Logistics Outsourcing

White House Will Host Amazon, Facebook, Ford and Others to Discuss Artificial Intelligence

May 10, 2018

The White House plans to convene executives from Amazon, Facebook, Google, Intel and 34 other major U.S. companies on Thursday as it seeks to supercharge the deployment of powerful robots, algorithms and the broader field of artificial intelligence.

Trump Ditches the Iran Nuclear Accord — Here's What It Means for Oil

May 10, 2018

Forbes

President Donald Trump announced this week that the U.S. will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal and reimpose the economic sanctions it had lifted under the pact.

Freight Operators Dismiss Threat of Digital Startups

May 10, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Established U.S. logistics firms say digital-friendly freight startups that are drawing growing interest in Silicon Valley still lack the scale and customer relationships to threaten their share of the market.

Following Gruesome New Footage, Veterinary Group Shares Recommendations for Live Exports

May 9, 2018

Maritime Executive

The question of how accurately sheep are counted as they are loaded on to livestock carriers has become a topic of discussion across Australia after whistle-blower footage from on board the Panama-flagged Awassi Express was aired on 60 Minutes last month. Now, more footage: “Boiled Alive,” deemed so confronting and horrific that commercial television would not show it, has been aired by Fairfax Media.

Opinion: The Best Answers to #WhoMadeMyClothes This Fashion Revolution Week

May 8, 2018

Olivia Pinnock, Forbes contributor

Fashion Revolution Week came to the end of a noise-making celebration of five years since its launch late last month. This year, over 100 countries took part with events calling for a more transparent and ethical fashion industry, it was covered by many major fashion titles, and social media was abuzz with conscious fashion consumers putting their favorite brands to the test over their supply chains.

The Use — and Misuse — of Incoterms

May 8, 2018

John Vogt

When people say, “Incoterms are simple, pick one and use it in all your contracts,” it should be clear they really don’t understand them, and can’t use them to the advantage of their company.

Aerospace Suppliers Look to Blockchain for Parts Tracking

May 8, 2018

The New York Times

Aerospace suppliers are starting to explore blockchain technology to keep tabs on their supply chain, potentially tracking parts such as that at the center of a Southwest Airlines accident last month.

Freight Demand Pushes Truck-Order Backlog to Near Record Level

May 8, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Freight-hauling firms slowed their roll in ordering new trucks last month, as backlogs at equipment factories spiked following record demand for new vehicles in the first quarter.

Telaid Delivers Precision, Big Savings to Logistics Company

May 4, 2018

Challenge: Security was a priority for a leading logistics provider designing a large, new facility. The team had outlined a comprehensive physical security solution including IP video with integrated access control along with intrusion detection — all managed via a single video management solution (VMS) interface.

Cold Shipping in Hot Demand as the World Craves More Fresh Food

May 4, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

One of the shipping industry’s hottest markets is cold boxes.

Logistics Outsourcing

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics outsourcing and its 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 using third party logistics providers (3PLs). New technologies that provide information during shipments are transforming the way companies work with these providers - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As 3PL services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics outsourcing solutions to power their supply chains.