Logistics

Why Logistics Companies Must Adopt Big Data and Cloud Technology

November 11, 2019

More than 50% of companies are using big-data analytics, a recent survey says, but a closer look reveals that adoption rate varies significantly by industry.

U.S., China Plan Opioid Bust That Could Help Trump Sell Trade Deal

November 6, 2019

Bloomberg

China and the U.S. plan to highlight joint efforts to crack down on fentanyl smuggling, addressing an opioid epidemic that President Trump has asked his counterpart Xi Jinping to help alleviate as part of broader trade talks.

Case Study

It’s a Match: Tools Distributor Uses AI to Perfect Packaging

November 6, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Snap-on Tools was working to reduce inefficient packaging and absurd box sizes for its e-commerce customers. An artificial intelligence solution by FastFetch Corp. turned out to be the perfect fit.

This Year’s Supply-Chain Innovator of the Year

The Top Supply-Chain Innovations of 2019

November 5, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

This year's crop of supply-chain innovators ran the gamut from planning to supplier relations to order fulfillment and delivery. What they shared was a determination not to settle for the status quo.

Flexport Announces New Warehouse in Vietnam

November 4, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Flexport, working in partnership with ITL Corporation, is expanding its global cross-dock network by offering a new warehouse located in Vietnam.

How the Trade War and a Changing China Are Roiling World Shipping

November 4, 2019

Bloomberg

The trade war and China’s economic shift made 2018 a tough year for global shipping and will continue to reverberate through the industry, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

Amazon Lowers Grocery Delivery Cost In Effort to Catch Walmart

November 1, 2019

Bloomberg

Amazon.com is lowering the cost of its grocery delivery service Amazon Fresh, and expanding fast delivery of online grocery orders around the country.

The Intelligent Enterprise for the Automotive Industry

November 1, 2019

SAP

Competition from unexpected sources, increased consumer expectations, and a dramatic shift in the place cars hold in peoples’ lives is forcing automotive manufacturers to confront some difficult decisions. Learn how the industry will continue to evolve and see how an intelligent enterprise can help.

FedEx E-Commerce Revamp Jolts Delivery Army by Piling On Costs

October 31, 2019

Bloomberg

FedEx Corp.’s drive to reap the rewards of e-commerce is stirring anxiety among some of the company’s most important partners: the thousands of small businesses that handle its ground deliveries.

‘Uber-for-Trucking’ App Convoy Tries to Navigate Some Uber-Scale Problems

October 31, 2019

Bloomberg

Job rates are falling across North America after two years of increases, and spot demand — which excludes long-term freight contracts — plummeted 27% through October. Most drivers aren’t expecting business to improve over the next six months.

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.