Remove California Remove Cargo Remove North America Remove Procurement Solutions
article thumbnail

This Week in Logistics News (March 6-10, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Anyway, I’m on borrowed time again this morning, so let’s go straight to the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Kewill and LeanLogistics Rebrand as BluJay Solutions, Unveil World’s First Global Trade Network. Maersk and IBM Unveil First Industry-Wide Cross-Border Supply Chain Solution on Blockchain.

article thumbnail

This Week in Logistics News (October 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

Jay Foreman, the chief executive of toymaker Basic Fun came up with an interesting solution. IKEA’s stores in North America are the hardest hit by product shortages, followed by Europe. So, toy makers are making difficult decisions about which toys to send to retailers as a result. Well, it’s all about bang for your buck.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Meet Ecommerce Demand with Best Practices in Less than Truckload Shipping

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Wicked winter storms and a major pileup of cargo ships in the Suez Canal have since created other supply chain disruptions. If you use only one distribution center in California and all your freight has to be delivered from there, can you meet online ordering expectations nationwide ? Look ahead to overcome capacity constraints.

Meeting 77
article thumbnail

This Week in Logistics News (May 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

The deal, which Kraft said is one of its biggest tech investments, “increases our dependability,” said Carlos Abrams-Rivera, Kraft Heinz President of North America, adding that it should help make “sure we’re there whenever you need us … regardless of the situation that the world is going through.”

article thumbnail

36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

Foxconn execs cite Belkin’s widely recognized brand name, strong sales channel presence and growth potential, as well as its best in-class capabilities and solutions, as primary motivators for the acquisition. Additionally, the company’s manufacturing expertise will enable the reduction of production costs.

article thumbnail

26 logistics professionals reveal the biggest trends in logistics technology

6 River Systems

Logistics technologies such as robotic warehouse systems make automation a reality, while drones improve last-mile delivery capabilities and better tracking with tools like RFID tags improve visibility throughout the supply chain. These advancements are accelerating thanks to better tools that were created in 2018. Marc Tuinier.

article thumbnail

This Week in Logistics News (January 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

In the past weeks, ocean freight rates have risen as much as $10,000 per 40-foot container, as container ships seeking to avoid the attacks embarked on long detours around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, diverting more than $200 billion of cargo away from the critical trade artery. Global trade declined by 1.3 million customers.