Global Logistics

Case Study

How a Maker of Agricultural Equipment Transformed Its Inbound Supply Chain

November 11, 2019

AGCO’s goal was nothing less than radical integration of its inbound supply chain, supplier relations and factory flows. A collaboration with 4flow helped to launch the “Smart Logistics” initiative.

U.S., China Plan Opioid Bust That Could Help Trump Sell Trade Deal

November 6, 2019

Bloomberg

China and the U.S. plan to highlight joint efforts to crack down on fentanyl smuggling, addressing an opioid epidemic that President Trump has asked his counterpart Xi Jinping to help alleviate as part of broader trade talks.

How the Trade War and a Changing China Are Roiling World Shipping

November 4, 2019

Bloomberg

The trade war and China’s economic shift made 2018 a tough year for global shipping and will continue to reverberate through the industry, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

The Intelligent Enterprise for the Industrial Machinery and Components Industry

November 1, 2019

SAP

By 2025, Industrial Manufacturers must be able to capture customer requirements effectively and drive mass customization to give every customer what they want. The ability to manage the specifics of each order in every aspect of the value chain consistently lies in the intelligent enterprise.

The Canal of Death Is Now an Economic Gateway for Eastern Europe

October 29, 2019

Bloomberg

The region that straddles the Danube in Romania and Bulgaria has made it a bread basket for centuries. But after years of corruption and political upheaval, it’s finally plugged into the world economy thanks to the EU’s open borders and money.

Order-Centric TMS: Managing the Rising Pressures of the Modern Supply Chain

Order-Centric TMS: Managing Rising Pressures of the Modern Supply Chain

October 3, 2019

MP Objects

In recent years, the supply chain industry has undergone significant changes. With the advent of e-commerce, businesses are under increasing pressure to keep pace with growing customer demands, shorter product lifecycles, and global competition. Multi-enterprise business networks have been an effective first step to meeting these challenges and leveraging the vast potential of this new landscape.

Medical Cannabis Exporter Sees a Window Before Market Floods

October 1, 2019

Bloomberg

Medical cannabis producers have a five-year window to reap high prices for their products before supply floods the market.

IoT Visibility Reduces Risk, Plain and Simple

October 1, 2019

Savi Technology

Trump Plans Crackdown on Fentanyl Shipments From China, Others

September 11, 2019

Bloomberg

A draft executive order would target foreign shippers routing deliveries through the U.S. Postal Service — not the two-largest U.S. couriers United Parcel Service Inc. and FedEx Corp.

No-Deal Brexit May Cost the British Fashion Industry $1 Billion

September 4, 2019

Bloomberg

A switch to World Trade Organization rules along with tighter controls on international shipping have the potential to hamstring the U.K. industry, the British Fashion Council said.

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.