Freight optimization leads to sustainable growth
Consumer goods company Unilever has adopted a freight utilization strategy that’s helping the company reach its operational, financial, and environmental sustainability goals.

Procurement

From controlling cost to ensuring supply: inbound supply chain’s focus shifts, says research report
Annual “Logistics 2030” study from Auburn University shows companies reeling from transportation delays and supply shortages.

Global

Covid shutdowns at Chinese ports squeeze container rates
Pandemic problems at Yantian caused container prices to triple between June and August, Container xChange says.

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ITA Presidents Forum offers global lift truck market insights

Every four years, the leaders of associated lift truck trade associations worldwide meet in the US to present and discuss trends in the global lift truck market, including representatives from Japan, China, the European Union and the United States.

Blogs

SCQ Forum
10 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Reverse Logistics Provider
A guide to choosing the right reverse logistics provider.
Reflections
Occam's Razor and the Corona Virus
Ask any scientist anchored in the real world, and they posit that the simplest of competing theories is preferred to the more complex.

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Logistics

Advancing women in supply chain
CSCMP panel discusses how to attract, promote, and retain top talent while working toward a more diverse supply chain industry.

Manufacturing

Accenture acquires German engineering firm to build digitalization abilities
Deal to buy Umlaut is company’s 23rd acquisition since 2017 in pursuit of “Industry X” growth.

Finance

Private equity firm ponies up $1.3 billion to acquire Echo Global Logistics
Move is latest logistics sector buy completed by The Jordan Co.

Strategy

Trade groups offer cautious support for requirement to vaccinate or test, but warn on additional costs
American Trucking Associations says OSHA and White House must understand implications of the rule on supply chain operations.

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SEP

Project:Future / Operations Control Tower - Data-driven Distribution in Action

Using spreadsheets to manage warehouse operations is so last century. Yet two-thirds of companies consider Excel a supply chain system. Discover a better, smarter, faster way to...

Industry Press Room News

Wilbur-Ellis Selects Made4net for Supply Chain Enterprise
Warehouse Management System will provide inventory visibility, distribution optimization, and improve productivity and efficiencies

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Technology

Robotics-as-a-service to the rescue
Automotive tooling distributor ISN is improving productivity at its large DCs thanks to a robot-assisted picking solution that is helping the company move closer to its digitization goals.

Whitepapers

Last Mile Consumer Demand Survey
Omnitracs recently released its "Delivering on Demand: Consumer 2021 Insights Survey" examining the impact of the pandemic and future of last mile delivery.
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Industry Data Points

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Logistics Managers Index

41.2 in January, down 10 percent compared to December
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FTR Shippers Conditions Index

Rose to 8.8 in July, up 2 points from November; strongest reading since June 2018.
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National Retail Federation

Retail sales up 0.4 percent in January from November and up 4.6 percent year-over-year

New Products

SIGNODE TO HIGHLIGHT LATEST AUTOMATION ADVANCEMENTS AT PACK EXPO 2021
Signode, a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of protective packaging,is highlighting some of its latest advancements in automation solutions for the packaging industry at Pack Expo 2021 (Las Vegas, Sept 27-29, Booth #C-5022).
Geotab Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Helps Government Transportation Leaders Better Move
New transportation analytics platform from Geotab ITS helps provide governments the context and insights they need to help make smarter, faster decisions
Zebra Technologies Introduces New Windows 12-inch Rugged Tablets and 2-in-1s
New ET80 and ET85 are Zebra’s first tablets supporting Wi-Fi 6E and 5G for higher speeds and more reliable performance

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Connected Technologies: Scalable, Flexible and Intelligent

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E-Commerce

Customers prefer reliable two-day delivery over missed next-day service
Rising complexity of last mile delivery process pushes retailers to hone customer communications, Edge panel says.

Third-Party Logistics

Wavepoint 3PL acquires Alcor Cold Storage
Deal adds refrigerated and frozen warehousing network and services to 3PL’s capabilities.

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