L.I.N.K. | Supply Chain Editors Talk Airline Freight

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna visit with Laura Kvistad, senior marketing of communications from Unisys, to discuss airline freight in the supply chain.

April 6, 2021

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Marina, Brielle and Mackenna visit with Laura Kvistad, senior marketing of communications from Unisys, to discuss airline freight in the supply chain.

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SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains

December 5, 2022

Let's talk future! Sit down with industry experts and thought leaders to talk about what’s in store for the supply chain space and more. Register now for the Dec. 5-8 virtual event!

Supply Chain Network Launches Women in Supply Chain Forum

Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive launch in-person event to help supply chain professionals and industry experts learn, grow, network and more.

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Nominations Close Sept. 25 for Top Software & Technology Providers Award

This award honors software and technology providers that ensure a safe, efficient and reliable global cold food and beverage supply chain.

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Catena Solutions to Help Companies Build More Resilient Supply Chains

Catena Solutions runs by more than 250 advisors, strategists and consultants with expertise in business transformation, data and analytics and strategic finance and global sourcing.

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Leading 3PL To Announce One-Stop Portal for Customers & Employees

ARRIVEnow launches as the technology brand of Arrive Logistics, delivering optionality and enhanced customer experience for shippers and carriers.

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Demand for Zero-Emission Trucks Fuels Rapid Adoption

The adoption of zero-emission trucks will be critical for businesses that rely on road freight to deliver on their environmental pledges.

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Convoy Introduces Hi-Fi Visibility

Hi-Fi Visibility offers detailed, real-time updates across trailer pools and shipments hauled by Convoy-connected carriers, with analytics to improve supply chain health.

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3PLs, Shippers Facing Talent Pool Crisis

Hourly workers (e.g., pickers and packers) and licensed hourly workers (e.g., truck drivers and equipment operators) continue to be the hardest roles for companies to hire and retain.

How Load Optimization Prevents Food, Beverage Spoilage

How Load Optimization Prevents Food, Beverage Spoilage

Load optimization can be a secret weapon when it comes to avoiding product waste with the shipping of food and beverage products.

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Consumers Still Prefer Door-to-Door Delivery

The survey found that nearly half of Americans (46%) would be willing to pay higher delivery fees for online purchases if a company has initiatives to offset their carbon footprint.

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Female Technicians in Transportation Remains Low

The 2022 WIT Index shows that only 3.7% of technicians in transportation companies are women.

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In-House Food Delivery Apps Help Manage the Last Mile

In-house fleet operating costs are about 40% less than the price of outsourcing to a delivery service.

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Facing Challenges Meeting Sustainability Goals? Look at Your Fleets’ Aerodynamics

Here's how aerodynamic technologies address items like closing the tractor-to-trailer gap, matching the tractor and trailer heights and minimizing trailer/underbody and wheel drag.

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CSCMP Edge Brings Together Top Logistics Firms Under One Roof

Connect with supply chain professionals to discover the latest innovations, new strategies and best practices.

TOTE’s Specialized Temperature-Controlled Cargo Services

TOTE’s Specialized Temperature-Controlled Cargo Services

TOTE specializes in shipping temperature-controlled cargo to Puerto Rico using our industry-first track and trace technology.

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The Supply Chain is Still Such a Mess

The supply chain is such a mess. That's the word on the show floor at IFDA's Distribution Solutions Conference. But, you know what happens to messes? They eventually get cleaned up.

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New TomTom Application Offers Truck Navigation

The TomTom's GO Navigation truck plan enables drivers to plan routes that account for their vehicle’s dimensions, fuel requirements, desired maximum speeds and cargo.

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Autonomous Trucks to Solve Driver Shortage Issue?

Shippers said reduced costs and better reliability are the most important benefits of autonomous truck adoption.

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Steering the Next Generation Toward Careers in Trucking

Attracting young people into professional trucking careers has become a five-alarm fire situation. Learn more at this week's International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA)'s Distribution Solutions Conference.

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Rail Shutdown Could Slow, Halt Shipments in Every Market

This shutdown could slow or completely halt shipments in every market, including food, agriculture, automotive, electronics, ingredients, chemicals, UPS packages and more.

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Robotics, Automation to Future-Proof Reshoring, Nearshoring Efforts

Despite the appetite for automation, the survey found a significant gap in the education and training needed to ensure the skills necessary for work in the increasingly connected and automated workplaces of the future.

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Upcoming Election Puts Supply Chain on the Ballot

Eight in 10 respondents expect to see trucking action from their senators.

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Rail Strike to Embargo Shipments, Further Cripple Supply Chain

President Biden's 60-day cooling period expires Sept. 16, and only Congress can act to prevent a work stoppage. Otherwise, nearly 30% of the nation's freight will come to a grinding halt.

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Empty Containers Piling up at Depots, as Owners Struggle to Return to China

The ports on the East Coast and West Coast are experiencing an increase in average container prices, while these average container prices are declining worldwide.

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How Shippers Gain Competitive Advantage Amid Elevated, Volatile Energy Costs

Shippers can gain a competitive advantage through market-based fuel reimbursement, sourcing SmartWay carriers and exploring alternative modes of transportation in the short term.

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National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Highlights Benefits, Challenges of Trucking Industry

67% of truck driver surveyed agree that they feel their job is appreciated, yet 83% experience daily challenges with recent increases in fuel prices.

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Fluctuations in Gas Prices Hamper Delivery Industry

The volatility in gas prices continue to create challenges in delivery for both consumers and businesses alike. In the quest to conquer these hurdles, autonomous airborne drone delivery can slash delivery costs by 40%.