Helen Atkinson, Managing EditorMore from Helen Atkinson, Managing EditorGlobal GatewaysStrike at U.S. Ports Brought Debate Over Automation Front and CenterThe brief strike by East and Gulf Coast dockworkers brought to the fore the ongoing controversy about automation at U.S. ports, and its ultimate impact on human workers.November 4, 2024All LogisticsU.K.’s Budget Prompts Call for a Logistics MinisterLogistics companies will see costs rise because of the increase in minimum wage and contributions employers will need to make to the country’s National Insurance program.October 31, 2024All TechnologyAutomation of Procurement Functions Could Make a Better WorldAdoption of artificial intelligence and other innovative technologies is still at a rudimentary stage for most companies, said speakers at DPW Amsterdam.October 10, 2024All TechnologyProcurement Teams ‘Need to Think Ten Times Bigger’ DPW Founder SaysDPW predicts that 2025 will see a concerted drive towards a digital revolution in procurement, signaling a shift from operational technologies to more strategic, relationship-driven solutions.October 9, 2024Last Mile DeliveryIs Christmas Coming Early? Retailers and Consumers Seem to Be Making it SoConsumer shipping habits may be echoing retailers’ more cautious inventory strategies.September 10, 2024Global LogisticsSourcing from the Americas Now the Focus of U.S. Importers, Survey SaysNearly half of respondents (47%) believe the primary benefit to having a more diversified supply chain is reducing the risk of disruption from various events such as natural disasters.September 5, 2024Ocean TransportationAre Container Freight Contract Derivatives Finally the Solution to Market Volatility?Index-linked contracts combined with derivatives could actually create a completely predictable freight rate environment. Perhaps.August 28, 2024LTL/Truckload ServicesStreamlining Multiple Legacy IT Into a Single Data EcosystemFreight brokerage and transportation management company TI & NTG needed to streamline multiple legacy systems for interacting with customers and carriers.August 22, 2024All TechnologyAttempting Digital Transformation? Try Embracing Team ResistanceA survey from Gartner found that effectively responding to team resistance and incorporating feedback increased the odds of transformation success by 62%.August 13, 2024All TechnologyTimely, Detailed Employee Feedback Can Alleviate Warehouse Labor Retention ProblemsTraditionally, it’s been tough to gather detailed, timely feedback on employees’ experiences, mood, suggestions and likelihood of quitting. Until now.August 8, 2024Previous PagePage 5 of 13Next Page
