Global Logistics

THE SCB PODCAST

Podcast | How to Cut Down on Global Food Waste

September 11, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Each year, 1.3 billion tons of food are lost or go to waste — and a third of those losses occur in transit.

Success in Canada Demands a Uniquely Canadian Logistics Strategy

September 8, 2020

Purolator International

As U.S. businesses rethink their supply chains, many will come to realize the tremendous opportunities that exist just north of the border.

Surviving and Thriving Amid Record Disruption

August 27, 2020

BluJay Solutions

Challenge: A customer operating on BluJay’s transportation management system experienced volume increases peaking weekly at 50% year-over-year, driven by COVID-19 and shifts in consumer demand. This created an immediate need to scale carrier procurement efforts to support increased load volumes, while keeping costs in line and meeting customer service expectations.

Are We There Yet?

August 21, 2020

E2open

Here's how logistics service providers can adapt to the unexpected to better predict shipment ETAs — and create a positive impact on their end customers.

2019 Forecasting and Inventory Benchmark Study

August 21, 2020

E2open

What does best-in-class forecasting and inventory management look like?

Five Reasons Why USMCA Is Good News for U.S.-Canada Trade

August 13, 2020

Purolator International

A new era for U.S.-Canada trade relations began in July.

Labor Abuse Allegations Tie Up Ships in Australia Ports

August 13, 2020

Bloomberg

Australian authorities detained at least two cargo ships for alleged labor violations related to demands from seafarers to be sent home, some of whom have spent more than a year at sea.

Ship Crews Stuck in Lockdown Strain Global Supply Chains

Supply-Chain Risk Grows as Weary Crews Halt Ships and Clog Ports

August 9, 2020

Bloomberg

A new risk to global supply chains is emerging as exhausted seafarers stuck offshore for months halt work, a breaking point caused by restrictions on crew changes amid coronavirus precautions.

Case Study

How Technology Is Helping a Family-Owned Forwarder to Expand

August 1, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

A small forwarder in Puerto Rico had big dreams of expanding its services to meet the need of multimodal shippers, while complying with all document-filing requirements by government regulators.

The World’s Supply Chain Isn’t Ready for a COVID-19 Vaccine

July 27, 2020

Bloomberg

The industries that shepherd goods around the world on ships, planes and trucks acknowledge they aren’t ready to handle the challenges of shipping an eventual COVID-19 vaccine from drugmakers to billions of people.

Global Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding global logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods faster and farther around the world than ever before through global logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during 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 global logistics solutions to power their supply chains.