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ISM Services PMI notches third straight month showing expansion
September 3, 2020
The report’s key indicator—the Services PMI (formerly the Non-Manufacturing PMI)—slipped 1.2%, to 56.9, in August (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring). This came on the heels of a 1% gain to 58.1, in July and an 11.1% gain, to 57.1, in June, which halted a two-month stretch of declines.
Sonoco ThermoSafe and ACL Airshop team up on handling specific temp-controlled containers
August 31, 2020
Global agreement addresses handling and repair of Sonoco ThermoSafe’s Pegasus ULD bulk temperature controlled containers used in pharmaceuticals.
Supply Chain Startup: Mercado Lab’s vision? Democratize the Plan, Buy, Move
August 21, 2020
Texas-based startup platform digitizes import workflow from the PO through final mile delivery
Leading the way forward through COVID – Part 1 of 5
August 20, 2020
As supply chain professionals, we are called to a responsibility that goes beyond the bottom line. The profession can lead the way through the pandemic.
NFI acquires CAI Logistics
August 17, 2020
By acquiring CAI Logistics, NFI expands its suite of supply chain services, specifically enhancing its brokerage, intermodal, and global freight forwarding capabilities across North America.
ALAN issues Isaias alert, begins marshaling logistics support
July 30, 2020
ALAN continues coordinating transportation, warehousing, equipment and expertise for multiple natural disasters.
Blue Yonder acquires Yantriks to deliver customer-facing fulfillment strategies
July 27, 2020
Acquisition to enhance real-time inventory visibility and order fulfillment, end-to-end supply chain visibility and personalized consumer experiences.
GMIS head: Companies will sink, swim, or surf depending on digital readiness
July 21, 2020
Speaker at Hannover Messe Digital Days event says new normal will include hybrid models of digital technology with physical activity.
Supply Chain Startup: Digitizing the paper trail
July 17, 2020
Startup Photon Commerce aims to be the Salesforce.com for document processing and digitization
SSI Schaefer appoints material handling expert Vincent Halma to Lead North America Region
July 15, 2020
Former North American president and CEO of the Kion Group is an industry veteran with expertise in supply chain logistics.
Peak season forecast remains muddled
July 8, 2020
Reduced consumer demand, lower import levels, heavy job losses, the ongoing United States-China trade war, and overall economic unease suggest the 2020 peak season will be anything but normal.
Supply Chain Startup: Shipium’s startup journey
July 4, 2020
E-comm leaders like Amazon and Zulilly are training grounds for new startups
Loadsmart provides instant truckload spot quotes in Kuebix
June 30, 2020
SMBs have access to competitive spot rates when they don't have the volume to set up contract rates. For carriers, spot opportunities help to balance lanes, offset empty miles and reposition assets.
Supply Chain Startup: Leaf Logistics platform brings predictability to transportation contracts
June 26, 2020
The startup platform aims to automate buying freight like wheat buyers buy wheat
Other Voices: To reduce packaging costs, plan for every part
June 22, 2020
PFEP helps maintain a healthy supply chain as the foundation for short-term continuous improvement, long-term operational excellence, serving as a platform for communication and fine-tuning operations throughout a product’s life cycle.