- 1. Improving Traceability in the Food Supply Chain with Blockchain
- (Retail)
- ... at every step, blockchain can enable several traceability capabilities: Provenance Tracking – From farm-of-origin through handlers, shippers, processors to retail locations, blockchain’s digital ledger ...
- 2. Discover the Benefits of a Digital Supply Chain
- (News)
- ... increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer service. The article discussed the importance of collaboration between shippers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers in order to maximize ...
- 3. America Runs on Oil – But Can U.S. Diesel Stockpiles Keep Up?
- (Logistics)
- ... what strategies are being considered to mitigate the impact of rising diesel costs on transportation operations during the peak season? Shippers are considering a couple of strategies to mitigate the ...
- 4. 3 Emerging Freight Technologies
- (News)
- There are three emerging technologies that could help shippers operate through disruptions, reports Freightwaves. For the past five years, global shippers have experienced constant disruption from unforeseen ...
- 5. Logistics Strategy Important
- (News)
- According to RFID Journal, companies that want to stand out at major retailers need a great logistics strategy. For consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands wanting to lead their category at major retailers, ...
- 6. C.H. ROBINSON Announces 2023 Carrier of the Year Award
- (News)
- ... Soriano, an owner-operator based out of Santa Ana, California. “Not only does working with C.H. Robinson mean access to a large network of high-quality shippers, but they continuously make updates to support ...
- 7. Updating Supply Chain Technology
- (News)
- According to SP Global, shippers need help with upgrading their supply chain’s technology. Shippers — often called beneficial cargo owners or BCOs — are eager to outsource their supply chain and logistics ...
- 8. Third Party Logistics Important to Supply Chain
- (News)
- Third party logistics are helping keep the supply chain flowing, reports Transport Topics. Third-party logistics providers have been adjusting to normalizing market conditions as the historic supply ...
- 9. Helping Small Businesses Benefit From Disruption Within The Shipping Industry
- (Logistics)
- ... reliable delivery of their products by diversifying their carriers. But unlike larger shippers that have multiple carriers and can use whichever one is best depending on the location (and also get cost ...
- 10. The Evolution of Container Chassis Provisioning
- (Logistics)
- ... the door for new new provisioning models. As ocean carriers sold chassis, shippers and motor carriers became increasingly responsible for providing chassis. Chassis leasing companies, which were becoming ...
- 11. US Gov Reports Progress in Resolving Supply Chain Issues
- (Supply)
- ... data-sharing initiative called Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW). The participants in this initiative include companies such as Target, True Value, FedEx and other players such as ocean shippers ...
- 12. Maritime Commission Works on Supply Chain
- (News)
- According to Port Technology, the Federal Maritime Commission is working to create ways to remedy supply chain issues. The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has announced new initiatives to provide ...
- 13. Check These Issues for Tracking Your Shipping Containers
- (Logistics)
- ... some may think that container shipping is effective and has a few challenges, they also have problems. As a shipper, the best way to minimize risks during shipping is to ensure transparency by tracking ...
- 14. Luxury Goods Platform Wants Smooth Supply Chain
- (News)
- ... survey, 50% of shippers said that they were struggling to cut transportation costs, a challenge that’s only going to increase as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine impacts global fuel prices Read the article ...
- 15. Loadsmart Receives Venture Funding
- (News)
- ... offerings that connect shippers, carriers, brokers, and warehouses to increase logistics efficiency thanks to a $200 million venture capital round announced on Tuesday. Read the article Supply Chain ...
- 16. Shippers Investing In Tech
- (News)
- Shippers are increasing their technology budgets for 2022 in hopes of making themselves competitive, reports Supply Chain Quarterly. Shippers are increasing budgets and placing a higher priority on ...
- 17. Supply Chains Embracing Electric Vehicles
- (Logistics)
- ... slowing down any time soon. This comes at a time when most car shippers are starting to change their fleet in favour of EVs. This could mean that the number of automobile manufacturers that produce EVs ...
- 18. These Technologies Make a Difference in Operating Your Supply Chain
- (Technology)
- ... factors during shipping. This is a good thing for shippers who can easily identify when the products need refrigeration. IoT has proven to be an important addition to supply chain management now and in ...
- 19. A Look at Current Supply Chain Issues
- (Management)
- ... due to restrictions on person-to-person interactions and lockdowns. In response to the scarcity of labor in manufacturing companies, shippers cut their schedules in anticipation of a drop in demand for ...
- 20. Overcrowded Supply Chains Are a Real Problem
- (Logistics)
- ... are bearing the most burden as the shippers play a critical role in the global movement of goods and trade. However, this cost is often passed down to the cost of delay to shippers, which in turn raises ...
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