Logistics

Inventory ‘Bullwhip’ Risk Emerges in Latest U.S. Logistics Index

January 5, 2022

The bigger-than-usual rush to stockpile products on U.S. retail shelves and in warehouses ahead of the holidays might give way to an economic hangover of sorts.

Firms Hit by New Brexit Red Tape as IT System Stops Trucks

January 4, 2022

Bloomberg

U.K. traders are falling foul of a new IT system policing goods crossing the English Channel, as companies grapple with a fresh wave of post-Brexit red tape.

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New Logistics Software Gives Shoppers Insight on Their Package's Journey

January 4, 2022

Enveyo

Alerting — the latest addition to a suite of logistics optimization products from software provider Enveyo — receives data from shippers and carriers to notify customers about their order status in real time.

AT&T, Verizon Agree to Delay 5G After Airlines Threaten to Sue

January 3, 2022

Bloomberg

AT&T and Verizon have agreed to a two-week delay in rolling out a new 5G service that airlines said might interfere with aircraft electronics and pose a safety hazard.

Truck Drivers, Seafarers Quit as Omicron Spreads

January 2, 2022

Bloomberg

From seafarers refusing to get back on ships to truck drivers whose concern over Covid-related border closures trumps the lure of higher pay, the transport industry is bracing for another roller coaster year of supply chain disruptions.

A Nine-Step Checklist for Post-Holiday Returns Management

December 27, 2021

Eric Smith, SCB Contributor

Holiday gift returns are expected to be higher than ever. Is your business ready to handle the influx?

From Covid's Legacy to Containers Falling Overboard: These Are Our Top Stories of 2021

December 27, 2021

Jess White, SupplyChainBrain

Here’s a look back at our most-clicked stories this year — which showcase the worst of the crisis, new ideas that it spurred, and a glimpse at how we got here.

Retail’s Battle With Covid Actually Saved Its Stores

December 23, 2021

Bloomberg

When COVID-19 erupted 21 months ago and upended retailers around the world, it looked like just another chapter in the sad story of an industry’s decline. The reality of the pandemic era, however, hasn’t played out that way.

Urban Delivery Is Getting Tougher for Shippers and Carriers

December 22, 2021

John Luciani, SCB Contributor

Truckers are facing increasing obstacles to deliver shipments in metropolitan areas like New York.

Biden Takes Victory Lap, Saying Holiday-Shipping Crisis Averted

December 22, 2021

Bloomberg

President Biden said that his administration, together with labor unions and companies, succeeded in averting a holiday-season supply-chain crisis.

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.