Year: 2018

Looking Back: A Recap of Logistics in 2018

2018 is coming to the end, and we are taking the time to look back on the most relevant news and notable events that took place throughout the year. 2018 was a busy year and has shaped the logistics and supply chain industry in many ways.

How to Optimize Your Oil and Gas Supply Chain

The oil and gas supply chain is an irreplaceable part of people’s lives: they warm houses and offices, fuel cars and other vehicles and make the world go around. It is incredible how many processes depend on energy supplies. The logistics behind the oil and gas supply chain has many moving parts. Logistics providers help companies maintain the efficiency of their supply chains to help keep projects and shipments in order. The oil and gas industry can be complicated when it comes to logistics due to shipping items like bulky equipment, hazardous supplies, and strict delivery deadlines. Although it can be complicated, there are many ways to optimize an oil and gas supply chain.

How Blockchain Impacts the Logistics Industry

There are many new technologies affecting the logistics industry, and one of the most promising among new technology is blockchain. Blockchain successfully changes many different industries that have nothing to do with cryptocurrency. Technology like blockchain is believed to dramatically change the company’s supply chains and save billions of costs on operations.

Trending Transportation Updates: November 2018

There were many new and exciting developments throughout the transportation and shipping industry during this month. Check out some of the top stories that made headlines during November!

What is Green Logistics?

Today, brand image plays a noble role in a company’s presence. So, it is crucial for companies to move from the traditional corporate model to a sustainability-focused business model. As companies aim to be more customer-oriented, there is a need to respond to your audience’s wants and needs. Customers become more interested not only in your product, but in your company’s philosophy, values, and concerns. It is essential for companies to help the surrounding environment and put in an effort to help combat the world’s global issues in any way that they can. One of the industries main concerns is green logistics – a trend that became extremely widespread in recent time.

A Look Into the Holiday Shipping Season

The holiday season remains one of the busiest times for retailers, and each year, the volume of shipments continues to grow. E-commerce continues to make advancements for supply chain needs and service requirements, making it harder to compete with big companies like Amazon. This year, e-commerce sales are estimated to obtain 52 percent of total orders made during the season.

The Logistics Behind Black Friday

The holiday season is a tough time for retailers and the transportation industry, and the time between Black Friday and Cyber Monday can be the peak period of the rush. Large volumes of e-commerce purchases are putting more and more pressure on businesses and their logistics managers every year. Today we will look at how the crazy shopping day known as Black Friday came about to change the holiday shopping season forever.

How to Help Prevent Distracted Truck Drivers

Cell phones and different technology gadgets play a significant role in our daily lives. Almost all vital actions involve attention to a screen, and driving is no exception. According to a distracted driving survey, 88 percent of drivers are using their phones on the road. Along with high cell phone use, there are many other factors that are also distracting drivers from the road.