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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Last night, I took my 13-year-old son to see the movie Air, which tells the story of how Nike pursued basketball rookie Michael Jordan in 1984 to sign with the company. That move, and Michael Jordan’s incredible talent and business acumen, has turned the Jordan brand into a multi-billion-dollar business.

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How E-Commerce Is Reinventing the Humble Warehouse

MIT Supply Chain

The transient fulfillment center is symptomatic of more profound changes in last-mile supply chains inspired by e-commerce demands. Nowhere are these changes more evident than in warehousing. Adapting existing stores to function as warehouses is another example. sales, supply chain, and finance, for example?—?can

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Revealed: The Sectors Cutting Product Lead Times Fastest

Unleashed

Grain and sunflower oil are currently in short supply due to the Ukraine conflict, while the global appetite for electric vehicles is driving demand for lithium and semiconductors. Compounding matters further are the ongoing labour shortages which came to a head in 2021 when the lack of HGV drivers reached critical levels.

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Does The World of Warehouse Automation and Systems Feel Complex?

Accelogix

By Diane Jordan, VP of Industry Strategy, Accelogix. As the industry continues to adapt to its changing demands, technology offerings continue to expand. Your workforce is being transformed into an automated workforce. When looking to invest millions of dollars on automation, you want to make sure your ROI can be achieved.