Logistics

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

March 28, 2019

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.

Britain’s No-Deal Ferries Get Ready to Set Sail Two Weeks Early

March 28, 2019

Bloomberg

Britain’s no-deal flotilla is getting ready to set sail, shuttling trucks carrying critical goods into the country starting Friday.

Global Emissions Hit Record as Energy Demand Boosts Fuel Use

March 28, 2019

Bloomberg

Carbon emissions from fossil-fuel use hit a record last year after energy demand grew at its fastest pace in a decade.

Ship Operators Raise Alarms Over String of Vessel Fires

March 28, 2019

The Wall Street Journal

The international shipping industry is wrestling with a spate of fires aboard vessels at sea in recent months that have cost companies and their customers hundreds of millions of dollars in damages.

Case Study

True Value Launches $150M Investment in Supply-Chain Improvements

March 28, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A big new distribution center in Pennsylvania for True Value Co. is just one part of an ambitious investment to optimize and overhaul the hardware wholesaler’s entire supply chain.

From Texas to the World: Flood of U.S. Oil Exports Is Coming

From Texas to the World, a Flood of U.S. Oil Exports Is Coming

March 27, 2019

Bloomberg

What started as an American phenomenon is now being felt around the world as U.S. oil exports surge to levels unthinkable only a few years ago.

UPS, Drone Maker Begin First Regular Commercial Flights in U.S.

March 27, 2019

Bloomberg

The drone deliveries further United Parcel Service's push into managing and delivering healthcare products.

How Supply Chain Technology Enables the ‘New Retail’ Customer Experience

March 27, 2019

Eugene Amigud, SCB Contributor

Today’s “new retail” — a shopping experience that seamlessly blends digital and offline commerce — is still in its infancy. But it’s already defining the future of technology, business and operational strategies for companies worldwide.

Operations in Flight: How Drones Are Revolutionizing Transportation and Logistics

March 26, 2019

Chad Hall, SCB Contributor

Drone technology is enhancing operations, worker productivity, business profitability and more.

EU Gives May Another Two Weeks to Avoid a No-Deal Brexit

March 22, 2019

Bloomberg

European Union leaders staved off the threat of the U.K. crashing out of the bloc without a deal next Friday by giving Theresa May an extra two weeks to work out what to do.

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.