Transportation & Distribution

Commodity Freighters Are Shrugging Off COVID-19 for Now

July 2, 2020

The cost of moving commodities like coal and iron ore across the world’s oceans is surging as China lifts cargo purchases. Whether the rally will withstand the economic aftershocks of the coronavirus is a thornier question.

Urged by Trump to Decouple, U.S. Companies Want More China Faster

June 29, 2020

Bloomberg

Just as President Trump urges American companies to ditch China, many of them can’t get more of China fast enough.

The Advantages of a Corporate Pallet Program

June 26, 2020

Tyson Steffens, SCB Contributor

Professionally managed pallet programs yield cost savings, transparency and optimization now, while positioning pallet users for the future.

To Save the Supply Chain, Send in the Robotrucks

June 24, 2020

Jason Orr, SCB Contributor

Automated vehicle technology could emerge a vital tool in global supply chains during the pandemic.

Walmart’s Self-Driving Partner Is Changing E-Commerce Economics

June 22, 2020

Bloomberg

For a self-driving vehicle startup, Gatik has an odd mantra: Don’t agonize over autonomy, worry about delivery.

Six Common Logistics Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

June 18, 2020

Mikayla St. Clair, SCB Contributor

In the process of implementing new strategies, companies may overlook these aspects that can affect supply-chain performance.

Food Producer Achieves Significant On-Time Delivery Improvements With Red Classic

June 17, 2020

Red Classic

Challenge: A large U.S. food producer was incurring sizable on-time, in-full delivery fines due to late deliveries to a large retailer. The producer’s objective was to contract a dedicated carrier that could provide 97% on-time delivery out of its highest-volume distribution center — moving its overall on-time delivery metric into acceptable range and avoiding costly penalties.