Logistics

BMW, VW Reach Painful Juncture on Road to Electrified Fleet

March 21, 2019

BMW and Volkswagen are facing up to difficult cost cuts needed to fund the unprecedented transition to electrifying their fleets.

Saudi Delivery App Outdoes Uber by Letting Shoppers Bargain on the Go

March 21, 2019

Bloomberg

Typing out your order on Mrsool is only the start of what’s made the Saudi delivery app more popular in the kingdom than Uber and Facebook.

As U.S. Oil Supply Grows, So Does Its Influence on Global Prices

March 20, 2019

Bloomberg

For a glimpse into what the global oil price might look like one day, a good place to look is the Dutch port of Rotterdam.

Ocean Carriers Have the Upper Hand Over Shippers — For Now

March 18, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

In the never-ending struggle for advantage between shippers and ocean carriers, the latter appear to have the upper hand for the moment.

Boeing's Supply Chain Waits for Answers, Too

March 15, 2019

Brooke Sutherland, Bloomberg Opinion

The grounding of Boeing’s 737 Max jet will have ripple effects — not all of them bad — across an aviation industry that’s been a steadying force for industrial conglomerates.

The Truth About Supply Chain Costs From a Logistics Perspective

March 15, 2019

Jamie Overley, SCB Contributor

Let's assume you have a successful product, a well-developed brand and a seamless manufacturing process. Now, you’re ready to take your product to the international stage.

American Air, Southwest Rush to Fill Gaps as 737 Max Parked

March 14, 2019

Bloomberg

U.S. carriers moved swiftly to comply with federal orders grounding their Boeing Co. 737 Max aircraft and shift passengers to other flights.

U.K. Firms Slam No-Deal Brexit Levies as Too Risky, Too Late

March 14, 2019

Bloomberg

Under the temporary regime announced Wednesday, the U.K. would avoid slapping tariffs on most imported goods, though prices of key European Union products including beef, cheese and cars would rise.

10 Things to Look for in a Parcel Shipping System Partner

Ten Things to Look for in a Parcel Shipping System Partner

March 13, 2019

Pierbridge

Airlines Rethink $57Bn in Boeing Orders After Crash

March 13, 2019

Bloomberg

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

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.