Logistics

Industry Bosses See Price Hikes as Shortages Hamper Rebound

July 5, 2021

European companies are pushing up prices as supply disruptions lift costs and hamper their ability to match surging demand, according to executives.

Three Trends Shippers Can Expect Yet This Year

July 5, 2021

Oleg Yanchyk, SCB Contributor

While Covid's shipping woes look to be reaching a plateau, businesses are still working hard to ensure they’re in the best position to recover and handle any unexpected logistics challenges.

Transforming Your Supply Chain Into an Opportunity Center

Four Risks Most Supply Chains Face, and Six Ways to Manage Them

July 5, 2021

Cory Levins, SCB Contributor

There’s a wide variety of risks that international supply chains face. Here’s a look at what — and how — companies are managing today.

What's Really Slowing Food Delivery, and How Logistics Tech Can Help

July 2, 2021

Krishna Khandelwal, SCB Contributor

More than 90% of restaurants say they’ll continue using third-party delivery services after the pandemic.

Six Keys to Serving the Post-Pandemic End Customer

July 1, 2021

Shawn Muma, SCB Contributor

On the tail of e-commerce’s biggest ever growth spurt, the "new customer" demands near-instant delivery, bespoke products and services, dynamic pricing, and a delightful user experience.

Alphabet's Drone Delivery Business Has Been Cleared for Takeoff

Alphabet Jumps Into Drone Air-Traffic Control With Flight App

June 30, 2021

Bloomberg

Alphabet Inc.’s drone-delivery venture, Wing, is releasing free software for U.S. drone users to get permission to fly near sensitive areas such as airports.

Packages are unloaded from a FedEx Corp. truck in New York City.

How E-Tailers Are Greening the Last Mile

June 30, 2021

Matt Huckeba, SCB Contributor

Demand for last-mile delivery services is booming around the world — expected to jump nearly 80% globally in the next decade. Here are a few ways e-commerce and logistics companies are aiming to reverse their environmental impact.

Northwest Heat Wave Triggers Blackouts and Buckles Highways

June 29, 2021

Bloomberg

The rare and powerful heat wave shattering records across the U.S. Northwest is taking a bruising toll on the region’s infrastructure, buckling highways, hobbling public transit and triggering rolling power outages.

Cargo Congestion Argues for Early Christmas Shopping This Year

June 29, 2021

Bloomberg

Here are six shipping signals to watch in the second half of the year.

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Watch: What to Do About the Vaccine Surplus in the U.S.

June 28, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Suresh Acharya, Professor of Practice in the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, addresses the excess of COVID-19 vaccine doses in the U.S., and what to do about it.

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.