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Demand drives 3PLs to the best growth and M&A year on record

Monday, July 18, 2022 · SCMR Staff
The market favored 3PLs with strong carrier management, e-commerce and air freight forwarding capabilities.

Freight index shows fuel surcharges, seasonal factors prop up Q3 transportation costs

Monday, July 18, 2022 · SCMR Staff
As demand softens and shippers take action to mitigate exposure to high costs, the July Cowen/AFS Index predicts moderate-to-declining quarter-over-quarter growth rates across modes, though year-over-year trends indicate sustained strength.

New study sheds light on root cause of higher food prices

Friday, July 15, 2022 · SCMR Staff
There has been a measurable and important impact on supply chain disruption for food and beverage products.

Managing supply chain disruptions: U.S., U.K. manufacturers accelerate procurement

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 · SCMR Staff
Study finds 97% of procurement leaders see significant disruption in direct materials supply chain; 67% not confident in existing technology; 84% consider modernization a strategic priority.

RXO is new company name for XPO Logistics spin off

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 · SCMR Staff
The launch’s largest component will be truck brokerage.

Blue Yonder names Duncan Angove as CEO

Monday, July 11, 2022 · SCMR Staff
Angove was previously at Infor, Oracle and Retek.

Matt Caine joins CLX Logistics

Thursday, July 7, 2022 · SCMR Staff
The new vice president of sales and marketing in North America will also head up a new office in Houston.

June Services PMI grows but at a slightly reduced rate

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 · Jeff Berman
The Services PMI came in at 55.3 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth), down 0.6% compared to May, following a 1.2% decrease, from April to May. The Services PMI showed growth, at a slower rate, for the 25th consecutive month, with services sector growth now remaining…

GE Appliances adds fleet of electric trucks

Wednesday, July 6, 2022 · SCMR Staff
New electric vehicles from Einride will operate on high-frequency routes in GE Appliances’ U.S. supply chain.

June manufacturing output falls with growth still intact

Friday, July 1, 2022 · Jeff Berman
The report’s key metric, the PMI, came in at 53.0 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), for a 3.1% decrease compared to May’s 56.1 reading, marking the 25th consecutive month of growth, at a faster rate, as well as the 25th consecutive month of overall economic…

Supply chain disruptions drive up costs, complexity at large enterprises

Friday, July 1, 2022 · SCMR Staff
Increased inventory and supplier numbers are two of the consequences.

Logility to acquire network optimization provider Starboard Solutions

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 · SCMR Staff
The combined capabilities allow companies to analyze options and locate the best absolute location for future plants, warehouses and 3PLs.

First winners of Dematic scholarship program announced

Friday, June 24, 2022 · SCMR Staff
Program supports students pursuing a career in STEM.

AxleHire expands last mile delivery services to Atlanta

Thursday, June 23, 2022 · SCMR Staff
This is the company’s first move into the Southeast region.

GE Appliances opens energy-efficient distribution center

Wednesday, June 22, 2022 · SCMR Staff
The Northern California DC will reduce delivery times by half.
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