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Air Cargo is Gaining Momentum in 2023

American Global Logistics

As we navigate the third quarter of 2023, it's time to examine air cargo's role in global commerce. Air cargo is now essential for global supply chains and offers many benefits for businesses worldwide. Air cargo refers to the transportation of goods via an air carrier, which may be charter or commercial.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

The Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, which launched in April 2022, is still intent on finding and investing in startups that can help the e-commerce giant deliver goods faster, while improving the experience of customers as well as the employees who work in its warehouses and logistics departments. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Peak Shipping Season Update: What’s Driving Change in the Industry?

GlobalTranz

Port backlogs and cargo limitations are undermining efficiency while warehouse and storage space remain challenging. Prioritize freight by gaining insight into inventory needs, distribution network, and consolidation opportunities. The post Peak Shipping Season Update: What’s Driving Change in the Industry? Download Report.

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What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo?

Freightos

What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo? . As the cream of air cargo’s innovators held turns on the floor, this question came up time and again. The industry’s mindset is holding customer-centric air cargo back. That was my big take from Elevate , presented by Air Cargo World earlier this month.

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Reduce Excess Inventory While Protecting Margins with a Pricing and Promotion Analysis  Solution

Logility

Much of the merchandise languishing aboard cargo ships stuck in ports around the world during the pandemic-fueled supply chain crisis has made it to store shelves. With much of the inventory suddenly arriving, retailers are realizing that the macro economy and Americans’ buying habits have changed while the goods were adrift. .

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Importance of Digitalisation to Improve Supply Chains: Helping Businesses Navigate Through Supply Chain Disruptions

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

As Industry 4.0 is adopted in more and more industries and companies, the supply chain industry is starting to implement these disruptive technologies to adapt to the ongoing challenges and obstacles. Industry 4.0 IoT is making a mark on more and more industries, including logistics. Internet of Things (IoT).

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Is Inventory Optimization a Key to Omnichannel Survival?

ToolsGroup

Industry analysts have pointed out an obvious fit with inventory optimization. If retailers optimize their inventory—dynamically aligning their supply chains to changing customer preferences and behavior—they can position inventory to satisfy demand at the lowest possible cost.