Logistics

Logistics Companies Are Primed for ESG Success

July 24, 2022

The impacts of consumer demand on our planet are more apparent than ever, evidenced by dwindling natural resources and environmental pollution.

Four Predictions About Field Service in 2020

Three Technologies Helping Service Providers Work More Efficiently

July 24, 2022

Marne Martin, SCB Contributor

Service organizations, like many others, are feeling the effects of today’s talent shortage.

Truck Protests Bring Port of Oakland Close to a Standstill

July 20, 2022

SupplyChainBrain

Truckers protesting the new California law that toughens the definition of nonemployee drivers have effectively shut down operations at the Port of Oakland.

Procurement Is Becoming a Whole New Discipline

Think Like a Boss: CPOs Need to Step Up, Broaden Approach, Gartner Says

July 20, 2022

Helen Atkinson, Senior Editor

Chief procurement officers (CPOs) must collaborate with stakeholders inside and outside their organization — and begin thinking and acting like CEOs, say the authors of a new report from Gartner Inc.

US Rail Logjams Face a Slow Recovery Amid Labor-Market Woes

July 19, 2022

Bloomberg

At the Port of Los Angeles, Executive Director Gene Seroka describes a cargo bottleneck that’s bulging again on land and slowing railroad freight through Southern California.

Industry Organizations Vulnerable to Rail Strike Applaud Biden’s Creation of Emergency Board

July 19, 2022

Helen Atkinson, Senior Editor

The National Retail Federation (NRF), the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the Association of American Railroads (AAR) all welcomed President Joe Biden’s announcement July 15 that he had created via executive order a Presidential Emergency Board.

Biden Appoints Federal Panel to Intervene in Railroad Labor Dispute

July 18, 2022

SupplyChainBrain

President Biden’s appointment of a Presidential Emergency Board pushes back potential disruptions in rail services, and the panel now has 60 days to broker a settlement between the Class 1 carriers and unions representing around 115,00 workers.

Manifest Las Vegas Announces 150 Speakers for 2023 Program

July 18, 2022

SupplyChainBrain

Manifest Vegas has announced 150 speakers for its 2023 LogisticsTech and Supply Chain trade show, taking place Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.

U.K. Set to Have World's Biggest Automated Drone Superhighway

July 18, 2022

SupplyChainBrain

The U.K. is set to become home to the world's largest automated drone superhighway within the next two years.

Supply Chains Unlikely to Stabilize Until 2024, Survey Finds

July 14, 2022

Helen Atkinson, Senior Editor

More than half of supply chain executives don’t expect a "return to normal" until the first half of 2024 or beyond, according to a new survey.

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.