Supply Chain
- Ashley Furniture's trucking arm to get western boost with Wilson Logistics dealAdding capacity is a strategic move for the retailer as port congestion persists in Southern California.
- Relief from China tariffs unlikely as phase 1 deadline loomsFor supply chains reliant on imports from China, tariffs are at least a medium-term reality, if not a long-term one.
- Hiring momentum in manufacturing aids November productionMaterial shortages and high demand are still dragging down the sector, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
- Allbirds boosts inventories by 55% due to long lead times, high demandThe shoe and apparel company has relied on careful planning, secondary sourcing and regional diversification to keep product flowing.
- Toymaker Ty air ships products for the holidays to avoid port congestionMore companies are taking their freight to the skies as the holidays begin, sacrificing the cost-effectiveness of ocean shipping to ensure products arrive in time.
Packaging
- HexcelPack Introduces 100% Paper-Based, Fully Recyclable Protective MailerHexcelPack LLC, a developer of eco-friendly, paper-based protective cushioning solutions, has introduced Hexcel’ope, an innovative, 100% paper-based protective mailer.
- The New Generation Post Pandemic Warehouse Worker is a Gamer!With a worker shortage trend that is well established, accelerated by the effects of COVID, why would anyone want to work in a warehouse now?
- Paper Crunch Hits American Retailers When They Need It MostSkyrocketing demand for boxes and packing materials during the pandemic has slashed paper production across North America, and it couldn’t have come at a worse time for retail companies.
- How Automated Packaging Makes E-Commerce BetterOversized boxes lead to lost capacity, higher transport costs and negative environmental impact.
- One Small Step for a Shipper Toward Embracing Electric TrucksPackaging product distributor Veritiv partnered with Penske Truck Leasing to pioneer the use of an electrically powered big rig in Southern California.
Material Handling
- DHL Operation Holiday Cheer delivers hundreds of Christmas trees and more to U.S. troops overseasFor the 18th consecutive year, DHL is sending holiday letters, Christmas trees and decorations to U.S. military stationed abroad
- Supply chain companies Verusen and Machine Compare partner to reduce wasteThe companies will work together to combine benefits of Verusen’s supply chain intelligence platform with Machine Compare’s spare parts marketplace
- The Power of Customizing Packaging For Your ApplicationIn this session, we will cover today’s supply chain trends impacting packaging, typical applications for customized packaging and best practices for making the switch from expendable packaging.
- JLL’s industrial real estate report: Q3 trends point to record-setting 2021More than 137.9 million square-feet (MSF) of industrial product was leased, a new 2021 high, according to data recently issued by Los Angeles-based industrial real estate firm JLL, in its “Q3 Industrial Report."
- Supply chain disruptions and the law on the Talking Supply Chain PodcastOn this episode, Sarah Rathke, co-author of The Legal Blacksmith, looks at disruption through a legal lens. Bob Trebilcock hosts.
Transportation & Distribution
- Teen Truckers Are Here, Easing U.S. Shortage and Stoking ConcernLowering the age of truck drivers is one of several proposals for government action to get more people behind the wheel.
- U.S. Issues New Cybersecurity Mandates for Rail CarriersMajor passenger and freight railroads will soon be required to report cybersecurity breaches quickly and review how susceptible they are to cyberattack.
- Biden Sees Progress in Supply Crisis Amid Faster InflationPresident Biden said his administration’s work has begun to alleviate supply chain disruptions and that higher inflation is a “natural byproduct” of the global economy’s recovery from the pandemic.
- Record Volumes at L.A. Ports to Become ‘New Normal’ After CrisisThe record volume of cargo moving through the U.S.’s busiest port complex is likely to continue amid high consumer demand for goods, the head of the Port of Long Beach said.
- 5 Ways to Ensure Your Last-Mile Business SuccessLast mile stops increased 99% in the last year, how can you meet customer demands without overburdening drivers and back-office teams – all while staying competitive?