COVID-19

The “just-in-case” era is over, with operations looking to right-size inventory levels while avoiding stock outs. That may call for layers of technology, starting but not ending with WMS and effective data capture.

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We canvassed a seasoned group of industry observers to record what happened this past year and what it means to our logistics and supply chain operations as we head into 2024. Here’s what they had to say.

Supply chains worldwide will continue to be caught between politics, economics and ecology in the future. Whether there will be more regionalization or nearshoring remains to be seen. The question will linger: Who will win and who will lose in this increasingly tense competition?

As international trade volumes continue to hit records every year, shippers of all sizes are turning to applications to gain visibility and control of their global trade processes and GTM vendors are there to answer the call.

The pandemic brought unprecedented long-term stressors to supply chains worldwide. Does hindsight tell us anything about how to be better prepared? Can artificial intelligence (AI) possibly help with disruptions of this magnitude? This e2open study provides some answers.

The most dramatic impact of e-Commerce is upstream in the supply chain from the direct-to-consumer arena. This article explores the implications of those lesser known, but gigantic, effects.

Ever-shifting Customs regulations are causing shippers to stay on their toes. Our experts suggest partnering with experienced north-south carriers and Customs brokers in order to execute seamless cross-border moves in 2022.

In this podcast, Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviews Ward Richmond, Executive Vice President for Colliers International.

Ecommerce growth has transformed the order fulfillment landscape. This research-based report explores how retailers and brands are solving top operational challenges involving space, labor, technology, shipping and more.

Shipper demand, vendor innovation and advances in technology have worked together to get the vision of the digital supply chain over the finish line.

In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews Glenn Koepke, GM, Network Collaboration, for Chicago-based FourKites, a provider of real-time tracking and visibility solutions across transportation modes and digital platforms.

Europe’s transport and logistics industry faces new challenges.

Recent developments in China related to the uptick in Omicron variant infections appear to be shaping up to have a significant downstream impact on United States-bound import patterns, at a time when the ongoing supply chain congestion issues appeared to be showing signs of improvement.

Fiscal third quarter earnings for Memphis-based freight transportation and logistics services bellwether FedEx issued yesterday showed gains, amid various challenges. Quarterly revenue—at $23.6 billion—saw a 10% annual increase, and operating income—at $1.33 billion—saw a 32% annual gain. Diluted earnings per share—at $4.20—were up 27% annually, coming up short of Wall Street expectations at $4.65.