Parcel & Express

A WORKER WEARING A HI-VIS VEST AND VIRTUAL REALITY GOGGLES POINTS AT A SPOT JUST ABOVE AN OPEN LAPTOP

THINK TANK

The Impact of Virtual Reality on Supply Chain Management

July 29, 2024

Antonios Printezis, SCB Contributor

VR holds immense potential to transform supply chain management, driving innovation and efficiency.

A wall of orange and red package lockers outside of a brick building

Quadient Package Lockers Now in Use at 250 U.S. Colleges

July 25, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

Quadient estimates that its automated smart lockers serve more than 1.5 million college students a year.

A MAP OF THE WORLD IS REPRESENTED WITH ALL THE LAND MASSES TIED UP IN BROWN PAPER, AS PARCELS

SCB FEATURE

U.S. E-Commerce Vendors to Embrace International Markets, Says DHL Survey

July 23, 2024

Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

A potential fly in the ointment is the looming possibility of increased tariffs on internationally sourced goods, which appears likely under a Republican government.

A semi-truck pulling a container next to a stack of other containers at the Port of Los Angeles

Trucking Industry Gets Boost as Peak Shipping Season Arrives a Month Early

July 18, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

With concerns over transit delays in the Red Sea and the looming threat of an East Coast and Gulf port longshoremen strike, retailers began restocking shelves in June.

TWO HANDS HOLD A BOX AT THE MOUTH OF AN OPEN LOCKER IN A BANK OF LOCKERS

SCB FEATURE

Are Delivery Lockers Finally Going to Proliferate in the U.S.?

July 10, 2024

Helen Atkinson, Managing Editor

The smart parcel locker market is experiencing rapid growth amid increasing demand for efficient and secure package delivery solutions.

SCB FEATURE

Rise in Cargo Thefts Likely to 'Get Worse Before It Gets Better'

July 3, 2024

Nick Bowman, Senior Editor

According to cargo security company Overhaul, there were 38% more cargo thefts in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same timeframe last year.

Aptean

Route Resilience: 5 Strategic Priorities for Logistics Excellence in the Next Year

June 27, 2024

Aptean

Our webinar will cover a comprehensive guide for logistics professionals grappling with the stressors of the industry, like the pressure to optimize operations amidst tightening budgets and sustainability concerns.

A J.B. Hunt truck seen from the back, driving down a road

Driver Safety Among Top Concerns for Trucking Fleet Managers in 2024

June 20, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

Nearly 60% of fleet managers said that their chief concern is related to drivers knowing how to safely and correctly operate their vehicles.

Reveel

Case study: Parcel Spend Transformation

June 13, 2024

Reveel

Embark on a journey of savings as we unpack parcel spend operations with Reveel. Discover the nuanced strategies that propel our customers to achieve substantial savings in shipping operations.

Governor Scraps Controversial NYC Congestion Tolling Plan

June 6, 2024

SupplyChainBrain

A lawsuit from the Trucking Association of New York filed on May 30 claimed the tolls were unfairly targeting delivery trucks with the highest rates.

Parcel & Express

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding express and small shipments and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before thanks, in part, to the boom in e-commerce. New technologies that provide information during express and small shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these cargo services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using express shipping solutions to power their supply chains.