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This Week in Logistics News (May 21 – 27)

Logistics Viewpoints

I also had the benefit of attending a beautiful location, The Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, Florida. Dick’s Sporting Goods reported its Q1 financials this week, beating expectations but lower its outlook. The more cautious outlook is driven by wage and inflationary pressures, as well as increased freight costs. What a view.

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Technology and the Changing Nature of Logistics

Enterra Insights

It spans the purchase of raw materials to the final delivery of the merchandise to the customer, including the intermediate processing of the goods. One of the activities within supply chain operations is logistics. The Interlake Mecalux staff explains, “Logistics forms part of the supply chain. Logistic 4.0

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New Year, New Horizons: Transportation Industry Gets Ready to Take On 2023

Intelligent Audit

As the transportation industry waves goodbye (and good riddance) to 2022, innovative logistics professionals are already working hard to make 2023 a banner year for the global transportation industry. UPS to Continue Service Despite Threat of Strike. FedEx Launches Consolidated Returns Service. 12 statement from FedEx. “

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech November 6 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Featured names in this latest edition include Jabil and ProcureAbility , JAGGAER and Trustpair, Coupa and project44 executive hires and a newly issued Biden Administration Executive Order addressing Generative AI technology development and threats. has announced completion of the acquisition of procurement services provider ProcureAbility.

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UPS Strike Averted While Workers Gain Heat Protection

Logistics Viewpoints

This claim was made again in UPS’s last annual report. The agreement requires in-cab air conditioning in most UPS delivery vehicles purchased after Jan. Existing and newly purchased package cars would be fitted with air induction vents to alleviate extreme temperatures in the back of the vehicles where cargo is loaded and unloaded.

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[Infographic] 5 Ways STEM Education is Leading the Logistics Industry

GlobalTranz

The studies of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) have shaped the logistics industry into what it is today. Logistics, the discipline that manages the shipping and distribution of goods to consumers, has made momentous strides in recent years with help from new technology. Emerging Technical Studies. Tracking Technology.

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Manhattan Associates Momentum 2022 Conference

Logistics Viewpoints

Manhattan Associates hosted its annual user conference, Manhattan Momentum , in Hollywood, Florida from May 23 rd through today, May 25. The ability for a consumer to buy an item online, then come into the store and add to that transaction or to exchange the online purchase at the store.