Supply chain trade & visibility

In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews John Larkin, Operating Partner for Clarendon Capital. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/lm_podcast_series_clarendon_capitals_larkin_assesses_transportation_and_log

Rail carloads—at 231,258—were down 3.2% annually, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 257,853 units—were off 5.4% annually. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/u.s._rail_carload_and_intermodal_volumes_see_declines_for_week_ending_septe

While the industry is still caught in the wake of the pandemic and the subsequent string of unprecedented events, profits for the top carriers has never been better. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/top_30_ocean_carriers_riding_high_on_wave_of_profits

Schedule reliability remains a significant headache for carriers. Meanwhile, seaports remain flooded with containers, labor negotiations on the West Coast are ongoing, and issues regarding congestion are slow to be resolved as ports continue to look for answers. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/top_30_ports_volumes_swell_challenges_persist

We need smart people to run the supply chains of the future. They will need career paths and lots of room for creativity. Are you ready? source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/autonomous_e_commerce

Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently caught up with Doug Waggoner, CEO of Chicago-based 3PL Echo Global Logistics. Waggoner offered up insights on a whole host of topics, including: inflation; rates and capacity; and Peak Season prospects, among others. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/qa_echo_global_logistics_ceo_waggoner_discusses_market_trends_and_condition

Frank McKay, Jabil’s chief supply chain and procurement officer, is leading with the basics that are too often ignored source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/doubling_down_on_people_process_and_technology

As Hurricane Ian approaches, various parts of coastal Florida, safety is paramount for everyone, of course. That said, Logistics Management has provided an overview below of what is happening with various freight transportation carriers, providers and ports. The statements below are directly from company web sites to keep you informed in a brief and concise manner. Please be careful out there for the next few days. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/hurricane_ian_carrier_update

In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews John Larkin, Operating Partner for Clarendon Capital. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/freight_logistics_transportation_clarendon_capital

Under the agreement, UNFI also has an option to implement Symbotic’s warehouse automation systems in additional distribution centers. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/grocery_wholesaler_unfi_to_deploy_symbotics_robotics_and_software_automatio

As the calendar moves closer to the holiday season, so, too, do respective announcements by companies, ringing the bell for seasonal labor help. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/companies_call_out_for_seasonal_logistics_staffing._will_they_get_the_help

Demand modeling and supply chain design are a potent combination of capabilities that will accelerate the ability to manage risk and resiliency-related challenges. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/build_resilience_in_supply_chains_by_modeling_multiple_demand_futures

Over two decades ago, the internet made its way into households, retail, and manufacturing environments, providing a foundation for commerce to occur in a more rapid and convenient fashion; since then, ecommerce has undoubtedly become the platform of choice for procuring everything from household products to industrial equipment. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/new_goods_to_robot_systems_take_e_fulfillment_to_the_next_level

Following a collective sigh of relief heard on September 15, when United States freight railroad carriers and railroad labor unions came to terms on a tentative deal, which remains subject to ratification, one railroad labor union—the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) reached a tentative agreement with the railroads, the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC), an organization representing the nation’s freight railroads in national collective bargaining, said yesterday. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/iam_comes_to_terms_on_tentative_rail_labor_deal_reports_nccc

With a 7.5-cent decline, the national average came in at $4.889, following a 6.9-cent decline, to $4.964, for the week of September 19, which was preceded by a 5.1-cent decline, to $5.033, for the week of September 12. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/national_diesel_average_falls_7.5_cents_to_4.889_reports_eia

Scottsdale, Arizona-based Emerge, a provider of its proprietary Digital Freight Marketplace (DFM) and TMS focused on accelerating productivity and increasing visibility for supply chain stakeholders and freight procurement, recently announced, that it has tapped DAT Freight & Analytics, operator of the largest North American-based truckload freight marketplace, with a database of $137 billion in annual market transactions, as the exclusive branded truckload rate benchmarking service for Emerge’s Dynamic RFP platform. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/emerge_taps_dat_for_rate_benchmarking_for_its_emerge_dynamic_rfp_platform

Companies are trying all manner of ways to rid themselves of bloated inventories at a time when they typically build inventory for the end-of-year holiday season. How did they find themselves in such a mess? source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/new_inventory_problems_expose_old_supply_chain_weaknesses

To better navigate vendor offerings, you need a thorough understanding of a control tower and its capabilities. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/what_is_a_supply_chain_control_tower_and_whats_needed_to_deploy_one

In this Value Matrix, Nucleus provides a snapshot of the market based on how vendors are delivering value to customers through the usability and functionality of their software, the Value Matrix also captures the direction vendors are headed relative to the rest of the market with respect to the investments they are making today that promise to deliver value in the future. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/paper/nucleus_research_control_tower_value_matrix_2022

This follows previous joint announcements by POLA and POLB, whom collectively account for roughly 40% of United States-bound import volumes, indicating that consideration of the fee would be pushed back each week. Going back to when the fee was initially rolled out on October 25, 2021, POLA and POLB said that the ports have seen a cumulative 52% decline in the amount of aging cargo on their docks. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/pola_and_polb_postpone_container_dwell_fee_implementation_until_october_21

ALAN advises preparation for residents at risk, asks members of aid network to be ready to help, as Ian threatens Florida. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/american_logistics_aid_network_prepares_for_hurricane_ian

Canadian manufacturer and distributor of medical professional products deploys Tecsys Elite Distribution ERP to support growth and efficiency, optimize key internal operational functions. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/tecsys_distribution_erp_software_serves_as_a.m.g._medicals_digital_nerve_ce

The MIT CTL Supply Chain Design Initiative conducts innovative research to help companies adopt new supply chain design paradigms. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/mit_ctl_visual_analytics_for_supply_chain_design

For July, the most recent month for which data is available, the TCI came in at -0.7, faring better than June’s -3.36 reading, with the improvement coming from falling diesel prices, said FTR. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/ftrs_trucking_conditions_index_falls_for_third_consecutive_month

Rail carloads—at 239,528—saw a 2% annual increase, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 251,126—fell 7.3%. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/u.s._rail_carload_and_intermodal_volumes_are_mixed_for_week_ending_septembe

Move to "Flexley" naming follows ABB's acquisition of mobile robot vendor ASTI Mobile Robotics in 2021. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/abb_rebrands_autonomous_mobile_robot_portfolio

Quarterly revenue—at $22 billion—increased 6% annually, and operating income—at $1.23 billion—fell 17.4% annually, with adjusted net income—at $905 million—falling 23.9%. Diluted earnings per share—at $3.44—was down 21.3% and short of Wall Street estimates of $5.48. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/fedex_fiscal_first_quarter_earnings_reflect_difficult_market_conditions

This Harvard Business Review briefing paper examines how leading companies are creating tremendous value by embracing these practices and captures insights from recognized thought leaders on building resilience and agility, which have become strategic differentiators. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/paper/beyond_disruptions_building_the_next_generation_of_resilient_supply_chains

Getting past headline themes of how truckload rates work and function, for non-transportation and logistics executives in shippers’ companies is key in order for them to better understand how rates are viewed and explained. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/cscmp_session_examines_factors_driving_truckload_rates

The ATA’s advanced Seasonally Adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index, for August, came in at 119 (2015=100), for a 2.8% increase on the heels of a 1.5% July decline. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/truck_tonnage_rebounds_in_august_reports_ata

Business combination of The Crosby Group and KITO CORPORATION to create a global provider of comprehensive lifting solutions source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/the_crosby_group_to_commence_offer_for_all_outstanding_shares_of_kito_corp

Listen in as Rosemary Coates and Sarah Carpenter, Director at Assent, discuss human rights, forced labor, and sustainability in global supply chains. Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, hosts this episode of The Frictionless Supply Chain. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/human_rights_forced_labor_and_sustainability_in_global_supply_chains

US apparel manufacturing company BMC relies on Zebra’s Fetch robotics and fixed industrial scanning solution to fast-track workpieces in the manufacturing process and scale the business source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/bespoke_manufacturing_company_picks_zebras_industrial_and_robotics_automati

A-Plus, a provider of warehouse fulfillment and sortation systems to the regional Southeast Asia ecommerce industry, will work with FastFetch to introduce FastFetch's pick to light, Put Wall, and WCS systems to end users. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/fastfetch_partners_with_a_plus_automation_in_asia_pac_region

Rising levels of inventory, particularly in some areas of the retail sector, could warrant some worries about an economic slowdown if it weren’t for the fact those inventory levels are being managed “pretty well,” analysts and trucking executives say. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/rising_retail_inventory_levels_being_managed_pretty_well_carriers_analysts

ALAN’s Humanitarian Logistics Awards recognize companies and individuals who exemplify the best that the supply chain industry has to offer by assuring that aid is rapidly delivered to communities in crisis. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/american_logistics_aid_network_announces_2022_humanitarian_logistics_award

Peak season is something that most retailers and third-party logistics providers have learned to handle in their fulfillment centers after years of experience, often by hiring temporary warehouse workers to help out with the higher volumes. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/tips_for_retaining_your_peak_season_temp_labor

The Great Decoupling refers to an exodus of production from China as businesses seek to improve supply chain resilience, these circumstances have been beneficial for a variety of other countries in Southeast Asia, including India, Vietnam, and Malaysia, among others. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/the_great_decoupling_and_what_it_means_for_industrial_real_estate

Located in Mexico, Cormac is a leading manufacturer and provider of industrial ergonomic lift assist equipment, including air balancers, jib cranes, overhead enclosed monorail systems, pneumatic lift tables, and lift assist systems. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/blue_giant_equipment_acquires_cormac_industrial

Learn why you need to manage the moment like Maverick. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/become_a_supply_chain_top_gun

source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/confusion_adjustments_follow_new_california_ab5_ruling_on_owner_operators

At its new Huntsville, Ala., distribution center, C-StoreMaster has created stripped down and simplified processes to serve its customers. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/inside_c_storemaster_distribution_center_convenience_store_distribution_sim

C-StoreMaster is bringing a new level of robotics and automation to convenience store replenishment. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/c_storemasters_convenient_automation

Pajer succeeds Jim Rock as CEO, who will continue as a Seegrid shareholder and advisor source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/joe_pajer_appointed_ceo_and_president_of_seegrid

Reverse logistics has never been more important, but companies are struggling to stay on top of it. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/reclaiming_reverse_logistics

There are signs of normalcy returning after three years of turbulence in the $830 billion trucking market. Recovering from chaotic conditions caused by pandemic-driven economic shutdowns and uneven supply chains nationally and around the world, top trucking executives are breathing sighs of relief—while keeping their fingers crossed. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/seasonality_signs_of_normalcy_return_to_rollicking_trucking_market

Entitled Hi-Fi visibility, the company explained that this offering gives shippers detailed, real-time updates across trailer pools and shipments hauled by Convoy-connected carriers, as well as robust analytics geared towards improving supply chain health. Shippers are able to access Hi-Fi Visibility through TMS integrations, APIs, and Convoy’s shipper platform, said Convoy. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/new_convoy_offering_focuses_on_increased_depth_and_insights_into_shippers_f

The cost of a rail strike is seen at $2 billion a day; ‘there aren’t enough trucks to handle that volume’ - for several days, the prospects for preventing a railroad strike or lockout rested with a handful of leaders from labor, industry and government, whose marathon talks led to a tentative agreement Thursday. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/why_a_possible_railroad_strike_would_cripple_the_supply_chain

Total August POLA volume—at an estimated 806,000 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—was of 15% compared to August 2021, and total August POLB volume came in at 806,490 TEU, just 0.1%, or 74 TEU, below August 2021, which is the highest-volume August in the port’s history. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/pola_and_polb_turn_in_solid_august_volumes

Now that a tentative agreement between United States freight railroad carriers and railroad labor unions was reached earlier this morning, a collective sigh of relief has been expressed by myriad supply chain stakeholders and industry associations. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/industry_stakeholders_weigh_in_on_tentative_rail_labor_agreement

August’s shipment reading—at 1.278—increased 3.6% annually, and freight expenditures—at 4.614—increased 20.4% source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/august_freight_shipments_and_expenditures_head_up_reports_cass_freight_inde

Under the terms of the deal, DB Schenker said it will acquire all outstanding shares of USA Truck common stock for $31.72 per share in cash, adding that the transaction values USA Truck at roughly $435 million, including assumed cash and debt. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/db_schenkers_acquisition_of_usa_truck_is_a_done_deal

In today’s warehouses and DCs, companies want efficient, reliable equipment that can be operated safely. Here’s how makers of carts, tuggers and casters are responding to those needs. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/carts_tuggers_and_casters_keep_the_warehouse_wheels_turning

Commerce reported that August retail sales—at $683.3 billion—rose 0.3% compared to July. NRF said that in its calculation of retail sales, which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, to focus on core retail, pointed to August retail sales increasing 0.1% over July and up 8% on an unadjusted basis annually. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/nrf_and_commerce_data_points_to_retail_sales_growth_in_august

Virtual event set to kick off on Oct. 7 aims to celebrate the manufacturing industry and inspire a new generation as Raymond celebrates a century-long history of innovation source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/raymond_celebrates_innovation_leadership_development_with_virtual_manufactu

Commerce reported that August retail sales—at $683.3 billion—rose 0.3% compared to July, while posting a 9.1% annual increase. NRF said that in its calculation of retail sales, which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, to focus on core retail, pointed to August retail sales increasing 0.1% over July and up 8% on an unadjusted basis annually. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/commerce_and_nrf_data_points_to_retail_sales_growth_in_august

Award recognizes 10 professionals who demonstrate leadership in packaging source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/orbis_corp.s_alison_zitzke_named_2022_pmmi_on_the_rise_award_winner

Warehouse mobile robotics vendor lays claim to first at this industry milestone source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/locus_robotics_passes_one_billion_units_picked

In this podcast, group editorial director Michael Levans is joined Robin Schneider, PhD, director of marketing at Green Cubes Technology. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/the_benefits_of_lithium_ion_batteries_to_a_lift_truck_fleet_operation

With the launch, Ansell partnered with Modjoul, a wearables and data analytics company delivering solutions to improve workplace safety, and Corvex, a leading provider of connected workforce technologies. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/ansell_launches_workplace_safety_product_and_service_brand_inteliforz

With uncertainty swirling in regards to the possibility of a national railroad strike, as the 12:01 A.M. September 16 deadline marking the end of a 30-day cooling off period between the 12 United States-based railroad labor unions and six largest freight railroad carriers (even though 10 of the 12 unions have reached tentative labor agreements) continues to get closer, the ramifications of a potential strike are weighing heavily on supply chain stakeholders. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/industry_observers_examine_the_ramifications_of_a_potential_u.s._freight_ra

Kroger's Raul Bujalil will discus the impact of e-commerce on the grocery industry. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/krogers_e_commerce_supply_chain_ecosystems

Brown Integrated Logistics delivers unparalleled, innovative, and dedicated solutions, our contract services include data analysis, load plan design, implementation, and execution of strategic end-to-end transportation solutions. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/reliable_solutions_that_solve_your_logistics_challenges

Two leading logistics technology players—New York-based Transfix, a logistics technology services provider that streamlines shipment data to better help shippers make informed decisions to optimize time and revenues, and Austin, Texas-based e2open, a network-based provider of cloud-based, mission-critical, end-to-end supply chain management platform services—recently announced a partnership focused on offering shippers access to dynamic market rates and capacity. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/transfix_e2open_partnership_focuses_on_shipper_access_to_real_time_and_spot

On this episode, Gartner’s Mike Griswold discusses this year’s list of the Top 25 Supply Chains. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/talking_supply_chain_podcast_insights_on_leaders_25

On this episode, we visit with Kent Mann and Markus Schmidt in Lodi, California about the supply chain side of the wine business. SCMR's Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/swisslog_trinchero_family_estates_asrs_winery_warehouse

On this episode, we visit with Kent Mann and Markus Schmidt in Lodi, California about the supply chain side of the wine business. SCMR's Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/swisslog_trinchero_family_estates_asrs_winery_warehouse_distribution

Kroger's Raul Bujalil will discus the impact of e-commerce on the grocery industry. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/krogers_e_commerce_supply_chain_ecosystem_raul_bujalil

Award ceremony to take place Oct. 25 at 3pm at Pack Expo International Booth 6737 source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/reusable_packaging_association_announces_2022_excellence_in_reusable_packag

While e-commerce fulfillment might dominate headlines and account for the largest portion of demand, other business types also require the industrial real estate to operate. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/4_other_drivers_of_industrial_real_estate_demand_besides_ecommerce

While two more railroad labor unions have reached tentative agreements with United States freight railroad carriers, the possibility of a freight railroad strike remains a possibility, based on recent statements respectively issued by industry organizations and U.S.-based Class I railroads. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/more_rail_unions_reach_tentative_labor_agreements_while_concerns_over_a_str

Creates one global RS brand offering MRO supply chain solutions source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/rs_group_introduces_rs_integrated_supply_consolidating_iesa_and_synovos_bra

Agenda available for conference and trade show running Sept. 27-29 in Columbus, OH. Critical topics relevant amid highest quarter for robot sales in North America source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/international_robot_safety_conference_returns_in_person

Culver City, Calif.-based Boa Logistics and Flow Cold Storage (Boa), high-growth, third-party logistics (3PL) services providers focused on refrigerated less-than-truckload (LTL) received a majority investment from West Palm Beach, Fla.-based Cambridge Capital, an investor in niche supply chain leaders and the applied supply chain. Cambridge Capital said that this investment—in partnership with Boa’s management—will be instrumental in keeping Boa on its path to expand its dedicated cold-chain freight consolidation platform, as well as to capitalize and leverage its large market opportunity by building on its 50% revenue growth and 130% EBITA over the last year. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/boa_logistics_and_flow_cold_storage_receive_majority_investment_from_cambri

On this episode, we visit with Kent Mann and Markus Schmidt in Lodi, California about the supply chain side of the wine business. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/swisslog_trinchero_family_estates_asrs_winery_warehouse

As warehouses spring up nearer to residential properties, those residents have begun to push back with a battle cry that’s hardly new to commercial real estate professionals: “Not in my backyard!” source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/not_in_my_backyard_warehouse_edition

The Customer Experience Center will serve customers in the Southwest and and provide another node for a new distribution offering. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/a_new_texas_facility_fills_a_gap_in_gap_inc.s_e_commerce_strategy

Although the global supply chain has shown signs of improvement in recent months, years of supply chain volatility have created a lasting impression on industrial real estate. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/how_do_supply_chain_issues_impact_industrial_real_estate_availability

As the clock ticks down towards the September 16, 12:01 A.M. deadline for United States-based freight railroads and railroad labor unions to reach labor accord, a new report issued this week by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) makes the case for what is at stake should deals not be struck with the remaining unions that have yet to reach new labor deals. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/aar_report_highlights_potential_economic_impact_of_a_railroad_service_inter

Rail carloads—at 1,189,892—saw a 2.3%, or 27,040 carloads, annual increase. Intermodal containers and trailers—at 1,335,618, were down 1.2%, or 15,856 units, in August. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/u.s._rail_carload_and_intermodal_volumes_are_mixed_again_in_august

One of Zebra's recent acquisitions, antuit.ai is taking a new approach to inventory optimization source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/ai_and_machine_learning_are_transforming_inventory_optimization

A host of tools and enhanced capabilities mean pick- and put-to-light can do more than ever. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/light_directed_technologys_next_act

Aurora Organic Dairy, a leading dairy producer, deployed automated storage and retrieval to streamline processes at two locations, maximizing throughput with minimal space. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/doubling_up_on_cold_storage_automated_storage_and_retrieval_systems_as_rs_g

Power by the hour is still evolving, but data on fleet use can help devise the right lease arrangements for your fleet. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/tailor_lift_truck_leasing_to_your_fleet

Modern sat down with Tony Sciarrotta, Executive Director of Reverse Logistics Association to discuss the organization he helps lead. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/60_seconds_with_tony_sciarrotta_executive_director_of_reverse_logistics_ass

On this episode, Gartner’s Mike Griswold discusses this year’s list of the Top 25 Supply Chains. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/talking_supply_chain_podcast_insights_on_leaders_the_top_25

Strategic agreement extends market reach for both companies with Schaefer distributing the PVpallet Series X to both automotive and manufacturing market sectors and PVpallet distributing the Schaefer product line within the renewable energy industry source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/schaefer_plastics_north_america_teams_up_with_pvpallet_to_extend_offerings

For the first time, respondents were asked to consider a series of job factors and then share their perception of how logistics and transportation jobs compared to jobs in other industries for each of those factors. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/this_month_in_logistics_management_readers_survey_confronts_negative_percep

For July, the most recent month for which data is available, import volume—at 2.18 million TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units)—was 3.1% below June and off 0.4% annually, marking the third annual decline in the last two years (through July) and for the first time since December 2021. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/port_tracker_report_reinforces_expectations_for_declining_import_volumes_ov

While the turbulent market has created headaches for shippers, carriers, and service providers, our study also focused on one of the most critical threats facing today’s logistics and supply chain leaders: people. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/31st_annual_study_of_logistics_and_transportation_trends_meeting_the_need_f

Warehouse robotics company also announces the opening of corporate headquarters in Irvine, California source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/addverb_technologies_expands_u.s._presence_with_rd_center_in_silicon_valley

The MIT CTL Supply Chain Design Initiative conducts innovative research to help companies adopt new supply chain design paradigms. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/mit_ctl_visual_analytics_for_supply_chain_design

Falling 3.1 cents, the national average came in at $5.084, following a 20.6-cent gain, for the week of August 29, to $5.115. That gain was preceded by nine straight weeks of declines, from the week of June 27 through the week of August 22, which represented a cumulative decline of 87.4 cents. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/national_diesel_average_declines_for_the_week_of_september_5_reports_eia

This executive guide, developed in collaboration between the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for Transportation & Logistics (MIT CTL) and Coupa, presents a vision for future-proof, analytics-driven supply chain design. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/paper/the_new_competitive_edge_analytics_driven_supply_chain_design

In this case study, we’ll touch on how dock scheduling software saves the transport manager at a major home furnishings retailer hours of tedious labor related to freight billing. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/how_dock_scheduling_saves_hours_of_tedious_labor_freight_billing

This practical guide provides real-world best practices for selecting and implementing a Dock Scheduling System. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/paper/everything_you_need_know_about_buying_a_dock_appointment_scheduling_system

The Services PMI—at 56.9 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth)—edged out the July reading by 0.2%, growing, at a faster rate, for the 27th consecutive month, with services sector growth intact for 149 of the last 151 months through August. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/august_services_pmi_turns_in_a_strong_reading_reports_ism

Gone are the days when cold chain shippers could rely on consistent, reliable supply chains and solid customer import forecasts. Today, temperature-controlled service providers are making massive investments in facilities, locations and automation to ease the strain and bring back a level of dependability. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/cold_chain_despite_challenges_continues_to_evolve

The Services PMI—at 56.9 (a reading of 50 or higher signals growth)—edged out the July reading by 0.2%, growing, at a faster rate, for the 27th consecutive month, with services sector growth intact for 149 of the last 151 months through August. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/august_services_pmi_turns_in_a_solid_reading_reports_ism

Platform aims to simplify and accelerate robotics development and improve operational efficiency in warehousing and other industrial environments source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/mov.ai_and_lanner_electronics_partner_on_integrated_platform_powered_by_nvi

FedEx Express has expanded its FedEx International Connect Plus (FICP) offering to four Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (AMEA)-based region, including: Indonesia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Vietnam. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/fedex_express_heralds_fedex_international_connect_plus_expansion_in_amea_re

In this special podcast, Aera Technology CEO Fred Laluyaux discusses why managers need new decision-making tools to keep up with the pace of today’s supply chains. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/decision_intelligence_what_is_it_why_does_your_supply_chain_need_it

AS/RS was front and center at an event at the Trinchero Family Estates winery source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/wine_country_embraces_pallet_handling

In this Episode, Rosemary Coates, Executive Director of the Reshoring Institute, and Bernadine Henderson, Director of Strategic Sourcing and Global Procurement at Protolabs discuss procurement in a prototyping and small-lot environment. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/re_thinking_procurement_in_a_prototype_business

One of the world's top supply chains, Schneider is committed to reducing emissions in its own supply chain, and its customers and suppliers. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/on_the_road_to_decarbonization_at_schneider_electric

global e-commerce giant Amazon introduced a new offering geared towards helping sellers on its platform utilize new purpose-built technologies for bulk inventory storage and automated distribution. Entitled, Amazon Warehousing & Distribution (AWD), the company said its objective is to address critical supply chain challenges and help sellers grow and manage their businesses while cutting costs by a significant amount. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/new_amazon_offering_takes_steps_to_further_boost_its_supply_chain_portfolio

Acquisition of 100-plus employee firm brings expertise in logistics and warehouse management, as well as data visualization and digital yard solutions source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/accenture_acquires_macgregor_partners

With so many companies feeling the urgency to build resilience and better manage risk, with all the growing pressure to operate sustainability and with greater transparency on how and where products are manufactured and sourced, and with today’s ease and ubiquity for connectivity and information at one’s fingertips, what is preventing supply chain visibility? source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/article/whats_preventing_visibility_in_multi_tier_supply_chains

The report’s key metric, the PMI, was 52.8 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), matching the July PMI, growing, at the same rate, for the 27th consecutive month, as well as the 27th consecutive month of overall economic growth. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/august_manufacturing_output_indicates_steady_growth_reports_ism

The report’s key metric, the PMI, was 52.8 (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth), matching the July PMI, growing, at the same rate, for the 27th consecutive month, as well as the 27th consecutive month of overall economic growth. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/august_manufacturing_output_shows_steady_growth_reports_ism

AEO is taking a new approach to fulfillment, especially e-fulfillment, inside and outside the four walls of its distribution centers. The focus is on speed. source https://www.supplychain247.com/article/american_eagle_outfitters_embracing_fulfillment_at_the_edge

In this eBook, we demonstrate the business value of implementing a demand signal management solution for CPG companies. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/paper/6_reasons_cpg_companies_turn_to_demand_signal_management_solutions

The pressing need for agile and resilient decision-making has made AI essential for supply chain management; as a result, most executives are no longer asking whether to invest, but where to invest. source https://www.supplychain247.comhttps://www.supplychain247.com/paper/artificial_intelligence_buyers_guide