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Cargo theft continues to plague the industry. Technology can play a role in stopping thefts — and aid in recovery of goods if thefts do happen. Plus: A bumpy road for freight markets; the health of logistics is growing, but just slightly.
Cargo theft continues to plague the industry. Technology can play a role in stopping thefts — and aid in recovery of goods if thefts do happen. Plus: A bumpy road for freight markets; the health of logistics is growing, but just slightly.
The humble barcode has made many logistics tasks more efficient and accurate. Now, 2D barcodes are collecting and carrying even more information than traditional barcodes, and they’re finding new applications. Plus: The latest Logistics Managers' Index; FedEx reorganizes.
The humble barcode has made many logistics tasks more efficient and accurate. Now, 2D barcodes are collecting and carrying even more information than traditional barcodes, and they’re finding new applications. Plus: The latest Logistics Managers' Index; FedEx reorganizes.
Conditions slowed to the lowest levels in the history of the Logistics Managers Index, driven by an all-time low in transportation prices, research shows.
Conditions slowed to the lowest levels in the history of the Logistics Managers Index, driven by an all-time low in transportation prices, research shows.
Supply chain management positions have been male-dominated, but as in many professions, we are seeing steady change. How do women fare today in supply chain positions? Also: The rise of electric trucks for last mile deliveries; the latest numbers from the Logistics Managers' Index.
Supply chain management positions have been male-dominated, but as in many professions, we are seeing steady change. How do women fare today in supply chain positions? Also: The rise of electric trucks for last mile deliveries; the latest numbers from the Logistics Managers' Index.
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.
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.
Increased demand and fewer available workers during the past couple of years have combined to accelerate the adoption of automation in distribution centers, and material handling companies have responded with a wide range of systems. But what do the end-users of today’s automation think about the available technologies? Also: New numbers reflect the current health of the industry; the freight rates outlook for 2023.
Increased demand and fewer available workers during the past couple of years have combined to accelerate the adoption of automation in distribution centers, and material handling companies have responded with a wide range of systems. But what do the end-users of today’s automation think about the available technologies? Also: New numbers reflect the current health of the industry; the freight rates outlook for 2023.