Logistics

Chip Shortage Set to Worsen as Covid Rampages Through Malaysia

August 24, 2021

The number of COVID-19 infections is surging in Malaysia, threatening to aggravate shortages of semiconductors and other components that have hammered automakers for months.

Dry Bulk Shipping Rates Soar as Commodities Rebound

August 24, 2021

Bloomberg

For a glimpse at how fast demand for commodities has rebounded in the wake of the coronavirus, look no further than the market for shipping them.

Walmart Debuts Business Delivery Service in Push Beyond Retail

August 24, 2021

Bloomberg

Walmart Inc. will start delivering goods for other companies, a bet that its logistics prowess will let the world’s largest retailer broaden its business.

Coach Owner Is Stockpiling Handbags to Prepare for Holidays

August 22, 2021

Bloomberg

The owner of the Coach and Kate Spade brands is stockpiling its handbags and other accessories ahead of the holiday season to ensure it can meet consumer demand amid ongoing delays in the delivery of products from suppliers.

Four Threats to a Future-Proof Supply Chain, and How to Confront Them

August 22, 2021

Ben Eachus, SCB Contributor

Digital transformation is a key priority for most supply chain leaders, but less than half have a roadmap for the future.

Six Elements Retailers Should Have in Place for Peak Season

August 20, 2021

Kamran Iqbal, SCB Contributor

Even with the best intentions, many retailers are finding themselves jammed by ongoing supply chain and logistics constraints.

Biden Pressed to Slash Big-Rig Pollution as Next Climate Target

August 18, 2021

Bloomberg

Now that he’s outlined tough new emissions requirements for carmakers, President Joe Biden is facing pressure to enact similarly stringent rules for big trucks still operating under standards that environmentalists say are too lax.

China Port Congestion Worsens as Ningbo Shuts for Seventh Day

August 17, 2021

Bloomberg

The partial closure of the world’s third-busiest container port is worsening congestion at other major Chinese ports, as ships divert away from Ningbo amid uncertainty over how long virus control measures in the city will last.

Thursday, September 16, 2021

How to Build & Scale Supplier Diversity

August 16, 2021

Quickbase

Over the past year, the need for cultural change around diversity has taken center stage. For those in supply chain, supplier diversity is the hot topic; leaders are being tasked with increasing supplier diversity in their organization.

Global Supply Chains Get Battered by Fresh Covid Surges

August 16, 2021

Bloomberg

Asia’s renewed surge in COVID-19 infections is compounding supply chain blockages across the world’s biggest source of manufactured goods.

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.