Logistics

For U.S. Business, Trump's China Deal Can't Come Soon Enough

April 5, 2019

Pretty much everyone from farmers in the American grain belt to importers of technology products wants an end to President Trump’s trade war with China.

How a U.S.-Mexico Border Closure Could Impact Your Next Meal

April 5, 2019

Bloomberg

An actual shutdown for the U.S.-Mexico border would have far-reaching consequences on economies and people, but one unexpected victim could also be the average American’s plate.

The Trade War Didn't Stop a Google and Huawei AI Collaboration

April 3, 2019

Bloomberg

When Huawei announced its latest smartphone last week, the world’s largest telecommunications gear maker also shared another product. Track AI promises to pair software with Huawei devices to let “non-trained professionals” diagnose eye conditions.

How 5G Will Transform the Way We Live and Work

April 2, 2019

Bloomberg

Self-driving cars, remote robotic surgery, autonomous weapons — all that and much more is set to be delivered via the 5G wireless network.

U.S.-China Trade War Timeline: What's Happened in 2019 So Far

April 2, 2019

Bloomberg

A year into the tariff war between the U.S. and China, officials are signaling that a hard-negotiated deal to end the standoff is near.

Feuding Auto Industry Unites to Oppose Trump Import Tariffs

April 1, 2019

Bloomberg

The U.S. auto industry is escalating a lobbying push to keep President Trump from imposing steep new tariffs on imported cars and parts that executives warn could cripple a sector already facing a slowdown.

The Brexit Day That Wasn't Leaves Britain Counting the Cost

April 1, 2019

Bloomberg

For more than two years, the clock ran down toward March 29, the day Prime Minister May pledged Britain would leave the European Union. As the drama rolls on, the costs mount from the Brexit day that wasn’t.

Brexit Is Like Christmas for European Truck-Rental Companies

March 29, 2019

Bloomberg

Ahead of the original March 29 deadline for Britain to leave the European Union, companies began to fear that if governments couldn’t agree an exit deal, border crossings between the U.K. and Europe would be significantly disrupted.

The SCB Podcast

Podcast | Easing the Financial Plight of Hourly Workers

March 29, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Hourly workers in retail and logistics are existing on extremely thin economic margins.

U.S. and China Got Into a Trade War, and Mexico Won

March 28, 2019

Bloomberg

Mexico’s bonanza underscores the difficulty in trying to win a trade war where companies can shift production or find new sources to avoid tariffs.

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.