Freight Shipping Industry News

Logistics

• In New World of Returns, Retailers Must Dig Into Data November 15, 2019
  From a retailer’s perspective, all satisfied customers are alike. But those returning an item are likely unhappy for a range of reasons — and it’s increasingly crucial to know what those are.
• A New App Lets Carriers Secure Drivers Directly and On Demand November 14, 2019
  As demand for consumer goods grows, especially in the burgeoning e-commerce sector, a key element of getting product to market continues to bedevil merchandisers: the truck driver.
• Waymo CEO Sees Driverless Trucking Catching on Faster Than Taxis November 12, 2019
  True driverless cars have arrived from Waymo, the self-driving unit of Alphabet Inc., but the company’s chief executive officer says robot ride hailing may not be the first form of automotive autonomy to take off commercially.
• In the New World of Returns, Retailers Need to Dig into the Data November 12, 2019
  In order to reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction, retailers need to take a more detailed look at why returns happen and what are the options for dealing with them. Return rates are escalating as e-commerce increases – set to rise to an estimated $550 billion by 2020, up 75.2% from 2016. Learning to handle […]
• Why Logistics Companies Must Adopt Big Data and Cloud Technology November 11, 2019
  More than 50% of companies are using big-data analytics, a recent survey says, but a closer look reveals that adoption rate varies significantly by industry.
• How a Maker of Agricultural Equipment Transformed Its Inbound Supply Chain November 11, 2019
  AGCO’s goal was nothing less than radical integration of its inbound supply chain, supplier relations and factory flows. A collaboration with 4flow helped to launch the “Smart Logistics” initiative.
• It’s a Match: Tools Distributor Uses AI to Perfect Packaging November 6, 2019
  Snap-on Tools was working to reduce inefficient packaging and absurd box sizes for its e-commerce customers. An artificial intelligence solution by FastFetch Corp. turned out to be the perfect fit.
• U.S., China Plan Opioid Bust That Could Help Trump Sell Trade Deal November 6, 2019
  China and the U.S. plan to highlight joint efforts to crack down on fentanyl smuggling, addressing an opioid epidemic that President Trump has asked his counterpart Xi Jinping to help alleviate as part of broader trade talks.
• The Top Supply-Chain Innovations of 2019 November 5, 2019
  This year's crop of supply-chain innovators ran the gamut from planning to supplier relations to order fulfillment and delivery. What they shared was a determination not to settle for the status quo.
• Flexport Announces New Warehouse in Vietnam November 4, 2019
  Flexport, working in partnership with ITL Corporation, is expanding its global cross-dock network by offering a new warehouse located in Vietnam.