Logistics

Roadie Launching Same-Day Delivery Tool for Oversized Products

May 3, 2023

Roadie announced it will be launching RoadieXL, a logistics tool that specializes in the same-day delivery of oversized items weighing up to 300 lbs.

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Expeditors Sued by Customer over Delays Caused by 2022 Cyberattack

May 1, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

IRobot is seeking $2.1 million for damages against Expeditors caused by shipping delays and lost business.

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Seven New Collaborators Join the Scheduling Standards Consortium

May 1, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

Arrive Logistics, Blue Yonder, Coyote Logistics, e2open, Echo Logistics, One Network and Oracle have all joined the Scheduling Standards Consortium.

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Watch: Alpine Supply Chain Solutions & Ecentria: A Case Study

April 28, 2023

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

Huge growth in sales led to the need to optimize inventory, fulfillment and warehouse operations at Ecentria, say Michael Wohlwend, managing principal of Alpine Supply Chain Solutions, and Andrew Mironov, head of operations at Ecentria.

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Resetting the Transportation Industry, by Meeting Truckers Where They’re At

April 26, 2023

Tim Valdez, SCB Contributor

The addition of automation with human oversight will allow for a more frictionless process for all parties involved in the supply chain, including truckers.

TWO MEN DELIVER A SOFA TO THE HOME OF A COUPLE

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The Delivery Persona: How Consumers Really Think About Home Delivery

April 25, 2023

Chris Jones, SCB Contributor

When retailers craft a variety of delivery experiences, customers can self-select the one that best fits their delivery persona.

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Oracle Introduces New SCM AI and Automation Capabilities

April 19, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

Oracle's newly launched update for its Oracle Fusion Cloud Application Suite will help customers with supply chain planning, operational efficiency and financial accuracy.

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Global Supply Chains Are Operating More Efficiently, Report Finds

April 19, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

The report also found that global transportation costs have fallen below their long-term average thanks to lessening pressures on shipping, rail, air and road freight.

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IFC and Cambodia to Create Logistics Complex in Sihanoukville Province

April 19, 2023

SupplyChainBrain

The International Finance Corporation and the Cambodian government will extend an offer to a select qualified private developer that will finance, develop and operate the complex.

JLL Finds Perfect Warehouse Location, Leading to $15M Grant for Startup

April 14, 2023

JLL

Challenge: An innovative clean energy startup needed a manufacturing site that could accommodate its growth and allow it to scale production as demand for its groundbreaking product takes off.

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.