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The New Definition of Supply Chain Agility and Resilience in an Unpredictable World

Logistics Viewpoints

Geopolitical events. Despite the inherent challenges, a 2018 McKinsey article estimated that the payoff of agility enabled by digitalization can be staggering: “For companies that aim well and execute effectively, the resulting cost reductions could be transformational. blockchain), and video-based collaboration/content sharing.

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Experts Choice Of Top Online Logistics Resources

Freightos

The newest addition to the scene, the WSJ’s Daily Logistics Report combs through the business and logistics articles published by the WSJ team, providing a daily email at 6am EST with key information. Air Cargo World. This American based niche news site specialises in air cargo. Cargo Business News.com. ACWmagazine.

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Top Events That Shaped 2021 Supply Chains

Turvo

This year’s increased COVID-19 instances, extreme weather events, and Suez Canal closure increased the difficulties. Furthermore, port restrictions and the Ever Given being stranded in the Suez Canal for nearly a week slowed cargo movements and worsened congestion. percentage points. Global chip shortages.

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How To Attract and Retain Truck Drivers in a Hot Freight Market

Blue Grace Logistics

What’s covered in this article: The negative impacts of Covid-19 on the trucking industry. With such disruptions in the cargo-industry, it is difficult to identify the manpower required for a carrier to operate effectively. sharing of event videos between drivers and safety managers. Technological advances in trucking.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

Magazine article) as a goliath looking to take on the entrenched "David" shipping industry. Break-bulk loaded cargo was poorly secured required a Tetris-like approach to handle diverse sizes of packages. Small trucker, Malcom McLean, fumes at slow loading of cargo aboard ship – “There has to be a better way.”. Significance.

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Freightera Employees’ Tips for Working from Home

Freightera

With recent events in the world leading to significant changes in how we view work and what is sustainable, many businesses are switching to remote work. Whether you like watching movies and TV shows, playing video games, reading or making things, it’s important to keep track of time. Finally, set a daily rhythm for yourself. .

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Boom Time for the Shared Economy within Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

All three of these digital freight brokerage platforms provide sharing of truck and ship capacity , helping to reduce inefficiencies relating to unused cargo space. Music and video streaming. 5) Freightos, Shipa Freight, Convoy. 6) Shipa Delivery, Postmates, and Instacart. Car sharing. percent.