Logistics Management Magazine Archives

Blue Yonder’s annual survey finds cost of materials and transportation being impacted; disruptions remain.

The national average, at $3.848 per gallon, dropped 4.6 cents from the $3.894 average, for the week of May 6, which was off 5.3 cents from the $3.947 average, for the week of April 29.

New route promises three-day delivery, enhancing supply chain efficiency

Berkshire Grey and S&H Systems present a webinar showcasing how their Robotic Put Wall systems offer a cost-effective solution to aging pick-to-light systems, delivering significant labor savings, space efficiency, minimal IT impact, and up to 30-40% batch pick efficiency gain, with seamless integration into existing infrastructure and scalable automation.

Late last week, the Washington, D.C.-based Surface Transportation Board (STB), an independent adjudicatory and economic-regulatory agency charged by Congress with resolving railroad rate and service disputes and reviewing proposed railroad mergers, said that Chairman Martin J. Oberman has officially retired.

The survey’s findings were largely positive, in terms of the attitude and approaches shippers are taking to setting up shop in Mexico, coupled with the ones that plan to make inroads there.

Navigate the complexities of outsourcing transportation management effectively by utilizing a comprehensive buying guide, which assists in identifying the right provider, understanding decision-making factors, and implementing strategies for ongoing improvement and change management.