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2023 In Review: Let’s turn the page
December 6, 2023
We canvassed a seasoned group of industry observers to record what happened this past year and what it means to our logistics and supply chain operations as we head into 2024. Here’s what they had to say.
Global Logistics 2023: Supply chains under pressure
February 2, 2023
Supply chains worldwide will continue to be caught between politics, economics and ecology in the future. Whether there will be more regionalization or nearshoring remains to be seen. The question will linger: Who will win and who will lose in this increasingly tense competition?
Global Trade Management Update: Simplifying complexity
February 2, 2023
As international trade volumes continue to hit records every year, shippers of all sizes are turning to applications to gain visibility and control of their global trade processes and GTM vendors are there to answer the call.
Blueprint for Managing Supply Chain Disruptions of Any Size
July 27, 2022
The pandemic brought unprecedented long-term stressors to supply chains worldwide. Does hindsight tell us anything about how to be better prepared? Can artificial intelligence (AI) possibly help with disruptions of this magnitude? This e2open study provides some answers.
The upstream, unseen impacts of e-Commerce and how to solve them
June 21, 2022
The most dramatic impact of e-Commerce is upstream in the supply chain from the direct-to-consumer arena. This article explores the implications of those lesser known, but gigantic, effects.
Cross-Border Update: Partnerships prove essential
June 1, 2022
Ever-shifting Customs regulations are causing shippers to stay on their toes. Our experts suggest partnering with experienced north-south carriers and Customs brokers in order to execute seamless cross-border moves in 2022.
Looking at the Logistics Real Estate Market with Colliers International’s Ward Richmond
May 26, 2022
In this podcast, Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviews Ward Richmond, Executive Vice President for Colliers International.
2022 Ecommerce Fulfillment Trends Report
May 9, 2022
Ecommerce growth has transformed the order fulfillment landscape. This research-based report explores how retailers and brands are solving top operational challenges involving space, labor, technology, shipping and more.
Tracking the digital transformation of the supply chain
May 5, 2022
Shipper demand, vendor innovation and advances in technology have worked together to get the vision of the digital supply chain over the finish line.
FourKites’ Koepke Examines the Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict on North American Logistics
April 13, 2022
In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews Glenn Koepke, GM, Network Collaboration, for Chicago-based FourKites, a provider of real-time tracking and visibility solutions across transportation modes and digital platforms.
European Logistics: From one crisis to the next
March 31, 2022
Europe’s transport and logistics industry faces new challenges.
Covid-driven shutdowns in China need careful monitoring by U.S. ports and supply chains
March 21, 2022
Recent developments in China related to the uptick in Omicron variant infections appear to be shaping up to have a significant downstream impact on United States-bound import patterns, at a time when the ongoing supply chain congestion issues appeared to be showing signs of improvement.
FedEx reports fiscal third quarter earnings gains
March 18, 2022
Fiscal third quarter earnings for Memphis-based freight transportation and logistics services bellwether FedEx issued yesterday showed gains, amid various challenges. Quarterly revenue—at $23.6 billion—saw a 10% annual increase, and operating income—at $1.33 billion—saw a 32% annual gain. Diluted earnings per share—at $4.20—were up 27% annually, coming up short of Wall Street expectations at $4.65.
Ocean Shipping Sector Observations with South Carolina Ports Authority COO Barbara Melvin
March 9, 2022
In this podcast, Logistics Management Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviews Barbara Melvin, Chief Operating Officer of the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA).
The Impact of the Omicron Variant on Supply Chains
February 17, 2022
In this podcast, Jeff Berman, Group News Editor for Logistics Management and the Peerless Media Supply Chain Group, interviews Spencer Shute, Principal Consultant at Proxima, for an overview of how the Omicron variant has impacted supply chain.