Cowen Inc., a financial services firm, and AFS Logistics LLC, a supply chain consulting 3PL, announced the launch of the Cowen/AFS Freight Index, which will serve to provide Cowen’s institutional clients with predictive pricing tools for multiple sectors within the freight industry, on a quarterly basis.
Paul DeCotis, senior partner in the energy and utilities practice of West Monroe, says the money set aside by the infrastructure bill for electric vehicle development will have a huge impact on the future of that technology.
A conversation with Pam Simon, conference chair of Manifest 2022, the new conference showcasing logistics technology and supply chain innovation, scheduled for January 25-27 at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.
project44 Inc., a provider of real-time supply chain visibility, announced that it has acquired Austin-based Convey Inc., a last-mile technology provider that powers direct-to-consumer delivery experiences.
The growth of e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic saw online returns double in 2020, underscoring the importance of a solid returns management program that serves both retailers and their customers.
Patrick Penfield, a professor of practice in supply chain management and director of executive education at the Syracuse University Whitman School of Management, offers a view into supply chain congestion, delays and pricing for the remainder of this year.
Shippers and carriers are turning to technology to overcome new supply chain challenges. One process that requires a lot of personnel interaction, and has been specifically targeted for improvement, is the transfer of the bill of lading (BOL).
Circle Logistics (Circle), a third-party logistics (3PL) provider, officially announced that it has launched a drayage division to provide support at the Port of Detroit, the largest seaport in the state of Michigan.