Supply Chain 24/7 features findings from Descartes’ latest global shipping report, including that a second month of high container import volumes has contributed to an increase in port transit delays at the majority of the top 10 U.S. ports.
Inbound Logistics speaks to Descartes’ Chris Jones on notable workforce shortages facing supply chain and logistics leaders, according to a recent Descartes study, and how knowledge workers and managerial positions are hardest to fill, given the increased emphasis on data analysis and artificial intelligence across many sectors.
Tune in! For Inbound Logistics’ latest Good Question feature, Descartes’ Anne van de Heetkamp shares his view on a track that captures the experience and work approach of supply chain professionals.
Descartes has acquired MyCarrierPortal, a leading provider of carrier onboarding and risk monitoring solutions for the trucking industry, to augment its offering to help freight brokers and shippers combat carrier fraud and #cargotheft, a serious and ongoing problem in the transportation industry.
Watch now! Logistics Viewpoints speaks to Descartes’ Mike Hane for insights into top findings from the company’s 8th Annual Global Transportation Management study, including what shippers and logistics service providers consider to be the most important market trends and regulatory challenges facing the industry today as well as key trends in TMS technology to help position them for success.
Global Trade Magazine examines the impact of labor shortages in the supply chain industry on logistics and transportation, citing findings from Descartes’ recent labor study on the struggle for many companies to find and find and retain labor.
Logistics Management shares insights from Descartes’ monthly global shipping report, including that August container import volumes dropped 3% from July’s 26-month high of 2,556,180 TEU, while heading up 12.9% annually and up 15.9% compared to the same period in 2019 before the pandemic.
Supply Chain Dive: Solar Coca-Cola Enhances Distribution Performance with Descartes Routing Solution
Supply Chain Dive highlights Solar Coca-Cola’s use of Descartes’ route execution and fleet performance management solution to optimize the last mile delivery performance of 1,400+ drivers across 44 distribution centers and 13 production facilities serving an area that represents 70% of Brazil.
SupplyChainBrain shares insights from Descartes’ Chris Jones on how the combined approach of automating labor-intensive tasks, in tandem with adapting people-management strategies to optimize hiring and retention, helps differentiate supply chain and logistics organizations from the competition.
Citing monthly U.S. container import volumes from Descartes’ latest report, Reuters considers potential disruptions to global supply chains stemming from elevated imports and the possibility of an October strike at East Coast ports.