Articles
March 2025
IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
TRANSPORTATION: Maersk, an entity under A.P. Moller-Maersk, and Hapag-Lloyd launched an operational collaboration Gemini Cooperation. Around 340 vessels will be phased in as part of the shared ocean network with the first sailings in February with more vessels to gradually sail on the new schedules. The goal is a flexible and interconnected ocean network with schedule reliability above 90%, once fully implemented
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NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
GOOD WORKS: Averitt associates and customers held their annual toy drive to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Now in its fifth year, the effort has provided thousands of toys to children undergoing treatment at St. Jude.
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How Skateboards Could Propel Last-Mile Electrification
For the last-mile sector, light commercial vehicles that offer flexibility and storage space rule. Here’s how skateboard design could give electric vehicle (EV) makers an edge.
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: AMRs and AGVs
Looking for the latest innovations in automated material handling? We’ve rounded up the latest crop of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
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If You Were to Put Your Logistics Motto on a Bumper Sticker, What Would It Say?
In the complex supply chains of today, visibility is important because you can’t strengthen what you can’t see. Visibility is the foundation for resilience and efficiency, enabling businesses to anticipate disruptions, optimize operations, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.
–Jennifer Chew
VP, Solutions and Consulting
Bristlecone
Harmonizing Logistics In India
As more companies look to diversify their supply chains, India’s abundant labor and expanding domestic market strikes the right chord. Yet, navigating its complexities requires a well-orchestrated strategy. Success comes from trusted partnerships and clear, coordinated planning.
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Cold Chain Automation Surges; AI Hits the Back Office; DCs Go Mega & Other Supply Chain News
What’s trending in logistics and supply chain today? Here’s a roundup of research findings that are making waves.
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Georgia: A Logistics Sweetspot
For the Georgia logistics sector, the adage “Put your money where your mouth is” translates to decisive action. The state devotes the energy, vision, and funds to galvanize supply chains.
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Scaling Omnichannel Fulfillment to Meet Demand
Consumers have never had more choices. They can go to a physical store to shop, order products on their phones or laptops to ship directly, or buy online and pick up at a retail location near them. Ecommerce volumes reflect this multi-channel environment.
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Global Supply Chain Strategies: Certain Uncertainty
Global trade faces mounting uncertainties, from shifting geopolitical tensions to the ever-present risk of natural disasters. To stay resilient, organizations must cultivate leaders with geopolitical expertise, enhance supply chain redundancy, and leverage technology for faster, data-driven decision-making in an unpredictable landscape.
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3 Steps to Data-Driven Planning
Outdated supply chain planning methods struggle to adapt to unpredictable customer demand, volatile commodity prices, and escalating political tensions. AI-powered solutions can bridge the gap.
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10 Tips for Improving Warehouse Safety and Productivity
A well-organized and secure warehouse environment boosts productivity and protects employees, equipment, and inventory.
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Say ‘Yes’ Before You’re Ready: Embracing Opportunity and Innovation
RESPONSIBILITIES: Nurture strategic partnerships with key customers; lead internal initiatives to drive efficiency via technology, explore and identify new product and service markets, and enhance the company’s ecommerce solutions. EXPERIENCE: Vice president, corporate strategy; vice president, customer solutions; director of customer solutions; inventory solutions manager; MRO product manager; assistant product manager; marketing associate, sales and […]
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Transportation Spend: Waste, Fraud, and Abuse?
Even if you are not a news junkie, there is no escaping all the coverage of waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending; there is no DOGEing it. But what about U.S. spend on transportation infrastructure? Transportation for America, an advocacy group of leaders concerned about the importance of our transportation network, recently took a shot […]
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