Journal of Commerce: Calmer supply chains, soft demand boosting on-time package deliveries in US
UPS and FedEx are delivering more packages on time this holiday season, helped by no shortage of capacity in the modes that feed their networks,
UPS and FedEx are delivering more packages on time this holiday season, helped by no shortage of capacity in the modes that feed their networks,
Is supply chain management the toughest it has ever been? Or are tech tools so advanced they’re alleviating the uncertainty and guarding against disruptions? Industry
Data shows both carriers faced waning package volumes as pricing power shifted in their customers’ favor.
Although small trucking firms are folding, there is still a large supply of carriers and trucks keeping a lid on pricing amid soft demand.
From composure to the ability to handle objections, these skills may not be part of curriculums but they make for great supply chain managers.
The variances within the carriers’ price hikes indicate what services are seeing the most pressure from competitors, experts say.
A long-shot deal could revive Yellow and bring back some of its lost 30,000 jobs—the U.S. taxpayer has a decision to make.
Tom Nightingale, the 2023 Board Chair for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals recaps accomplishments from his term and what lies ahead.
The pricing environment has shifted in favor of shippers with demand cooling off, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
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