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How Advances in Supply Chain IT Are Accelerating Digitalization

Monday, August 7, 2023 · DHL Supply Chain
In today’s high-demand and increasingly digitalized supply chains even the most robust platforms don't have all the capabilities required to deliver the efficiency and insight businesses are seeking.

Available Capacity, Stable Rates Among Shipper Expectations for Next 12 Months

Thursday, August 3, 2023 · Brian Straight
A new survey of 500 transportation leaders finds most expect stable, but slightly above normal rates and plenty of capacity over the next 12 months.

3PL Revenues Fall From 2021 High, But Still Grew 24% In 2022

Monday, July 31, 2023 · Jeff Berman
Last year saw 3PL net revenue grow 24%, the fourth-best year on record according to data from Armstrong & Associates.

Strike Averted, But Higher UPS Shipping Rates Likely To Follow Teamsters Deal

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 · Jeff Berman
With just days remaining, the Teamsters and UPS reached a tentative labor agreement, but it will likely lead to an increase in rates for shippers.

Possible UPS Strike, Yellow Shutdown are the latest Supply Chain Challenges

Thursday, July 20, 2023 · Brian Straight
Shippers moving goods via UPS or Yellow LTL trucks are facing significant challenges as a strike looms at the parcel giant and a potential shutdown waits in the wings for Yellow.

Big Brown prepares ‘temporary plan’ should Teamsters go on strike

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 · Jeff Berman
UPS has begun making contingency plans should Teamster members go on strike Aug. 1, putting hundreds of thousands of shipments in jeopardy.

June retail sales head up, reports Commerce and NRF

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 · Jeff Berman
Commerce reported that June retail sales, at $689.5 billion, rose 0.2% over May and saw a 1.5% annual increase. NRF reported that June retail sales, which does not include automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, were up 0.4%, from May to June and were up 3.3%…

Is Goods-to-Person Technology Right for Your Business?

Saturday, July 15, 2023 · DHL Supply Chain
Working with a 3PL may be the best way to find out.

What are Scope 3 emissions and why should the worldwide air cargo logistics industry care?

Monday, July 10, 2023 · Charles Edwards, vice president, SASI World
Collaboratively working to reduce emissions is not only good for the health of individuals and the planet; it is also good for business, and that's why the air cargo industry needs to address Scope 3 emissions.

Services economy continues showing strength, says ISM

Friday, July 7, 2023 · Jeff Berman
The Services PMI, at 53.9, increased 3.6% and continues growing at a faster rate for the sixth consecutive month, ISM said.

GXO’s Mark Manduca talks automation and why a data academy could drive further innovation

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 · SCMR Staff
GXO chief investment officer Mark Manduca joins Talking Supply Chain host Brian Straight to discuss how GXO has been able to retain customers, why more customers are looking for contract logistics providers, and how technology continues to change the game for the supply chain.
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Top 50 Third Party Logistics (3PLs) 2023: Ripe market conditions

Monday, July 3, 2023 · Karen E. Thuermer
As more shippers turn to providers to improve inventory management and on-time delivery, 3PLs turn up the investment in warehouse robotics and automation to meet these expectations for fast, reliable deliveries at the right cost—an easy recipe for market growth.
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Inside the virtual four walls

Monday, July 3, 2023 · Alan Freeman, Divyesh Bhagat, and Vinesh Korlakunta
Are warehouse as a service offerings disrupting the “traditional” 3PL market?

Taking on flexibility and variability at Maersk

Friday, June 23, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock
Maersk continues to focus on brining predictability and efficiency to the supply chain, and its new innovation center in New Jersey advances that goal.

Three Questions to Ask Before Implementing Goods-to-Person Technology

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 · DHL Supply Chain
If you’re considering a goods-to-person deployment, we provide three questions you’ll need to answer.
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