Logistics

Case Study

A Venerable Fashion Retailer Embraces Modern Supply Chain Management

August 4, 2021

Fashion label Marc O’Polo sought to eliminate manual data management and lay the groundwork for an omnichannel retailing strategy, in support of both stores and online sales.

Case Study

Real-Time Climate Tracking Helps Food Distributor Cut Waste

August 4, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Losing too many perishable loads to variations in truck temperatures, Dot Foods Inc. sought a transparent solution to monitor its products in transit.

Case Study

Fashion Giant Outfits Operation With Digital Inventory Network

August 4, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

When siloed inventory management began causing stockouts and hurting customer service levels, Randa Apparel & Accessories looked to a planning platform to optimize operations.

The Craft Beer Boom: How to Satisfy Changing Consumer Tastes

Case Study

MaxiaNET Seeks Total Cold-Chain Control for Brewery Customer in Mexico

August 4, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

The supply chain design and management firm adopts a monitoring system in support of a “freshness fanatic” brewery, from production to consumption.

Case Study

One Small Step for a Shipper Toward Embracing Electric Trucks

August 4, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Packaging product distributor Veritiv partners with Penske Truck Leasing to pioneer the use of an electrically powered big rig in Southern California.

Case Study

Workwear Specialist Invests in a Highly Automated Omnichannel DC

August 4, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

Workwear manufacturer Engelberg Strauss seeks to create a distribution center that can serve all channels from a single location.

CASE STUDY

From Dog Food to Kayaks: Retailer Tractor Supply Co. Embraces Same-Day Delivery

August 4, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The pandemic accelerated a program by Tractor Supply Co. to jump into home delivery with a fleet of crowdsourced drivers.

DHL to Add Electric Planes to Fleet in Pursuit of Zero Emissions

August 4, 2021

Bloomberg

The race toward zero-emission logistics chains is expanding from the road to the skies.

Top Tips for Achieving an Autonomous Supply Chain

August 3, 2021

AThingz

In light of the supply chain crisis since last year, it has become more evident that organizations should adopt a supply chain planning approach that is strategic and data-driven. In this context, a new term has emerged: the autonomous supply chain.

The Winners and Losers in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

August 3, 2021

Bloomberg

A Senate plan to spend $550 billion on U.S. infrastructure stands to benefit industries heavily dependent on transportation, with companies including Amazon.com Inc., FedEx Corp. and Comcast Corp. among the biggest winners.

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.