Retailers and e-tailers are racing to meet customer demands for improved delivery. End consumers seek shipping options that fulfill expectations for… Read More »
Diesel Price Headlines Don’t Have to Become Bad News
Disruption in the global oil supply chain sends shock ripples across the energy economy. Explosive attacks on Saudi Arabian oil refineries spur… Read More »
Logistics Disruption at Center of Manufacturing Trends for 2019
The manufacturing sector has been going through a period of frequent, disruptive changes in its attempts to recover from the economic recession of… Read More »
Road Ahead is Bumpy, but Outlook is Strong for Transportation Equipment Makers
New cars and trucks, heavy equipment, aircraft, ships and other transportation modes rely on a complex international supply chain that's… Read More »
Manufacturing Moves the Nation
Even with the growth in technology and service sectors, manufacturing contributes $2.33 trillion to the U.S. economy. Many other critical business… Read More »
Automotive Supply Chains Poised for Top Speed
In 2016, the U.S. auto industry sold a record 17.6 million vehicles – down slightly to 17.25 million in 2017 – with incentives such as rebates and… Read More »
TFTEA Compliance Poses New Risks and Rewards in Apparel and Footwear Industries
February 2018 marked the second anniversary of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act (TFTEA) that has reshaped international trade for… Read More »
On-Demand Shipping is Disrupting the Retail Supply Chain
For consumers, the purchasing experience continues to merge the digital and physical, and retailers are adapting to keep up. Now, the supply chain… Read More »
How Long is Your Last Mile?
No one ever said consumer behavior was logical. Research shows consumers want fast shipping, but they also want it for free or at minimal cost. That… Read More »
Free Shipping Isn't Free for All
Everyone knows there's no such thing as a free lunch, but shoppers have come to expect free shipping for their e-commerce purchases. Read More »
