Logistics

Coffee Shipped by Sailboat Is the Whimsical Way These Companies Are Cutting Emissions

May 23, 2022

Bloomberg

There’s never been a more dreamy way to have your coffee delivered than a sailboat across the Atlantic.

Amazon Aims to Sublet, End Warehouse Leases as Online Sales Cool

May 23, 2022

Bloomberg

Amazon.com Inc., stuck with too much warehouse capacity now that the surge in pandemic-era shopping has faded, is looking to sublet at least 10 million square feet of space and could vacate even more.

How 'PUDO' Boosts Last-Mile Efficiency

May 22, 2022

Dan O'Connor, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

As shipping rates soar, more retailers are embracing pickup and drop-off fulfillment.

Online Shoppers Willing to Sacrifice Speed for Sustainability, Research Shows

May 22, 2022

Chris Jones, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

In a time of increasing awareness of climate change and the environment, no part of the supply chain is under greater scrutiny than home delivery.

Amazon Threatened Workers Over Union Vote, Labor Officials Find

May 19, 2022

Bloomberg

U.S. labor board prosecutors plan to accuse Amazon.com Inc. of threatening staff that if they unionized it could propose paying them minimum wage and of punishing an employee for seeking a paid Juneteenth holiday.

Amazon May Be Proof That Delivery Drones Aren’t Practical

May 19, 2022

Shaun Passley, SCB Contributor

Delivery drones bearing your dinner or prescription have yet to take to the skies over any major city or even suburb. Why is that?

Biden Invokes Emergency Powers to Try to Ease Formula Shortage

May 18, 2022

Bloomberg

President Biden invoked emergency powers under the Defense Production Act to try and boost production of baby formula, while ordering the use of government planes for imports to alleviate shortages.

Three Steps to Building Sustainable Supply Chains

May 18, 2022

Ann Sung Ruckstuhl, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

With the expansion of global trade and evolution of omnichannel retail, supply chains have become increasingly critical, complicated and challenging, spotlighting the impact of globalization and fulfillment of commerce on the environment.

Port Automation Is Hot-Button Issue in West Coast Labor Talks

May 13, 2022

Helen Atkinson, Senior Editor

While all parties have expressed confidence that an agreement will be reached between dockworkers and employers without disruption, they conceded there will be “difficult” issues. Among these are certain to be the wrangle over automation.

Eight Steps Toward Greener Trucking

May 12, 2022

Shaman Ahuja, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

To make the transportation industry more sustainable, carriers and fleets need to increase efficiency within their processes.

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.