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Ask an Expert: How Shippers Can Prep for Hurricane Season
Extreme weather events pose an extreme challenge for the transportation industry. Here are some tips on how to protect your company's supply chain.
Apple Accused of Multiple Human Rights Violations
The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Apple of using illegal minerals and violating human rights in its supply chain.
South Korea Finally Overtakes China in Goods Exported to U.S.
Fueled by U.S. consumer demand for semiconductors, South Korea continues to make huge inroads as China fades.
UPS Struggles in First Quarter With Steep Earnings Decline
Shipping giant UPS struggled with shifting consumer demands and rising costs, resulting in an earnings dip during the first three months of 2024.

Business Resources

Henkel’s Global Warehouse Network Runs on Blue Yonder
In this case study Blue Yonder’s solutions have helped Henkel improve the speed, accuracy, efficiency, service level...
Ecommerce and Packaging, From All Angles
Top-of-mind CPG concerns around e-commerce packaging are addressed, including package design, sustainability, specialized packaging equipment, and Amazon’s...


Business News

Uber’s CEO, Travis Kalanick, Takes Leave Following Inquiry into Workplace Culture
Travis Kalanick, Uber’s chief executive, said he would take a leave of absence from the ride-hailing service after an investigation into the company concluded that Uber must repudiate its aggressive start-up culture.

3D Printing and the Future of Supply Chains
DHL's Logistics Trend Radar, identifies 3D printing as one of the major disruptive trends to impact the logistics industry in the near future, creating instant production and distribution models.

UPS 2017 Pulse of the Online Shopper™ Study
The 2017 UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper™ study, conducted by comScore, provides insights into online shoppers’ behaviors and preferences, results are categorized into three areas; constants, emergers, and movers.

Study Finds U.S. Online Shoppers Turning To International Retailers for Purchases
Nearly half of avid U.S. online shoppers bought items from international retailers, demonstrating the need for retailers to offer more personalized services as a way to compete against lower prices, according to the sixth annual UPS Pulse of the Online Shopper™ study.

Painting the Digital Future of Retail & Consumer Goods Companies
With trillions in potential profit at stake over the next decade, retail and consumer goods leaders are harnessing the power of digital to meet rapidly changing market needs and stay ahead of the competition.

E-commerce Returns Are the New Normal
With the number of online shoppers expected to reach 270 million by 2020 - driven largely by the popularity of mobile devices - retailers need to rethink their ecommerce strategies in order to keep up.

Study Highlights Digitalization of U.S. Manufacturers
Manufacturers large and small are aware that digitalization continues to drive every industry forward, making the American landscape increasingly competitive, and digital solutions are essential in every industry today.

Digital Intensity in US Manufacturing
On behalf of Siemens, Longitude Research surveyed 209 senior executives and directors of large US manufacturing organizations to understand the progress of digitalization among discrete and process manufacturers, topics include trends in digitalization, examples of successful adaptation and suggestions to overcome barriers to moving forward in the digital age.

Technology Companies React to Trump’s Decision to Withdraw From Paris Climate Agreement
'Bad for the environment, bad for the economy:' Facebook, Google, Amazon, and many other company executives all made it very clear that they view Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement as a grave mistake.

A New Look at the Supply Chain Start-Up Landscape
The supply chain market encompasses more than one trillion dollars and is an exciting, difficult market for start-ups.

KPCB’s Mary Meeker’s 2017 Internet Trends Report
Mary Meeker of Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers puts together a fascinating and influential presentation each year on the state of the Internet, the report, full of insights and stats, delves into the biggest trends in digital.

Mary Meeker’s 2017 Internet Trends Report Slides
The widely anticipated slide deck, from Kleiner Perkins partner Mary Meeker, compiles the most informative research on what’s getting funded, how Internet adoption is progressing, which interfaces are resonating, and what will be big next.

Solidenergy’s Role In The Future of Lithium Batteries
The pursuit of high energy density is at the heart of smartphones, wearable gadgets and electric vehicles - devices that are quickly becoming extensions of our bodies.

Memorial Day, a Day to Remember the Fallen
Memorial Day’s roots go back to the Civil War, shortly after the war, in 1868, an organization of Union veterans established “Decoration Day” as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the fallen Union soldiers.

Walmart Online Ecommerce Sales Soar 69% as Retail Giant Pursues Amazon
Walmart's U.S. business is still showing signs of thriving, as evidenced by the company's fiscal first-quarter results, its U.S. ecommerce gross merchandise volume grew a whopping 69% fueled largely by more clicks and sales on Walmart.com.

Study Assesses Five Technologies to Impact the Supply Chain in the Next 5 Years
Robotics tops the list of most likely disruptors in next five years, 3D printing considered least viable in the short term.

Amazon Sets Sights on Home Furnishings Market
As furniture becomes one of the fastest-growing segments of U.S. online retail, Amazon aims to make a major push into its marketplace.

Finding Hidden Supply Chain Leaders
Successful supply chains rely on strong leaders who can spur top performance from those around them, and the next hidden leader might be right in plain sight.

Will Apple’s $1 Billion Manufacturing Investment Bring Jobs or More Robots?
Advanced processes, especially robotics, can certainly boost productivity, and the manufacturing industry is indeed likely to welcome Apple's significant infusion, but it's unlikely to lead to more jobs in the industry.

Student Goes Undercover At Apple Factory in China
New York University graduate student Dejian Zeng spent last summer working in a Pegatron factory manufacturing the iPhone 6s and 7 as part of a summer project, where he got a first hand look at what factory life is like for a worker in China.


Featured Companies

CFO Edge
CFO Edge is a leading Southern California provider of outsourced CFO services. Based in Los Angeles, we are a group of experienced chief financial officers who engage with area executives on demand to address strategic planning, business management, and day-to-day…
Customs and Border Protection
CBP is one of the Department of Homeland Security’s largest and most complex components, with a priority mission of keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S. It also has a responsibility for securing the border and…
Diversity Limited
Ben Kepes – Founder and Principal. Ben Kepes is a technology evangelist, an invester, a commentator and a business adviser. His business interests include a diverse range of industries from manufacturing to property to technology. As a technology commentator he has…
Rolls Royce
Rolls-Royce is a global company providing highly-efficient integrated power and propulsion solutions. Our power systems are predominantly used in aerospace, marine, energy and off-highway applications. We are one of the world’s leading producers of aero engines for large civil…
ProShip
ProShip, Inc. is the most trusted global provider of automated multi-carrier shipping software. ProShip empowers its customers to ship at lightning speeds, stay carrier compliant 24/7/365, and build stronger-than-ever customer revenue streams. With over a decade of enterprise experience in the…
Confederation of British Industry
The CBI is the UK’s premier business lobbying organisation, providing a voice for employers at a national and international level. We are here to provide a voice for businesspeople and their businesses on a national and international level. We…
MWH Global
Today’s era of seamless economic and social engagement that ignores nationalities, political boundaries and geographical distance, MWH is truly one global community.  We are a 24-hour-per-day enterprise.  Distances are collapsing.  Globalization is going forward. We are…
Priority Metrics Group
Priority Metrics Group (PMG) is a professional marketing consulting firm based in Spartanburg, South Carolina. We provide customized research, analysis, and consultation services designed to generate profitable growth for our clients. We work with leading organizations in a variety of…
Moffatt & Nichol
Moffatt & Nichol’s practice has expanded to support the larger demands of the goods movement industry globally. Today, with a portfolio of more than 7,000 projects, the firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that…
Next Generation Logistics
Next Generation Logistics, Inc. is a technology based supply chain solutions provider offering: FreightMaster TMS® Software, Managed Freight Services and Supply Chain Consulting. NGL’s services focus on supporting efficiency and growth for small to medium sized organizations in the…
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