Articles Tagged with ''Colorado State University''

We’re hearing about artificial intelligence everywhere these days, and how it might revolutionize our supply chains. And consumers this week experienced the annual Amazon Prime Day. How are both of these affecting the supply chain industry? Plus: The state of logistics; women in the driver's seat.

June 13, 2023, marks the 10th anniversary of National Forklift Safety Day. We learn about the work the industry is doing to promote safety in and around forklifts and how listeners can participate in the event’s safety-focused events. Also: More labor issues at West Coast ports; the logistics industry heads into uncharted territory.

Zac Rogers is one of the writers of the monthly Logistics Managers' Index. He shares how supply chains performed during 2022 and predicts what will be ahead as the new year unfolds. Plus: Will the semiconductor chip shortages continue in the new year?; more expansion and acquisitions for material handling suppliers.

Freight conditions are uneven, with some carriers struggling with high fuel costs and fewer shipments while others are enjoy record profits. Are we about to enter a collapse of freight markets, as some analysts are predicting? Also: New plans to turn containers faster; ocean freight continues to face rough seas.

The latest Logistics Managers' Index figures; capacity remains tight for shippers; assuring safety for container cargo.