europe have contracted the coronavirus, a sobering development for a company already struggling to deal with a spike in orders from customers hunkering down at 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.