Logistics

Coronavirus: Supply-Chain Disruption Looks Like Natural Disasters

Tesla and Sony’s Problems Show Shanghai’s Big Restart is Faltering

May 12, 2022

The official line coming out of Covid-hit Shanghai is that business is returning to usual despite the ongoing lockdown, yet hundreds of manufacturers in the city aren’t operating at anywhere near to full capacity, if they’re up and running again at all.

Supply Chain Professionals Can Lead on Green Freight

May 11, 2022

Jason Mathers, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Companies need to take a proactive approach to addressing the environmental and social impacts caused by shipments moving through their global supply chains.

How Companies Can Make a Difference in Reducing Trucking’s Carbon Footprint

May 11, 2022

Ken Sherman, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Companies are zeroing in on trucking operations as an important means of achieving sustainable supply chains.

Supply Chain Industry Faces a Sustainability Crossroad

May 11, 2022

Mark Casiano, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Achieving sustainability in transportation and global supply chains, once an option for socially aware businesses, has now become a must.

Increasing Sustainability in LTL Trucking With Route Optimization

May 11, 2022

Ram Yadlapalli, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Optimized routing plays a major role in shrinking a carrier’s carbon footprint.

Could Data Standards Solve the Supply Chain Crisis?

May 10, 2022

Corey Bertsch, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

A lack of data sharing is one of today's most glaring issues in supply chain management. But just as important is that every stakeholder is on the same page — working with the same kind of data at the right time.

More Than Half U.S. Firms in China See Lockdowns Hitting Revenue

May 10, 2022

Bloomberg

China’s stringent Covid Zero strategy has damaged foreign businesses’ confidence, with U.S. firms in the country slashing investments and lowering revenue projections as lockdowns hit operations and supply chains.

Allianz Warns of Car Ship Pain After 4,000 Vehicles Lost at Sea

May 10, 2022

Bloomberg

Car-shipping incidents have become a major cause of loss for the insurance industry, according to a report.

Truck Idling Is Burning Up Profits. Here Are Four Solutions.

May 8, 2022

Will Chu, SCB Contributor

Rising transportation costs are hitting more store shelves as shippers and carriers — particularly truckers — pass on to consumers the impact of soaring gas prices and an ongoing capacity crunch.

Four Benefits of a Digital Freight Marketplace

May 8, 2022

Corey Riggins, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

The precarious state of the global supply chain has sent shipping rates soaring, and carrier capacity remains a precious commodity.

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.