Logistics

DHL Turns to Robots to Equip U.S. Warehouses for E-Commerce

December 3, 2018

DHL is deploying artificial intelligence, self-driving vehicles and product-picking robots at its American warehouses to help handle the surge in e-commerce demand.

U.S.-China Truce Risks Extending — Not Ending — Trade War

December 3, 2018

Bloomberg

Differences on difficult issues such as Chinese industrial policy and intellectual property regimes remain vast — and tough negotiations now lie ahead.

Q&A | They Want It Now: The Age of Same-Day Delivery

December 3, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Once considered a premium option — assuming it was available at all — same-day service is now the standard for many e-commerce shoppers.

Trump's Escalating Trade War Brings Renaissance to One City

November 30, 2018

Bloomberg

One of the biggest beneficiaries of the clash between the U.S. and China may turn out to be a gritty Taiwanese town called Taoyuan.

E-Commerce Fulfillment: The Golden Age or Nuclear Age?

November 30, 2018

Ben Gordon, Dave Stubbs and Matt Smalley, SCB Contributors

For two decades, e-commerce has grown more than 20 percent, fueled by the explosion of providers like Amazon. But this year was a turning point.

Unprecedented Online Holiday Sales Could Have Costly Aftermath for Retailers

November 29, 2018

Bloomberg

Black Friday results have reinforced that this U.S. holiday shopping season will be one of the best in recent memory. But even in good times, there are concerns for retailers.

Tariffs Present an Opportunity for Supply Chain Collaboration

November 28, 2018

Kate Vitasek, SupplyChainBrain Contributor

Tariffs make collaboration among businesses, manufacturers, suppliers and global supply chains more crucial than ever.

China May Cut Parts Tariffs, Aiding Home-Built Jets

November 28, 2018

Bloomberg

China is discussing a plan to cut tariffs on imported plane parts, a move that may also benefit suppliers such as General Electric and Honeywell International.

Border Shutdowns Could Cost Billions, Local Business Officials Warn

November 27, 2018

Bloomberg

Shutting down ports of entry at the U.S.-Mexico border near San Diego could cost local industry billions, say business officials in the region.

It Looks Like China's Export Boom to the U.S. Will End in January

November 26, 2018

Bloomberg

A recent surge in exports from China to the U.S. is set to turn into a slump in January as tariffs imposed on Chinese goods rise.

Logistics

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