Supply & Demand Chain Executive

E-Commerce Solutions

Why Supply Chain Companies Should Invest in the Cloud in 2019

ThroughPut Inc.

The benefits of cloud-secure processing will ultimately win the day, as it offers scalability, speed, analytics, and lower operating costs.

Bhaskar Ballapragada

Amazon Introduces Shipment Zero

The e-commerce giant is now setting an ambitious goal for itself and is aiming to reach 50 percent of all Amazon shipments with net zero carbon by 2030.

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Cargo Theft Decreased in 2018

Cargo thefts across the United States were down 19 percent in 2018, along with a 2 percent decrease in theft values.

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Risk/Compliance

Payless ShoeSource Files for Bankruptcy, Closes All US Stores

After filing for bankruptcy protection, Payless ShoeSource has decided to liquidate all U.S. stores.

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Amazon Expands Air Fleet to Maintain its Own Shipping Standards

Amazon is expected to become a major player in the transportation and logistics sector.

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CloudTrade Launches Digital Freight Invoice Processing Solution

CloudTrade Logistics offers 100 percent accuracy for all major carriers.

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Fleet Management

An Overview of Weighing Technologies in the Transportation Industry

Quality Scales Unlimited

The logistics and shipping industries depend on the precision of their weighbridge truck scales as well as the prevention of accidents and errors. Here are 5 commonly used weighing scales.

Weighbridge Scales

Sourcing Solutions

How Today's Supply Chains Increasingly Define Strategy and Deliver Performance

EY (Ernst & Young)

3 reasons supply chain is more important than ever, and where to begin transforming supply chain to create stronger enterprises that can meet today's challenges.

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Amazon Officially Pulls Out Of New York Headquarters

After rumors circulated last week that Amazon was rethinking its New York location for its headquarters, the company has officially pulled the plug.

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Sourcing & Procurement

Metric of the Month: Total Cost to Order Materials and Services

A key performance indicator for the procurement process.

Total Cost to Perform the Process “Order Materials and Services” per $1,000 Revenue (Figure 1)

XPO Logistics Closes Troubled Memphis Facility

After reports of poor working conditions and pregnancy discrimination, XPO Logistics will close its Memphis facility in June.

Xpo Logistics

Ryder Opens New Facility for E-Commerce Offerings

Ryder System, Inc.

The new offering is an alternative to third-party marketplaces and will fulfill product orders from manufacturers directly to consumers.

Ryder

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