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Global Supply Chains Get Familiar with “Force Majeure”
Forced closures and government restrictions are putting pressure on the supply chain, causing many partners to fail at contractual obligations. But, communication and innovative thinking is the way out of the economic crisis following the pandemic.
J. Heyrovský Institute of Physical Chemistry Partners with Gebrüder Weiss for “Quantum” Delivery
IATA Projects $252 Billion Drop in Airline Industry
DACHSER Allows LCL Services Between Europe and Chile
Ocean Freight Volumes Rise as Airfreight Services Drop
Actus Logistics Offers Resources to Keep Supply Chain Moving
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Procurement Survival Guide: 4 Ways to Ensure Success
The role of the procurement organization is always evolving, and today it’s seen as more important than ever in helping to meet the strategic objectives of the wider enterprise.
Awards
Now Accepting Nominations for the Annual SDCE 100 Award
The annual award spotlights successful and innovative projects that deliver bottom-line value to enterprises across the range of supply chain functions.
Warehousing
In Times of Crisis, Manufacturers Demonstrate Humanity
Poor planning, a small production chain and the sheer scale of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has left essential medical staff critically exposed without personal protective equipment during a time when they need it most.
Latest
AxleHire’s New No-Touch Delivery Supports Social Distancing for Same Day Delivery
AxleHire announced the deployment of No-Touch Delivery, a suite of tools for consumers to be able to receive their same day and next day deliveries and maintain their social distance from the driver.
Rose Rocket Modernizes Trucking with Next-Generation Order Management Experience
Integration with Geotab’s open platform combines industry-leading user interface with real-time order location to enable trucking companies to offer exceptional customer experience
United Airline Flies Cargo-Only Flights
With coronavirus (COVID-19) creating an increased need to keep the global supply chain moving, United Airlines is utilizing its network capabilities and personnel to get vital shipments, such as medical supplies, to areas that need them most.
American Airlines Announces Cargo-Only Flights to Keep Business Moving
American Airlines is utilizing its currently grounded passenger aircraft to move cargo between the United States and Europe, ensuring the world’s goods continue to get where they need to go.
Trucking Industry Asks Trump Administration to Not Impede Safe and Efficient Flow of Trucks Carrying Essential Goods
The trucking industry is asking the Trump Administration and government leaders at all levels to assure America’s trucks carrying essential goods can continue to deliver the basic and vital necessities critical to mitigating COVID-19.
Corrugated Box Industry Keeps Supply Chain Moving Amid COVID-19 Challenges
Disruption in the availability of these goods would cause significant hardships to consumers across the country who depend on steady and stable supplies.
IRU Report Forecasts Jump in Driver Shortage in Europe
According to research from IRU, the European road transport sector is facing a 13% increase in its commercial driver shortage in 2020.
Kenworth Trucks Now Fitted With Enhaced Driver Assistance
New Kenworth heavy and medium duty trucks with the Bendix Wingman Fusion advanced driver assistance system.
Supply Chain Leaders Believe Innovation is Key
According to a report from Deloitte, companies that are considered "leaders" in the supply chain industry have innovation as a high priority.
ONE Works with Others for Collaborative Platform
Ocean Network Express has developed a collaborative platform for ocean carriers and terminal operators for operational efficiency.
Maersk Pledges to be Carbon Neutral by 2050
Maersk is joining the fight against climate change by pledging to reduce its carbon footprint in 30 years.
Autonomous Last-Mile Delivery Could be Valued at $11.13 Billion By Next year
As trucking companies are looking augment the driver shortage and find more efficient options, autonomous vehicles could be the future.
ATRI Reveals Top Bottleneck Spots in US
Fort Lee, NJ. has been determined as the top location in the company for bottlenecking and congestion issues in the country.
Trucking Needed 60,200 More Drivers at the End of 2018 to Meet Demand: Report
The American Trucking Association (ATA) has released a report detailing the continued decline in drivers and what is needed to offset the shortage.
DOT Declares National Emergency for CMV Delivering Relief
On March 13, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a national emergency declaration to provide hours-of-service (HOS) regulatory relief to commercial vehicle drivers.
Pallet Alliance Grows Platform IoT Capability for Added Precision
Pallet Alliance is working with IoT developers in helping to grow the precision, capabilities and long-range connectivity of its pallet platform.
Research Predicts Automated Deliveries Will Generate up to $48.4B in Revenue by 2030
Autonomous vehicles paired with drones show the most promise, with Lux Research expecting them to deliver more than 20 billion parcels a year by 2030.
USPS Contractor to Implement Propane Autogas Trucks for Parcel Deliveries
The vehicles are used for contracted parcel delivery routes between USPS locations in North and South Carolina.
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Celebrates the 20th Annual Pros to Know Winners
Supply & Demand Chain Executive announces the 20th annual Pros to Know winners
Amazon to Build Two State-of-the-Art Operations Facilities in Hampton Roads
Amazon first launched its Virginia fulfillment operations in 2006 with a fulfillment center in Sterling, Va.
Amtrak Names New CEO Amidst Largest Fleet Renewal
As Amtrak appoints its new CEO, others in transportation join with signification executive appointments.
Raymond Showcases Innovations in Intralogistics and Automation at MODEX
An optimized warehouse creates more space for product, increases workforce productivity and leverages lift trucks for the best suitable task — all of which, ultimately, drive cost savings that can then be used to eventually invest in automation.
Polaris Sets Industry Standard with Taylor-Dunn Stand-Up Tow Tractor
The new TT-416 includes all the benefits of a traditional stand-up, provides the performance and efficiency expected from Taylor-Dunn, and has an extra focus on operator comfort and safety.
GE Appliances’ New Georgia Logistics Center Connects the US Supply Chain
GE Appliances opened the first new logistics center in northwest Georgia near the Appalachian Regional Port.
Seegrid Announces New Auto-Charging Self-Driving Vehicle for Material Handling
Seegrid launched the GT10 Series 7 Plus, the first vision guided vehicle (VGV) to feature auto-charge integration and an enhanced sensing technology.
XPO Logistics to Acquire Majority of UK Contract Logistics
The operations provide a range of logistics services, including inbound and outbound distribution, reverse logistics management and inventory management.
5 Strategies to Improve E-Commerce Conversion Rates
Where supply chain used to focus on getting products to brick-and-mortar stores, they now have to fulfill significantly more online orders that end up being direct-to-consumer.
Study: Coronavirus Impact on Imports Expected to be Larger, Longer than Previously Expected
Factory shutdowns and travel restrictions in China continue to affect production.
Research Reveals Predictions Manufacturing, Supply Chain Disruptions Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
Market intelligence experts at Infiniti Research predict the peak of the impact of coronavirus to occur mid-March.
COVID-19 Impacts North American Commercial Vehicle Markets
COVID-19 required ACT Research to do a foundational reassessment of near-term economic expectations, and by extension, North American commercial vehicle demand.
