E-commerce continues to grow rapidly, with sales reaching $453.5 billion in 2017, increasing 16 percent from last year according to the U.S. Census Bureau.1 As e-commerce continues to grow, retailers may be struggling to keep up with consumer demand in regards to speed, accuracy, and efficiency. As the industry shifts and brick-and-mortar stores are replaced with… Read More
An up-and-coming delivery avenue that has sparked an interest in not only the supply chain industry, but also the general public, is the use of drones in last-mile delivery. Even though this idea has become a popular concept, it is not currently deployed in the United States and is only in testing stages.1 The U.S…. Read More
Logistics experts are continually finding ways to utilize Internet of Things (IoT) to improve systems and networks, reduce costs, and identify new opportunities to generate more revenue. IoT is a system of interconnected computing devices that have unique identifiers to transfer data over a network, without the need for human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction.1 According to… Read More
In the third quarter of 2017, Prologis reported that consumer activity reached its highest level since 20141. As consumers continue to shop in 2018, shippers are considering new solutions within distribution to quickly reach their customers. Warehouses today have doubled in size compared to 2002; however, even with larger distribution centers (DCs), the distribution market… Read More
This past year, the supply chain industry evolved to accommodate numerous factors. Variables like new administration, advances in technologies, and changing consumer behavior are shifting how companies approach logistics, today and moving forward. NFI’s executive team shares their insight into the top trends of 2017. William Mahoney, Senior Vice President Dedicated Transportation We are excited… Read More
