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This Week in Logistics News (January 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

Nick Saban shook the college football world when he announced his retirement from Alabama. In all, Saban led Alabama to 6 national titles in a 17-year coaching career at the university. DHL Group does not operate ships but it uses them to transport containers. Walmart unleashes ‘largest drone delivery footprint of any U.S.

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BR Williams is SmartWay Certified for 18 years

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

As an ISO-9001 certified supply chain management, warehousing services , and 3rd-Party logistics (3PL) provider, BR Williams of Oxford, Alabama, understands the importance of reducing its carbon footprint and maintaining a sustainable business. Over 51 million tons of goods are transported daily in the United States.

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Ocean Shipping and Global Trade 2023

American Global Logistics

As the primary mode of transportation for goods across continents, it transports raw materials, finished products, and everything in between. The vast majority of goods, from automobiles to consumer electronics, are transported via container ships, making ocean shipping a critical enabler of international trade.

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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

Supply Chain Network

This effort reinforces our belief that we can simultaneously grow our business in a way that supports our commitment to becoming a more sustainable company,” Swihart stated. Emerging Trends Environment Freight & Transportation News & Info Supply Chain Management green supply chain sustainability sustainable'

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Expert Reveals 7 Supply Chain Trends to Watch

Supply Chain Opz

In this article, Professor Burcu Keskin from University of Alabama will share 7 trends that procurement and supply chain management professionals should watch. Analysis and optimization of complexity requires a complete understanding of market volatility, fragmented customer segments, globalization, and sustainability.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Expert Reveals 7 Supply Chain Trends to Watch

GlobalTranz

As a transportation management third party logistics company, we know at Cerasis that transportation makes up a large portion of the costs and efficiencies of any supply chain. Contact Cerasis if you would like help in more effective transportation management. . All of these aspects impact procurement processes.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

Yum Brands – parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill – recently announced a new packaging policy prioritizing more sustainable options. More than 70 percent of Toyota Motor Manufacturing , Alabama’s power will soon be generated by the sun. And now on to this week’s logistics news.