Logistics

Supply Chain Network Optimization Boosts Visibility, Cuts Costs

February 8, 2022

To improve supply chain operations and reduce costs, organizations today need full visibility into their supply chains. Still, most companies keep supply chain data siloed in disparate locations and spreadsheets — making it difficult to uncover opportunities to improve.

Three Ways to Leverage Sustainability as a Growth Engine

February 8, 2022

Mark Casiano, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

A keen focus on sustainability is paramount to doing business in today’s environment.

Driving Value in Your Supply Chain With Robotics and Automation

February 7, 2022

Steve Sensing, SCB Contributor

U.S. Labor, Supply ‘Nightmare’ Seen Extending Into Second Half

February 7, 2022

Bloomberg

The helter-skelter playing out on U.S. factory floors from labor and supply shortages, transportation bottlenecks and the coronavirus looks likely to persist into the second half of the year.

Ottawa Declares Emergency After Trucker Protests Spin ‘Out of Control’

February 6, 2022

Bloomberg

Canada’s capital city remained under a state of emergency Monday as police tried to rein in protests against vaccine mandates and COVID-19 restrictions.

Biden Order Will Aim to Raise Wages for Infrastructure Jobs

February 4, 2022

Bloomberg

President Biden will require large federal infrastructure projects to use project labor agreements, a collective bargaining measure the administration says will tilt the rules toward companies with higher-paid workers.

Bipartisan Ocean Shipping Overhaul Introduced in U.S. Senate

February 3, 2022

Bloomberg

The first major update of U.S. international ocean-shipping laws in more than two decades has been introduced in the Senate, a significant step toward passage after passing the House with bipartisan support in December.

Amazon Raises Prime Membership Amid Supply Chain Bottlenecks

February 3, 2022

Bloomberg

Amazon.com Inc. is raising the annual fee for its Prime subscription service in the U.S. by $20 to $139, the first such increase since 2018.

Biden’s Electric Vehicle Plan Faces Jam From Cultural Divide

February 3, 2022

Bloomberg

President Joe Biden wants electric vehicles to account for 50% of new car sales by 2030. But to meet that target he may have to sell the cars to a skeptical demographic: Donald Trump voters.

Vaccine Protest Snarls Canada-U.S. Border Crossing for Fifth Day

February 2, 2022

Bloomberg

Two lanes of traffic have reopened at one of Canada’s busiest border crossings five days after a group of vehicles blocked the highway to protest vaccine mandates for truckers.

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.