Logistics

How E-Construction Can Improve U.S. Transportation

May 10, 2019

Lori Allen, SCB Contributor

In a list of U.S. industries that have automated business processes, the construction industry is at the bottom.

How Crowdsourced Delivery Can Clean Up the Urban Last Mile

May 10, 2019

Vijaya Rao, SCB Contributor

The last mile is the most costly and time-consuming part of the shipping process, thanks to high-quantity package drop-offs and low-quantity volumes.

Nationwide Capacity Crunch Shows U.S. Trucking Industry in Crisis

May 10, 2019

Dan Clark, SCB Contributor

The United States is experiencing a capacity crisis — with roughly 10 loads to be shipped for every easily accessible truck — and shippers are scrambling to be able to service their customers without breaking the bank on every shipment.

Amazon One-Day Shipping Lifts Startups Serving Walmart

May 10, 2019

Bloomberg

Retailers that struggled to match Amazon on two-day deliveries have to spend big yet again to further cut delivery times.

Trump Versus Xi Battle Has More Suppliers Shifting From China

May 9, 2019

Bloomberg

While Chinese and American officials enter heated trade negotiations this week, companies that have built the technology industry’s global supply chain aren’t waiting to see how the talks turn out.

Boeing Vows `Transparency' to 737 Max Buyers in New Outreach

May 8, 2019

Bloomberg

Boeing is stepping up customer outreach two days after revealing it had known long before the first 737 Max crash in October that a cockpit alert wasn’t working the way buyers of the jet had been told.

Forgers Are Forcing a $9Tr Business Into the Digital Age

May 6, 2019

Bloomberg

In the high-tech world of financial markets, the continued use of paper receipts in trade finance looks arcane.

Robots Edge Closer to Unloading Trucks in Amazon-Era Milestone

May 3, 2019

Bloomberg

As FedEx and UPS beef up automation to keep pace with surging e-commerce and a potential threat from Amazon, they’ve been stumped at a crucial stage: loading and unloading trucks.

Kuebix Extends Load-Matching Service With Emerge Marketplace

May 1, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

Kuebix users can now get additional truckload capacity through Emerge’s carrier marketplace.

See Everything: Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges With Location Intelligence From HERE

May 1, 2019

HERE

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.