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Online Platforms Offer Ocean Freight Services to SMBs

Cathy Roberson

Consumers have embraced e-commerce for price comparisons, ease of purchase anytime and anywhere, and for those participating in subscription services such as Amazon Prime, free shipping, and other benefits. Indeed, over the past couple of years, online platforms have introduced ocean freight services that target SMBs.

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Report From DPW: What’s Next for AI in Supply Chain?

Supply Chain Brain

He sees a near future in which there are multiple agents, each with their own realm of responsibility, such as shipping, pricing and forecasting. Koganti said this is the fastest-growing use of AI in supply chain, especially when it comes to forecasting, procurement and fulfillment.

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Warehouse P2G Robotics: A Flexible and Affordable Solution

Supply Chain Brain

The warehouse, meanwhile, has been elevated from afterthought to a central player, as new demands and responsibilities are placed on supply chains — from small-batch wave picking and reverse logistics to deeper supplier collaboration, and tariff and sustainability compliance.

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The Returns War

Cathy Roberson

A number of reverse logistics providers can be found in the Reverse Logistics Association’s directory of service providers. The reverse logistics market comprises a number of players and as noted by DHL’s acquisition of Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, this space is ripe for acquisitions.

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Net-Zero Commitments Are Reshaping Carbon Tracking in CPG Supply Chains

Supply Chain Brain

That includes everything from raw materials and manufacturing to packaging and logistics. For most CPG brands, indirect emissions — those that occur across the supply chain — represent the majority of their carbon footprint. Known as Scope 3 emissions, these are also the most difficult to measure and manage.

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Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Supply Chain Management! (Or is that 4,000 years?)

Supply Chain Game Changer

It is not just Procurement, Warehouse Management and Shipping. I worked in Materials Handling, Warehouse Management, Resource Planning, Industrial Engineering, I/T, Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations, Executive Leadership, Distribution, Freight Management, Reverse Logistics, Customer Experience and Order Management, and much more.

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Air Cargo Market's VAS - Last-Mile Delivery

Cathy Roberson

DeliverDirect serves various industries, including retail, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and related sectors, and it utilizes a network of alternative carriers for the last-mile delivery. ViaEurope is a logistics tech services provider specializing in end-to-end cross-border e-commerce solutions. I wear a number of hats these days.

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