Roberto Isaias has had a busy few years. The Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer at Mattel faced the complexities of COVID before the Barbie movie became the biggest hit of 2023, putting extra pressure on the supply chain to keep up. But for Isaias, it was just another day at the office. A native of Mexico, he has … Read more
United States rail carload and intermodal volumes, for the week ending October 5, saw annual declines, according to data issued earlier this week by the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Rail carloads, at 225,280, fell 3.5% annually, trailing the weeks ending September 28 and September 21, at 227,046, and 232,818, respectively. AAR reported that four … Read more
As Floridians struggle with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) has begun supporting relief efforts – and reminding members of the supply chain community that sharing their logistics know-how, space, equipment and services is one of the most vital ways they can be of help. “The devastation Hurricane Milton and … Read more
On Thursday, longshoremen at the Port of Montreal began an indefinite overtime strike. The labor stoppage comes as contract talks with the Maritime Employers Association (MEA) continue, with scheduling being a major sticking point in negotiations. While all terminals at the port remain open, the lack of overtime work is expected to cause significant delays and backlogs, … Read more
As Hurricane Milton reached landfall last night in various parts of coastal Florida, safety is paramount for everyone, of course. That said, Logistics Management has provided an overview below of what is happening with various freight transportation carriers, providers and ports. The statements below are directly from company websites to keep you informed in a brief … Read more
Date/Time Thursday, November 7, 2024 2:00PM Moderator Brian Straight Editor in Chief, Supply Chain Management Review Panelists Arnie Kirby, IoT Business Development Manager, Lexmark Brant Nystrom, Laureate & Optra Edge Portfolio Manager, Lexmark Join us for an exploration into how AI-driven vision and IoT technologies are reshaping the landscape for transportation, warehousing, and logistics companies. … Read more
Earlier this week, Bellevue, Wash.-based Seagull Software, a provider of label management software for designing, printing, and automating the production of labels, barcodes, and RFID tags, announced that it has merged with Boca Raton, Fla.-based Mojix, a provider of item-level inventory management and traceability services. Seagull’s proprietary label management software, called BarTender, will now integrate … Read more
Global e-commerce giant Amazon recently announced it has officially entered the for-hire air cargo market, offering space on its large fleet of cargo jets to freight forwarders and businesses. This move expands Amazon’s air logistics operations beyond its parcel delivery service and positions it to challenge airfreight giants like FedEx and UPS. The e-commerce leader’s air logistics division, Amazon Air, was created in … Read more
A wide-ranging panel discussion at last week’s Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) EDGE Conference in Nashville focused on the “State of Transportation,” touching upon myriad topics that are front and center for shippers and service providers alike. One key topic was the ongoing freight recession, which has now persisted for more than two … Read more
The number of spot loads on DAT Freight & Analytics’ DAT One network, for the week of September 29-October 4, saw a jump, as supply chains readjusted in the wake of Hurricane Helene and dealt with the brief three-day East and Gulf Coast ports’ strike. DAT reported that total spot loads posted on the DAT … Read more
