Latest trends and best practices in Third Party Logistics technology, software solutions and providers of supply chain planning, operations, shipping and distribution.
Friday, August 2, 2024 · Jeff Berman
The report’s benchmark reading, the PMI, came in at 46.8 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), down 1.7% compared to June’s 48.5 reading.
Monday, July 29, 2024 · Brian Straight
There are thousands of supply chain-related books, so we asked readers to suggest some they think are must-read. Here’s what they said.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 · Jeff Berman
June imports, at 2.67 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), posted a 9.3% annual gain, marking the tenth consecutive month of annual growth, following a 14-month stretch of annual declines. Total second quarter imports were up 9.4% annually, following a 15.1% first…
Friday, July 5, 2024 · Karen E. Thuermer
Most global and domestic 3PLs faced huge challenges last year as shippers adjusted to ongoing issues related to inventory optimization and geopolitical risk. To keep pace, the top 3PLs are now amping up their collaboration with carrier partners and implementing as much…
Friday, July 5, 2024 · Suketu Gandhi, Rupal Deshmukh, Gillis Jonk, and Sachin Narang
The sense of resolve out there seems at first counterintuitive, given the holding pattern of weak demand and continued uncertainty, even after COVID. Inflation, China de-risking, the brutality of Ukraine and Gaza, attacks on Suez shipping, Panama Canal drought, hacked data and…
Friday, July 5, 2024 · Brian Straight
Artificial intelligence is everywhere these days. But what if it isn’t? I would guess that at least 50%, and probably closer to 70%, of the article pitches I receive these days involve AI. Most conversations I’ve had at conferences this year have at least touched on AI and…
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 · Brian Straight
Amy Rardin has proven successful at finding innovative solutions that lead to supply chain wins at Procter & Gamble. She will share some of that knowledge with the NextGen Supply Chain Conference audience in her keynote address.
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 · Richard A. Elmquist and Luis Dávila
The preservation of food characteristics and quality within a temperature-controlled environment presents a complex challenge in the food supply chain. Developing a dynamic S&OP process is one way to address this.
Thursday, June 6, 2024 · SCMR Staff
Join our webinar to discover how 3PLs can leverage cutting-edge technology and innovative processes to boost speed, efficiency, and financial success in a fast-paced market.
Monday, June 3, 2024 · Jason Miller
A series of factors, including excess capacity and demand weakness, will likely keep dry van truckload rates in check for the remainder of 2024.
Monday, June 3, 2024 · DHL Supply Chain
The best practices developed during the first wave of digitalization will prove essential in tapping the potential of emerging supply chain technologies
Monday, May 13, 2024 · Brian Straight
Inflation continues to impact various areas of supply chains, which are still dealing with ongoing disruptions, a Blue Yonder executive survey has found.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 · Jeff Berman
March imports, at 2.489 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units), posted a 16% annual gain, and first quarter imports, at 7.537 million TEU, rose 15% annually, amid various supply chain disruptions.
Monday, April 1, 2024 · DHL Supply Chain
Digitalization is already delivering significant advances in productivity, speed and visibility to supply chain operations. Orchestration promises to build on and amplify those benefits.
Monday, March 25, 2024 · Jeff Berman
February imports, at 2.44 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) increased 21% compared to February 2023. And when taking into account, the timing of the Lunar New Year, coupled with the impact of ongoing Red Sea and Panama Canal disruptions, the firm explained that…
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