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MIT’s CTL looking for supply chain professionals for sustainability survey

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 · Brian Straight
Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for Transportation & Logistics is once looking to identify the current status of sustainability inside the supply chain and is asking global professionals to participate in its 4th annual survey.

Muted 3PL growth forecast by Armstrong

Friday, February 10, 2023 · Jeff Berman
A recently-released report by supply chain consultancy Armstrong & Associates highlights the pandemic-driven swings the 3PL sector has seen in recent years, and forecasts slower growth in the years ahead.

To Efficiently Unload Trucks, You First Need to Dance

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 · DHL Supply Chain
A Winning Collaboration Between DHL Supply Chain and Boston Dynamics.

Spending on diverse suppliers averages 3.6%

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 · Brian Straight
A new report finds that just 3.6% of spending is devoted to certified diverse suppliers, with 17% of all spend going to just 10 companies.

The mega trends offering the best opportunities for supply chains

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 · Brian Straight
From robotics to self-driving vehicles, Frost & Sullivan’s annual list of mega trends offers plenty of opportunities for supply chains to excel.

Surprising LTL strength and falling truckload rates set the tone

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 · Gary Forger
Latest Cowen AFS Index shows effects of macroeconomic conditions, carrier pricing strategies on transportation costs across modes.

Pandemic-driven shipping surge ends

Monday, January 9, 2023 · SCMR Staff
With imports below the 2 million TEU mark, major ports escape the pressures of the past year.

Supply Chain Excellence: 10 Tips for Conquering Peak Season

Thursday, January 5, 2023 · DHL Supply Chain
Following these tips will help ensure you are better prepared and organized to overcome unforeseen challenges and successfully manage peak demand.
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Last-mile deliveries need both old and new solutions

Wednesday, January 4, 2023 · Marisa Brown, Senior Principal Research Lead, APQC
Organizations should use a variety of methods to improve the cost and reliability of last-mile deliveries.
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Innovation on my mind; innovation in my business

Wednesday, January 4, 2023 · Aaron Benningfield and Richard Sherman
Adding innovation planning and goal setting into operations performance metrics and evaluating technology hype cycles, best practices and ROI, both financial and competitive, are critical to business strategy.

Three Steps for Keeping Returns from Undermining Peak Season Successes

Tuesday, December 6, 2022 · DHL Supply Chain
With disciplined, scalable and integrated approach to e-commerce order fulfillment and returns management, DHL Supply Chain is well positioned to help retailers efficiently and profitably manage the holiday peak season and the post-holiday returns peak.

Risk Management: Anticipate disruption, design for resilience and embrace agility

Tuesday, November 29, 2022 · SCMR Staff
In this special digital edition of Supply Chain Management Review, we present the best thinking from SCMR authors on risk management, resilience and agility, as well as lessons you can apply to prepare for the future.

The times they are a-changin’ for the 3PL industry

Wednesday, November 9, 2022 · SCMR Staff
With apologies to Bob Dylan, the next two to five years will see a shift to asset-driven companies.

Trailer Tracking Technology: When to Put the Cart Before the Horse

Monday, October 31, 2022 · T-Mobile
Come join the conversation about how technology is helping to unlock greater levels of trailer utilization.

Expect an uneven ride in the transportation market this quarter

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 · SCMR Staff
Cowen/AFS Index points to freight costs under pressure due to the economy, holiday peak and parcel rate increases.
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