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Google Launches Last-Mile Fleet Solutions – Gamechanger?

Cathy Roberson

UPS Meanwhile, UPS touts its On-Road Integrated Optimization and Navigation (ORION) platform, a proprietary technology that uses advanced algorithms, artificial intelligence, and machine learning introduced in 2012. Still, none seem to be noticeably focused on the customer experience. I wear a number of hats these days.

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Real Results Magazine: Must-Have Tips to Boost Your Supply Chain

BlueYonder

A survey of readers following our last issue indicated that articles focused on customer case studies and business strategies were of greatest interest. As such, the latest issue offers stories on a cross section of international companies who are impacting real change in their companies through the use of supply chain solutions.

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Global study reveals increased use of third party logistics providers and outsourced logistics services key to success in emerging markets

Supply Chain Network

The 2012 Third-Party Logistics Study is based on over 2,250 responses from both shippers and logistics service. A substantial 80 percent of shippers in the survey conduct business with or within an emerging market, with the. About the 2012 Third-Party Logistics Study. web-based survey. Our relationships go beyond cargo.

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Billion Dollar Port Plan Brings Mega-Retailer To Mexico

Elementum

The country’s underdeveloped intermodal freight transportation system is consistently outperformed by its faster and better integrated U.S. The move may be risky, but the mega retailer’s play may also be indicative of an emerging trend in North American maritime freight. freight imports anytime soon. Lazaro Cardenas Port.

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Market Update: Transportation Industry News

CH Robinson Transportfolio

West Coast ports can now resume full operation, it will take months for trucks to clear the cargo backlog. At just 44 fleets, it bested the previous low of 70 fleets in 2012. A recent survey by the American Trucking Association (ATA) found wages for private fleet van drivers at $73,000, earning 58% more than the truckload van average.

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Retailers expand B2B offerings

Cathy Roberson

According to a survey by consulting firm McKinsey, nearly 65% of B2B companies across industry sectors now offer e-commerce capabilities, and this is up from 53% in early 2021. Amazon introduced its B2B marketplace in 2012, AmazonSupply, and then in 2015, renamed it Amazon Business. Thanks for reading Rethinking supply chains!

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Applying History’s Lessons to New Resiliency Plans

CH Robinson Transportfolio

These advantages are enabled by a couple key capabilities: Technology : Technology advancements and our collective supply chain knowledge has come a very long way since my blog post from 2012. 2020 Gartner Weathering the Supply Chain Storm Survey. Download our guide on steps you can take to improve your supply chain resiliency.