2024年12月20日 · Following are some trends in shipping and logistics that we’re projecting for 2025. Technology. Artificial intelligence will initiate an incremental transformation of logistics operations, beginning with foundational changes.Third-party logistics providers must first focus on data standardization and basic process automation, while developing roadmaps for more advanced technologies.

2025年1月3日 · One of the most significant challenges within the modern-day supply chain and logistics landscape is the management of product repairs. As manufacturers strive to maintain high standards of quality and service, the intricacies of handling repairs can become a bottleneck, leading to delays, increased costs and customer dissatisfaction.

2025年1月2日 · With contentious union negotiations, rapid advancements in automation and artificial intelligence, and growing global scrutiny on human rights abuses, 2025 is set to be a transformative year for labor across supply chains, where businesses and their employees will look to achieve a tenuous balance between profitability and accountability.

2025年1月8日 · On October 28, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) issued a stark synthesis report showing that current global pledges reduce emissions by just 2.6% — a fraction of the 43% needed by 2030 to limit warming to 1.5°C. For businesses, this is a wake-up call. The time for tangible action is now.

2024年12月27日 · Times of peak demand — as happened during the 2024 year-end holidays — challenge supply chain leaders in multiple ways. Capacity tightens, rates rise and competition for freight lanes heats up.

2024年12月30日 · Best Buy’s quest to achieve “zero-waste” status throughout its distribution facilities has evolved over the years, to the point of encompassing multiple activities, teams of dedicated employees, and formal certification of its efforts.. Tim Dunn has served as Best Buy’s head of environmental sustainability for more than 15 years. And the consumer electronics and home appliance retailer ...

2 天之前 · Experienced shippers know the only way to keep up with consumer expectations is to continuously innovate and improve their offering. With ~22 billion parcels shipped annually, delivering a well-packed and sustainably-shipped box for the best unboxing experience has to be a priority for shippers who want to increase margins and customer satisfaction in 2025.

2024年12月30日 · Conventional metrics, like cost and annual spend, have historically guided supplier performance evaluations, but they miss the true operational risks posed by potential disruptions.

2024年11月8日 · Supply chain leaders are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to revolutionize their demand-forecasting and inventory-management strategies.

2020年10月8日 · While traditionally the goal of sourcing has been to identify and award a supplier that best meets the business requirements and is the most cost effective, in 2020, the game changed dramatically. As companies have had to navigate unprecedented supply and demand chain challenges, they’ve had to quickly revamp their supply chains to meet the needs of today and for the next six months.