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Top Solutions for Supply Chain Agility

Logistics Viewpoints

Customers use their modular, SaaS solutions to route, schedule, track, and measure delivery resources; plan, allocate and execute shipments; rate, audit, and pay transportation invoices; access global trade data; file customs and security documents for imports and exports; and complete numerous other logistics processes. Infor Nexus.

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The Future of U.S. Infrastructure, Conclusion

Enterra Insights

Felix Rohatyn, the banker who rescued New York City from bankruptcy, wrote ‘Bold Endeavors,’ a book that shows how, over 150 years, federal investments created the American economic system — from the Erie Canal to the first transcontinental railroad to rural electrification to the interstate highways.”[2].

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Disrupting Logistics Ain’t Easy

Talking Logistics

But Uber never expanded beyond the initial three cities [New York City, San Francisco, and Chicago]…Uber also faced stiff competition in same-day deliveries from a variety of startups and larger rivals, including Deliv Inc. to small couriers,” wrote Greg Bensinger in the Wall Street Journal last week.

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Don’t Get Caught Off-Guard: Preparing for July 2016 SOLAS Shipper Mandates

Talking Logistics

Innovative carriers are delivering collaborative new solutions that help customers transform their supply chains and achieve new levels of visibility and maturity. Many have deployed cloud technology platforms to serve as an easy-to-use, transparent tool to facilitate bookings and shipping documentation.

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Seasoned Leadership in Action™! An Interview with Michael Massetti, VP at Gartner!

Supply Chain Game Changer

I was born in New York City and grew up on Long Island. Just think about it, we are discussing touchless orders, lights-out warehouses, autonomous transportation for delivery, and prescriptive actions taken by intelligent robots. I’m the oldest of 3 children. What challenges facing the world are important to you?

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This Week in Logistics News (April 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

The BrightDrop Zevo 600, formerly known as the BrightDrop EV600, completed the nearly 260-mile trip from New York City to Washington, DC. In addition, the USDA is offering a $125 incentive to pick up an empty dry container used for agricultural bookings.

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

Refrigerated freight from California to the Southeast remains difficult to book with limited capacity. . Transportation?could Vendors should not expect much transportation disruption in Iowa.?? . New Jersey? ? . New Jersey has an open-ended stay-at-home order on the books. New York ? .

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