Logistics

Airlines Rethink $57Bn in Boeing Orders After Crash

March 13, 2019

The 737, which first entered service in the late 1960s, is the aviation industry’s best-selling model and Boeing’s top earner.

Boeing Reels as Europe Joins Global Backlash Against 737 Max Jet

March 12, 2019

Bloomberg

Boeing staggered into a deepening global crisis as governments around the world grounded the company’s best-selling jet over safety concerns after a second deadly crash.

Walmart Toughens Delivery Demands for Suppliers

March 12, 2019

The Wall Street Journal

The retailer wants suppliers that ship full trucks of products to deliver orders within a specified two-day window 87 percent of the time, up from an 85-percent rate it targeted previously.

Waymo Is Now Selling Sensors to Lower Cost of Self-Driving Cars

Waymo Is Selling Sensors to Lower the Cost of Self-Driving Cars

March 8, 2019

Bloomberg

The next generation of warehouse robots, security systems, and even autonomous tractors could all be built with this technology.

Enter Now for the 2019 Supply Chain Innovation Award Competition

March 7, 2019

SupplyChainBrain

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) has extended the deadline to participate in its annual Supply Chain Innovation Award, in partnership with SupplyChainBrain.

A Beginner's Guide to Choosing a Logistics Provider

March 6, 2019

Jamie Overley, SCB Contributor

From sourcing to delivery, the last leg in a product’s journey can ultimately determine its success.

U.S., China Are Close to a Trade Deal That Could End U.S. Tariffs

March 4, 2019

Bloomberg

The U.S. and China are close to a trade deal that could lift most or all U.S. tariffs — as long as Beijing follows through on pledges.

This Overlooked Marketplace Differentiator May Be Sitting in Your Warehouse

March 4, 2019

Jamie Overley, SCB Contributor

Well-managed product inventory can be a marketplace differentiator — especially when a product is produced in one country and sold in another.

Trucker Shortage’s Latest Casualty: Cheap Prices

March 1, 2019

Bloomberg

America’s trucker shortage is about to hit consumers right where it hurts: in the kitty litter.

Fatal Crash Renews Concern About Cargo Planes

Fatal Amazon Crash Renews Concern About Cargo Planes

February 27, 2019

Bloomberg

Passenger airlines in the U.S. have recorded a remarkable period of safety over the past 10 years. Not so the nation’s cargo planes.

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.