Total April U.S.-bound import shipments—at 1,188,688—headed up 5.3% annually and are up 25.3% on a year-to-date basis. And containerized freight imports—at 2,819,591 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) were up 25.5% annually and 27.6% year-to-date, following March’s…
An increase in e-commerce sales of up to 27.6% in the last year is causing transportation and logistics (T&L) companies tremendous strain as they work to fulfill a surge in orders due to the global pandemic.
To prominent supply chain industry analysts weigh in on a new U.S. Census Bureau report showing that overall retail sales in April rose by 51.2% year-over-year.
Due to ongoing congestion at U.S. West Coast ports, demand for LCL services from Asia is ramping up, say industry analysts. The surge in e-commerce is further fueling growth. But just as nature abhors a void, one innovative supply chain player is finding an opportunity in the…
The events of the past year, and in particular the pandemic, forced supply chains to rapidly change and shined a new spotlight on supply chains. Looking ahead, supply chain leaders have an opportunity to leverage this newfound attention to move beyond cost optimization and…
On this episode, Jeff Burnstein discusses the growth of the industrial robotics market, and why now is the time to investigate robots for your operation. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.
After a year of upheaval and uncertainty, supply chain professionals are planning for what is next. In a survey conducted by APQC, organizations indicated they are making sourcing and procurement a top priority for 2021.
Last month’s rollover rates published by project44, the global leader in advanced visibility for shippers and logistics service providers, indicate that maritime supply chain woes are worsening, with little indication that carriers are addressing the industry’s serious…
Inmar Intelligence, a data-driven technology-enabled services company, today revealed findings on e-commerce consumer insights, including what shoppers would give up just to get free shipping on their purchase. In a survey of over 1,000 U.S. consumers, Inmar Intelligence…
BSI, a "business improvement and standards company," unveiled its annual Supply Chain Risk Insights 2021 Report that identifies the trends and associated risks likely to impact global supply chains in the year ahead.
San Francisco-based technology solutions company BairesDev has recently released a whitepaper that identifies the ways in which businesses should interact with customers and clients in the “new normal,” provides insight as to why remote work isn’t going away, and…
Listen in as NFI Industries’ Barbara Gress discusses what it takes to innovate and put robotics to work in your operations.
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