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This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech May 8 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Descartes $61 Million Acquisition of Aerospace Software Development Supply chain logistics SaaS software provider Descartes Systems Group has announced the acquisition of Aerospace Software Development (ASD) , a provider of customs and regulatory compliance software for $61 million.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 27 – April 3)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Samsung to use Manna drone service for delivery drop-offs in Ireland. Manna, which has been licensed to operate in Ireland for some time, partnered with Tesco on drone home deliveries last September in Oranmore. Most people consider themselves lucky to witness the phenomena.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

Freeports are government designated zones usually located around shipping ports and/or airports. These designated areas are subject to a variety of special regulatory relief, tax breaks and government support to encourage economic activity. In this 2022 guide to freeports: What is a freeport?

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Delivery Drones are Taking Off! (Infographic)

Supply Chain Game Changer

In this piece, we will look at how retailers and logistics companies could use drones to deliver parcels to customers. Improved Last-Mile Logistics Last mile delivery refers to the movement of goods from a transportation hub to their final destination. UPS offers one possible way that drones could be used within last mile logistics.

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How To Build Supply Chain Resilience in a Connected World

ShipBob

How outsourcing logistics can help build resilience . The Suez Canal became blocked, which held up inventory from the cargo on board the ship, as well as other ships that couldn’t go their planned route. Rely on logistics experts. What it means to have supply chain resilience. Supply chain weaknesses exposed by COVID-19.