Top 5 Supply Chain Issues You Need To Know About in 2024
From the rise of cyber-attacks to the impact of increased energy prices, here are five supply chain issues that will be top-of-mind for businesses in 2024!
Logistics
Key insights and market updates for logistics and trade.
Freight Market Update: October 15, 2023
Over the past two weeks, spot rates for shipping from Asia to North America have persistently decreased. Read on to learn more.
A Practical Guide to Service Level Planning
Service level planning optimizes inventory levels to ensure customer satisfaction and reduce carrying costs. Check out what service levels are and how to calculate them!
Top 3 Supply Chain Visibility Tools for More Transparency
Supply chain visibility tools identify logistics risks before they become problems. Check out this list of 3 top-notch SCV tools for more traceability!
Freight Market Update: September 30, 2023
In the air cargo market, rates from Asia to North Europe and North America have both increased since the end of August. Read on to learn more.
Freight Market Update: September 15, 2023
Asia to North America ocean freight rates were level in the past two weeks. Read on to learn more.
Freight Market Update: August 30, 2023
Ocean freight rates kept climbing moderately through late August on both the China to US west coast and east coast lanes. Read on to learn more.
Omnichannel Ecommerce & Fulfillment Strategies: How To Guide
Explore omnichannel ecommerce & omnichannel fulfillment strategies, as well as the ways to seamlessly integrate them for an optimal consumer experience.
3PL vs 4PL: What’s the Difference and Which One To Choose?
3PL and 4PL are logistics service providers that offer supply chain solutions. Check out the difference between 3PL and 4PL, and how to choose between them.
Your Guide To Effective Inventory Management in Supply Chain
Inventory management is the planning, tracking, and controlling of the materials flow. Check out these 6 methods for effective inventory management!
Freight Market Update: August 15, 2023
Ocean freight rates increased again on both the China to US west coast and east coast lanes since late July. Read on to learn more.
Hazardous Materials
Hazardous materials are classified into 9 classes, and pose risks to humans and the environment, requiring special documentation & handling in transit.
Delivery Order
A Delivery Order (DO) is a document that authorizes the release of cargo and provides instructions for pick-up and delivery.
Drop Shipping
Drop shipping is a fulfillment method where the retailer transfers the customer orders to a supplier who handles the shipping and delivery.
Embargo
Embargo limits or prohibits transportation and exchange of goods with a target location for political, security, or economic reasons.