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.

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

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

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

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. 

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.

Commodities prices have been falling, and buyers are starting to see the impact of tumbling logistics prices. 

Bart De Muynck, chief industry officer of project44, discusses how companies can make real progress in measuring the carbon emissions of their supply chain partners.